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The security alert in Dungiven has now ended. A PSNI Spokesperson has confirmed two pipe bomb type devices have been recovered and are being sent for examination. The alert began yesterday afternoon following the discovery of the devices. Superintendent Jeremy Lindsay said: “We are thankful for the cooperation and patience of the people of Dungiven […]

An investigation is continuing into a vegetable oil spill into the Lowerymore River. At approximately 3:30pm on Wednesday an articulated truck transporting vegetable oil for reprocessing left the road on the N15 as it left Barnesmore Gap. The vehicle landed on its side and slid into a roadside drain, shedding its load of vegetable oil, which

It’s been confirmed that funding has been secured until March for the Curriculum Sports Programme in Northern Ireland. The Department of Education which runs the programme in conjunction with Ulster GAA and the Irish Football Association has received an additional £10 million in funding. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan, has welcomed the announcement after a

People in the Finn Valley area are being reminded to renew their membership for the text alert scheme. The scheme is up for renewal and while it’s still in operation, residents need to reapply to remain on the database. Anthony Bogle is a Spokesperson for the Finn Valley Text Alert Scheme. He has been outlining

A motorist has been arrested for drug driving in Ballybofey.  Gardai stopped the vehicle in the town last night after it was noticed that the motorist was driving erratically. It’s understood that following a drug test, the motorist in question tested positive for cocaine. Court proceedings are to follow.  

There are calls on the council to look a redesigning a bridge in Kerrykeel to help try and avoid any future flooding events. The Bridge leading into Rabb’s Park is a four pipe bridge which, its claimed, has contributed to flooding of the local soccer pitch and homes. Councillor Adrian Glackin is suggesting a single

The Tellus Geological Survey has completed a five month in Donegal and Mayo, with the latest phase now complete. The survey plane began flying over parts of Donegal in April, and has now completed it’s flightsd for this year. Data from the survey is now being assessed, with results due early next year. The Tellus

  There were 24 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. 11 people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 13 were waiting on wards. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded this morning with 38 people waiting there. Nationally there were 425 people

An additional £9 million is to be spent on flood repairs and prevention works in Tyrone and Derry. The money will come from an extra £11 million which has been proposed for the Department of Infrastructure. West Tyrone MLA Declan Mc Aleer says the floods had particularly adverse impact on the west and north west,

The recently established North West Regional growth structures are set to get a boost this weekend when Taoiseach Leo Varadkar visits Derry tomorrow. Mr Varadkar will be told that the North West City Region of Derry and Letterkenny is the fourth biggest urban area on the island, and that’s being reflected in the ongoing contacts

A security alert in Dungiven is continuing this morning following the discovery of two suspicious objects. Derrychrier Road remains closed between Feeney Road and Foreglen Road as a result of the alert, which began yesterday afternoon.

  As Brexit negotiations continue, a Donegal Deputy has challenged the Tanaiste on her plans to minimise the impact of Brexit on Donegal. Deputy Charlie McConalogue questioned Tanaiste Frances Fitzgerald yesterday, in relation to Donegal and what measures the Irish Government is taking to minimise disruptions on the border region. Deputy McConalogue further challenged the

  The government has been urged to step in and support the restoration of Swan Park, Buncrana and Glenevin Waterfall in Clonmany. Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn called on the Government to provide funding support to aid in the restoration of both amenties after they were hit by flash flooding in August. Speaking in the Seanad,

The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation says its members are disappointed but not surprised by the outcome of this week’s mackerel Coastal States negotiations in London. It was announced yesterday that while Killybegs fishermen will receive 87% of the overall mackerel quota, it will result in a loss of €17 million to the sector. While there is

The security alert in the Queens Quay area of Derry has now ended. The alarm was raised earlier following the discovery of a suspicious small silver coloured suitcase outside a business premises in the area. Army Technical Officers carried out an examination of the bag and have declared it to be nothing untoward. All roads

Following the publishing of the Revenue Commissioner’s report on Customs requirements post-Brexit, Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty is calling on all Donegal TDs to embark on a campaign for Special Status for the North. The Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson says the report further alludes to calls for the North to remain an EU member state as

Letterkenny Traffic Corps have seized a quad that was travelling on a public road. Gardai found the driver of the quad was not in possession of a licence or insurance.  

Britain’s Brexit Secretary says both sides in the negotiations will move “heaven and earth” to protect the Good Friday Agreement. David Davis has admitted all of the issues surrounding the Agreement cannot be solved until the final deal with the EU is agreed. He’s been meeting with the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier today, who

The Donegal executive of the ICMSA will meet this evening to elect new officers for the coming year. Among matters up for discussion will be the Government’s decision to include farmland in the 6% Stamp Duty change set out in the Budget. The meeting will take place in the Clanree Hotel tonight at 8:30pm and

  Police are currently in attendance at a security alert in Queens Quay in Derry following the discovery of a suspicious bag in the area. Police are appealing to anyone who believes this bag may belong to them to contact officers in Strand Road on 101. Diversions are in place between Harbour Square roundabout and

There were 17 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. 12 people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 5 were waiting on wards. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded in the country today with 43 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 483

  The Central Statistics Office has published its latest report from Census 2016 which focuses on Irish Travellers, Ethnicity and Religion. The report shows a significant drop in the number of Irish Travellers in Donegal while the Catholic population in the county is also down since 2011. There were 588 Irish Travellers enumerated in the

Concern has been raised over alleged price hiking in accommodation in the Inishowen area ahead of the Irish Open next year. Ballyliffen Golf Club is to hold the prestigious event next July but there are reports from those seeking to attend the event that the price of some accommodation for that time has skyrocketed. Donegal

  Donegal County Council is being urged to seek more funding for the treatment of Japanese Knotweed. The invasive plant has been known to seriously affect other native plants with reports now suggesting the problem is worsening in West Donegal. People are also being reminded not to cut the plant themselves and report any sightings

  Police are treating the death of a woman following a car crash in County Fermanagh, as murder. It happened on Saturday night on Newbridge Road, around 14 miles south of Enniskillen. Natasha Carruthers, who was in her 20s, was killed – and another woman and a man, also in their twenties, were injured. Detectives

  Concern has been raised after Transport Infrastructure Ireland said that it has no current plans to address a serious flooding issue in Castlefinn. It follows calls on the TII to urgently construct a storm drain culvert on the N15 road at the centre of the village. Local Cllr. Patrick McGowan says this a primary

It’s been claimed that a Government announcement of a €61 million mackerel quota for Killybegs fishermen results in a €17 million loss to the sector. While the Donegal based sector will be allocated 87 per cent of the overall quota, it equates to a loss of 20% in their catch according to Donegal Deputy Pat

Questions are being asked over when the road into Fivefingers Stand in Inishowen will reopen. The road was badly damaged during Augusts floods and while pedestrians can still access the beach, the road remains closed to vehicles. There are concerns locally that it leaves elderly residents who wish to access the beach at a particular

    A deal has been reached which will allow a €61M mackerel quota boost for Donegal-based fishermen. Under an order issued earlier this year, the Killybegs-based mackerel fishing sector will be allocated 87 per cent of the overall quota agreed in London yesterday. This means the Donegal-based sector will catch almost €61M of the

Several senior Gardai and a senior HSE official may be recalled to give evidence to the Charleton tribunal following the discovery of two new documents relating to garda whistleblower Keith Harrison and contacts between gardaí and the HSE/Tusla. In the current module, the tribunal is looking at contacts between gardaí and the HSE/Tusla relating to

  Letterkenny Municipal District Councillors have agreed to write to the Acting Garda Commissioner calling for the return of a Garda station in Churchill. In an interim report into the re-opening of Garda stations,the assistant commissioner with responsibility for the Northern region advised Churchill should be considered for reopening. However, the premises has been sold off

  A Donegal Deputy says the decision to reduce the pupil teacher ratio is a step forward in tackling overcrowding in primary school classrooms. The level of investment means that the pupil teacher ratio is set to reach the lowest ever level recorded of 26:1. The move was announced as part of Budget 2018. Leas-Cheann