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Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a crash in Burnfoot. It is understood the road traffic collision ocurred at the Slab road, Buncrana Road junction this morning. Gardai have confirmed that no diversions are in place and the road remains open to traffic.

Four Donegal Garda stations have been highlighted in an interim report into the re-opening of Garda stations. The report on the proposal to reopen 6 stations throughout the country has listed Culdaff, Dunkineely, Malin and Cloghan Garda Stations as properties previously utilised as garda stations potentially available to be re-opened. The assistant commissioner with responsibility

It has been announced that a new school premises has been approved for Gaelscoil Cois Feabhail Moville. The funding has been approved for the school which is currently housed at Moville GAA to relocate to the site at the old Boys’ School in the town. The move will include a complete refurbishment of the new

Donegal County Childcare is delighted to announce a second roll-out of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion training for early childhood educators throughout the county that will see training being conducted trí mhean na Ghaeilge as well as English. The highly popular 15-hour programme aims to help those working with young children explore a wide variety of

Concerns have been raised over the condition of the main Ranafast road. Cathoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District Councillor Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig yesterday met with Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh to highlight concerns and the need for immediate action. Councillor MacGiolla Easbuig says the condition of the road poses huge health and safety

The main Letterkenny to Ballybofey road has reopened following a road traffic collision. Emergency services attended the scene of the two vehicle collision this afternoon near Lurgybrack National School. Gardai have confirmed the road has been cleared and is reopen to traffic in both directions.

Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a road traffic collision on the main Letterkenny to Ballybofey road. It is believed that the collision occurred near Lurgybrack National School earlier this afternoon. The road remains open however, traffic delays are expected.

A burst on the main water line in Quigley’s Point has been repaired. Residents in Quigley’s Point and surrounding areas were affected earlier today.

An Emergency Department Consultant at Letterkenny University Hospital says carbon monoxide poisining is a major problem, and often people don’t realise they are affected by it. Dr Sinead O’Gorman says that’s why it’s important that people consider installing carbon monoxide alarms. She was speaking to Greg Hughes during a special Ten to One Show broadcast

Garda Keith Harrison has told the Disclosures Tribunal he felt Tusla was manipulated by gardai for malicious reasons against him. However a social worker has contradicted Garda Harrison, saying a follow-up visit to the family home was appropriate and not based on scurrilous accusations. Garda Harrison was also asked why he did not send a

  Two former members of the Official IRA could face prosecution for their alleged role in the events of Bloody Sunday. The public prosecution service in the North is already examining files against 18 ex-British soldiers. Now the PSNI has sent a file on a former IRA member, and is preparing a file on another.

30 jobs have been announced for Falcarragh as work commences on a new community centre for Coiste Forbartha An Fal Carrach. In August up to €466,000 was sanctioned by Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh for the new centre as part of the 20 year strategy for the Irish language. Minister McHugh has welcomed progress

  Business owners in Donegal are being warned to back up their CCTV footage remotely. It’s after the fifth break in the county in a matter of weeks with SuperValu Dungloe the latest target on Wednesday night. In each break in, the criminals removed the CCTV from the premises along with the hard drive. Donegal

There were 16 patients awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital today. 4 people were on trolleys in the hospitals Emergency Department with a further 12 waiting on wards or in overflow areas. Nationally, 389 people were waiting on a bed today with University Hospital Galway the most overcrowded.

There were 17 people registered as homeless in Donegal at the end of August, one less than the previous month. Across the North West region, there were 42 people registered as homeless, eight down on the August figure. Official figures released today show nationally, there were 5,222 people registered as homeless, 3,527 of them in

  There’s been a major burst on the main water line in Quigleys Point. Water is being directed from other sources to surrounding areas but it’s understood that the centre of the village will without water until late afternoon. Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District Cllr. Jack Murray says it’s a huge inconvenience to residents

A senior Mental Health Promotion Officer in Donegal says there is a slight increase in incidents of suicide in Donegal, particularly among men. It comes as Pieta House officially launches its Letterkenny base, with commitments of more staff and outreach services in the coming months. A report this week from the National Office for Suicide

  Whistleblower Garda Keith Harrison is resuming giving evidence at the Disclosures Tribunal this morning. Yesterday he denied threatening to burn and bury his partner Marisa Simms, after repeated accusations by text that he did. A statement made by Ms Simms to Gardai also contained these threats. However Ms Simms told the Tribunal the threats

Gardai in Donegal are advising owners and managers of rural businesses to review their security arranagements and surveillance equipment in a bid to ‘target harden’ their premises and increase the ability to withstand a robust criminal attack. The warning comes after retail businesses in Laghey, Letterkenny and Killygordon were broken into over the last number

The Cardiology Rehab Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital is due to reopen on Monday. The service has been suspended since May due to a breakdown of crucial Telemetry monitoring equipment. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says due to the suspension of services the situation with the Cardiology Rehab Unit has greatly worsened due to

A motion calling for the full delivery of services and supports to assist those affected by the Inishowen floods has been passed in the Dail. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue who put forward the motion, hopes the Government now addresses the outstanding gaps in funding support schemes for sporting organisations and public amenities, particularly Swan Park

The mother of a twelve year old boy killed in the Omagh bombing is set to make her first emotional visit back to the North. Donna Maria Barker’s son James was one of 29 people killed in the Real IRA blast in 1998. She vowed never to return after the bombing and moved to England.

Talks are underway between the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Cockhill Celtic and a number of other flood hit sporting organisations in Inishowen. It’s understood that while no funding has been announced by Government, estimated costs have been submitted to the Department with an assessment currently taking place. Recommendations will be then be made

  Gardai in Dungloe are appealing for information following last nights break in at the SuperValu shopping centre. Thieves gained access to the premises via the roof and made off with a substantial amount of goods. The CCTV system at the store was also removed during the operation. Crime Prevention Officer Sgt Paul Wallace says

Two men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of an off duty police officer in Derry. A 43 year old and a 59 year old were arrested by detectives from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch after a viable under vehicle improvised explosive device was was discovered at the home of a police

Garda Keith Harrison says he regrets not telling his superiors about his relationship with Marissa Simms when he was transferred to Buncrana in Donegal. Ms Simms’ brother was convicted of killing a garda attached to Buncrana Garda Station shortly after the transfer. The Disclosures Tribunal is examining claims by Garda Harrison that he was the

Paul Hannigan has been reappointed as President of Letterkenny Institute of Technology. Paul Hannigan has been President of LYIT since January 1998, and he will continue as President for another five-year term. Paul previously worked in Dundalk Institute of Technology from 1987. In 1992 he became Head of Department of Business Studies until his appointment

Farmers in Donegal are being warned that the early winter and increased cost of keeping animals for a prolonged winter will have adverse effects on farm incomes in the region. The issue was discussed at an urgent weather meeting hosted by Donegal IFA in Donegal Town this week. The meeting was attended by more than

  People in Donegal are being warned about the latest phone scam that’s doing the rounds. A premuim number beginning with 006 rings once in the hope that those being targetted will call back. It’s understood that if you do fall victim to the scam and make the call, the automated answering machine will drain

There were 23 people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital today. 10 patients were on trolleys in its Emergency Department with a further 10 waiting on wards or in overflow areas. Nationally, 417 people were awaiting admission at hospitals across the country today with University Hospital Limerick the most overcrowded.

Irish Rural Link has broadly welcomed the first draft of the new National Planning Framework Ireland 2040, but has expressed some reservations about how regions are divided. The plan proposes Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies to ensure that regional parity can be achieved. However, Irish Rural Link says the three regions being suggested are too

  Gardai are investigating an overnight break in at the Super Valu shopping centre in Dungloe. A van belonging to the company was also stolen but it has been located on the outskirts of the town. Access was gained through the roof of the premises while CCTV was also removed. Gardai say that the break

  The Disclosures Tribunal has heard no mention was made by gardai of possible criminal charges in an 8 hour interview with Marissa Simms. Ms Simms has been giving evidence this morning about her relationship with Garda Keith Harrison, who has claimed he was the target of a smear campaign by senior gardai. In October

  The HSE has confirmed that a business case for capital funding to redevelop the former Cleary Centre building in Donegal Town has been formally finalized. The proposals, if approved, would see existing adult day services currently located in the Victor Complex and St Agnes Day Centre housed in a newly built facility on the

50% of retailers in Donegal believe that Brexit will lead to an increase in cigarette smuggling. A cross-border survey conducted by RAS, Retailers Against Smuggling, revealed that one in three retailers in Ireland are concerned about the rise in criminality and illicit trade following the decision of the UK to leave the European Union last

People in the West and North West are being urged to prepare for stormy conditions today. Winds could reach up to 100 kilometres per hour along the atlantic from this afternoon. A yellow warning’s in place for Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Clare and Kerry. Met Éireann says the conditions are expected to last until Friday afternoon.

The Carn Flood Aid Centre will be closing its doors this Saturday. The centre, which opened five weeks ago, has been offering furniture, household goods and clothing to those who have been devastated by August’s floods. Items which are not taken are to be donated to the Red Cross flood relief fund. Local Cllr. Albert