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Over 58,000 pupils are getting their Leaving Cert results across the country this morning,2,285 of them in Donegal. A new grading system’s been applied to all subjects this year – reducing to eight the number of grades available at each level. More students took higher level papers across almost all subjects this year, and fewer students […]

Searches in Learmount Forest Park in Claudy, Co Derry have concluded. Detectives from the Serious Crime Branch began searches this afternoon as part of ongoing investigations into dissident republican activity. Police sources saying nothing of interest was found.

Inland Fisheries Ireland have renewed their appeal to anglers in Donegal for help in identifying and reporting pink salmon catches. The non-native Pink Salmon has been sighted in recent times in the Crana and Drowes river in Donegal. Inland Fisheries Ireland say the sightings of the species are of concern. Dr Patrick Gargan, Senior Research

There were 32 people waiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. According to the latest figures from the INMO, 19 patients were on trolleys with a further 13 on wards. University Hospital Limerick is the most overcrowded hospital today with 35 people waiting.

There’s been a cautious welcome to proposals by Britain for a 2 year customs union post-Brexit. Brexit Secretary David Davis has suggested a temporary customs arrangement, which would see borderless travel between the UK and the EU and crucially Ireland. The British Irish Chamber of Commerce says the avoidance of a cliff-edge scenario is welcome,

The Deputy Mayor of Derry is calling on the community to work towards ensuring there is no trouble at a bonfire in the Lecky Road area tonight. Police came under attack in the area last night after they responded to an incident in which bottles were thrown at people on the walls. When police arrived,

A West Tyrone MLA says recent investment announcements in Strabane could pave the way for more national and international companies to come in to the area. It’s been confirmed this week that Mc Donalds will be looking for 120 staff for its new premises which goes to construction next month. It had initially been expected

The Department of Justice and Equality has confirmed that there will be no on-site car parking facilities at the new courthouse in Letterkenny. The Department says that it is the Courts Service’s responsibility to provide parking, and as is the case at the existing courthouse, there will be no public parking at the new courthouse.

The search for a Canadian diver in his 60’s who’d been missing off the northwest coast since Saturday afternoon has been stood down after a body was found shortly after 7 o’clock last night. The body of the diver was discovered following a search for a Canadian national who was among a group who were

Police came under attack in Derry last night as they dealt with what’s been described as “localised disorder” in the city. Superintendent Gordon McCalmont said the disorder occurred in the vicinity of the bonfire site at the banking in the Lecky Road area. Superintendent McCalmont said people gathered at the bonfire attacked members of the

Gardai in Donegal seized a total of 8 cars over the weekend. The cars were seized during an operation as part of Road Policing at the Clonmany Festival. The vehicles were seized for road traffic offences including no insurance, NCT or tax.

Two men have been arrested in the Omagh area in connection with suspected terrorism offences. The 46 and 23 year old men were arrested this morning on suspicion of offences under the Public Processions Act & Section 13 of the Terrorism Act. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into an unnotified parade in

The Fire Service in Donegal is urging people not to leave phone and tablet chargers plugged in over night, and to ensure everything is plugged out while on holiday. It follows a fire in an unoccupied apartment in Letterkenny on Friday morning, which is believed to have been linked to a charger which had been

Gardai are appealing for witnesses after extensive damage was caused to a local patrol car in Milford on Saturday night last. It is believed that at approximately 9pm a 5 Series Silver BMW with a Northern registration collided with the patrol car at Maherdrummond, Milford, also known as Mc Adoos Corner. Gardai in Milford were

A Donegal Councillor is hitting out at Irish Water, saying a delay in identifying a problem which has affected supplies between Ramelton and Letterkenny since Saturday is intolerable. Irish Water say repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Letterkenny, Ramelton Road, Killycreen, Prablin, Glenleary, Arddrumman, Carrowcashel, Cairn Hill, Killydonnell, Carrygault, Shellfield

The Ulster Farmers’ Union says the latest rural crime statistics underline the need for tougher action when criminals are brought before the courts. Rural crime is down around 15% according to latest figures, but it still costs in excess of £3 million each year in Northern Ireland. UFU President Barclay Bell says the situation is

The British government will reveal more about its plans for leaving the EU this week. It’s publishing papers about Brexit following criticism from opponents about a lack of detail. One of the issues covered in the first batch of files released will be the nature of the border with . Ministers are apparently considering what’s

The 32 year old man arrested in relation to a paramilitary style shooting in the Lisfannon Park area of Derry last Tuesday and a previous attack in March of this year has been released unconditionally. People arrested under The Terrorism Act must either be charged or released unconditionally – bail is not permitted under this

Foyle Search and Rescue has made an appeal to the public after a Lifebelt was thrown into the River Foyle. The rescue charity is calling on anyone who may observe any lifesaving devices being tampered with to contact Police immediately. They say extensive plans regarding relocation and additional new Lifebelts being placed along the River

A local Councillor in Derry is calling on the public’s assistance to help identify persons responsible for illegal dumping in the Rosemount area. Councillor Mickey Cooper was speaking after taking part in a community clean up with residents in Lower Nassau Street and Grafton Street. It is believed that some litter has originated from street

A body has recovered in the search for a man on Sliabh Sneacht. The alarm had been raised when the man, an experienced walker did not return to his car which was parked near Lough Barra. He was from England, but was a regular visitor to West Donegal. It is reported that the man, had

Travel bible Lonely Planet has named the Wild Atlantic Way as one of the ‘world’s ultimate road trips’. This is the latest in a number of accolades afforded to Co Donegal. In welcoming the news, Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland said this is; “wonderful news and will surely help to inspire travellers everywhere to

Irish Water are currently working to repair burst water mains in Fahan and Ramelton. They have advised that Fahan, Burnfoot, Inch, Ramelton and surrounding areas may experience supply disruptions. Work on the burst water main in Fahan hoped to be completed by 6 o’clock this evening.

Police investigating the shooting of a 33 year-old man in Derry on Tuesday night last have arrested a man. The 33 year-old was set upon by four masked men in the Lisfannon Park area of the city and shot four times, sustaining injuries to his legs and abdomen. A 32 year-old man from the Lettershandoney

A body has been recovered from the River Foyle. Police and Foyle Search and Rescue have been conducting searches of the river after a man was seen entering the water on Tuesday evening last. A post-mortem is due to be carried out.

Searches are continuing off Fanad Head today for a diver who went missing yesterday afternoon. The alarm was raised shortly before 4pm when Malin Head Coastgurad received a report that a diver had not returned to surface after a deep dive. It is understood that the group of divers were 65m below the surface at

A major search operation has been launched for a man last seen on Thursday in the Slieve Snacht area. The alarm was raised when the man, an experienced walker did not return to his car which was parked near Lough Barra. It is reported that the man, believed to be from England had spoken with