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Penalty points could be replaced by a safety training course for some speeding drivers. Motorists caught driving marginally over the speed limit for the first time, may be forced to take an educational course instead of getting penalty points. Under the new proposals drivers would have to pay for their instruction programme which involves learning […]

There is condemnation in Derry today following an attack on a home in the Waterside area of the city. Last night at approximately 11:30pm shots were fired at a house in the Rossdowney Drive area. It is reported that the property was occupied at the time with a toddler sleeping in an upstairs room. Police

The HSE has announced a review of autism supports and services throughout Ireland. Minister Joe McHugh is urging people in Donegal with autism spectrum disorder, parents and clinicians to make submissions to the review. He says this will allow those in the county with ASD access to the necessary supports to enable them to reach

Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault of a female which occurred at Speers Lane, Letterkenny. The alleged assault occurred in the early hours of this (Sunday morning. The scene was cordoned off as part of an investigation which Gardai say is ongoing. There are no further details available at present.

The Arranmore RNLI Lifeboat have rescued a large fishing boat 10 miles off Glen Head in a 14 and a half hour rescue operation. Arranmore RNLI were tasked to the scene yesterday morning at 3:30am when the 24-metre boat got into difficulty with engine failure. The 245 tonne vessel left Killybegs on Friday morning with

Alan Boyd who was missing in Derry has been found safe and well. Police in Derry yesterday appealed for the public’s help in locating Alan when they became concerned with his whereabouts. The PSNI have thanked the public for their help.  

Heritage Week begins in Donegal today with over 120 events planned throughout the county. Coordinated by The Heritage Council and Local Authority Heritage Officers, Donegal is again this year, the county with the most events per head of population in the whole of Ireland. The theme this year is ‘It’s in Your Nature’ and events

People in Donegal are being reminded not to cut Japanese Knotweed and to report any sightings to the Council. The invasive plant has been known to seriously effect other native plants and has long been flagged as a significant problem in the county. Cllr. Martin Harley says last year in Donegal alone, the cost of

A body has been recovered in the search for a missing man in the Milford area. The alarm was raised earlier this morning when it was noted that the man, originally from Dublin but with family ties in the area, had not returned to his car. The vehicle was spotted yesterday near Bunlin Bridge between

  A security alert in Hillhead Castlefinn has ended with a small amount of ammunition being safely disposed of. The area had been sealed off by Gardai yesterday after Council men made the discovery when excavating a manhole. Army technical experts were then called to the scene last night to examine the items and make

There were 15 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. 13 were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 2 were waiting on wards. Both Tallaght Hospital and Limerick University Hospital are joint highest this morning with 38 people waiting in each facility. Nationally there

  It’s emerged that a man missing in Milford is from Dublin with family ties in the area. The mans car had been spotted yesterday near Bunlin Bridge between Milford and Carrigart. The alarm was raised when it was noted that the car was still there this morning. Editor of the Tir Conaill Tribune, John

  A major search operation for a missing man is underway in the Milford area. Gadai have confirmed to Highland Radio News that a search involving the Rescue 118 helicopter and local Gardai got underway earlier this morning. More details to follow.

  The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association is calling for a potential €5m under-spend in the Sheep Welfare Scheme to be targeted at the hill sheep sector. Donegal Spokesperson Henry O’Donnell says they flagged this when the scheme was first being discussed, and will now be asking the minister for a firm commitment…………

The Government chief whip is calling for more Irish-British ties ahead of Brexit. Joe Mc Hugh says people feel they don’t have a voice on Brexit in the absence of the Stormont Assembly and political institutions. Stressing the need to protect the peace process, Mr Mc Hugh described the UK position papers published this week

People are being urged to make submissions on the County Development Plan before the deadline in two weeks time. The plan sets out a land use policy framework which the council says will guide how Donegal develop into the future. When adopted, the plan will be key factor in making decisions on planning applications. Hoewever,

A Donegal Deputy says the latest allocations of childcare funding to Donegal falls far short of what is required. Almost 30 thousand euro in funding was announced yesterday by the Government to share between seven childcare facilities in the county. However Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says this equates to just 2.4% of the overall

A Donegal woman has revealed how she was caught up in today’s terror attack in Barcelona.  Amy McColgan from Letterkenny has been living in Barcelona for some time and works close to where today’s events unfolded. A van was driven into a crowd on Las Ramblas – an area popular with tourists. Spanish government officials

A quantity of arms and ammunition has been found in Castlefinn. It’s understood that Council men were working on a house in the Hillhead area of the town earlier today and made the discovery while excavating a manhole. Gardai have currently sealed off the area and are awaiting army technical experts to arrive on scene.

Detectives in Derry have arrested two men today in the Claudy and Shantallow areas in connection with a pipe bomb attack in the Earhart Park area of the city in January this year. The men, aged 22 and 29, have been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.

  Almost €30,000  has been announced in funding to childcare facilities in Donegal. The Strand C funding stream is to benefit seven organisations in the county and comes after more than €70,000 was allocated to groups in the county earlier this month. In a statement Minister Joe McHugh said the funding will help improve the

  Gardai in Milford are continuing their investigation into a weekend burglary which occurred at McAteers shop in Fanad. The burglary took place between 7.30pm and 8pm on Sunday evening last. It’s understood that two criminals gained entry to the premises through the front door and a number of items were stolen including a sum

There are concerns Irish children aren’t having their first dental check up early enough in their development. International guidelines suggest children should have their first dental exam by their first birthday. But here, many are having to wait until they’re 12 to have their first check-up. Dr Gerard Roarty is a dentist in Donegal. He

Plans are being drawn up to make improvements to Castle Park in Castlederg following last month’s Dergfest music festival. Cllr Derek Hussey was one of a number of local Derg Councillors who met recently with Council Officials and festival organisers at the park to consider improvements that could be undertaken. He says upgrading the infrastructure

There were 22 patients awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, according to the INMO, 13 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s down from yesterday’s figure of 30. Nationally, there were 393 patients awaiting admission around the country, Universit Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded with 43.

A man arrested in Derry in connection with a paramilitary style shooting in Lisfannon Park on Tuesday of last week has been released unconditionally. The 48 year old was detained on Tuesday in connection with the attack a week previously in which a man was shot in the legs and abdomen. He’s the second man