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  There’s been a drop in the number of British tourists coming to Ireland. Half year figures from Tourism Ireland show overall the number of overseas visitors is up more than 4 per cent. However currency fluctuations with sterling have partly contributed to a 6.2 per cent fall in visitors from the UK. Overall Tourism […]

Serious concern has been raised over a decline in the number of fish being caught in the Crana River in Inishowen. The Inish Times is reporting today that work is currently underway on the river to improve its Salmon spawning grounds in a bid to rectify the issue. The situation has been described as one

  Doctors say drastic action’s needed to tackle Ireland’s out of control waiting lists. It comes as almost half a million people are waiting for their first appointment with a consultant. Figures released yesterday show almost 700 thousand people are currently waiting on treatment in a public hospital with over 16.5 thousand people awaiting treatment

Detectives are investigating a paramilitary style shooting in Derry last night. A 33 year old man sustained four gunshot wounds in the Lisfannon Park area at around 9.35pm. In a statement Detective Sergeant Phelan said: “The victim was taken to hospital with wounds to his legs and abdomen. His injuries though serious, are not believed

  Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has issued an update regarding his health after taking ill at the weekend. The Killybegs TD was admitted to Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday morning last. Taking to social media last night, Deputy Pringle said: Not dying anyway folks! All going well here, have the phone for 20 minutes. Can’t

The Joint Policing Committee has called on West Donegal political representatives to address the absence of a patrol car at Bunbeg Garda Station. Yesterday GRA Representative for Donegal, Brendan O’Connor revealed that there has been no Garda car at the station since January. Lawerence McManus, member of the Joint Policing Committee says it’s disgrace that

It’s reported that the future of the Letterkenny Food Bank is secure. There were concerns that the food bank was in jepordy following two break-ins last month. New CCTV cameras which were installed at the premises were stolen in the latest burglary. Chair of the Letterkenny Food Bank, Christy Galligan says the service will reopen

  A 23 year-old man is due to appear before Derry Magistrates Court this morning charged with burglary, interference with vehicles and possession of a class C controlled drug. The man was arrested yesterday in connection with a number of burglaries across Derry. The burglaries took place in the Skeoge Road, Gleneagles and Fern Park

The road between Madams Bank roundabout and the Caw roundabout in Derry is closed in both directions due to an ongoing incident. Police are advising that diversions are in place.

The discovery of a viable device in Strabane is being treated as attempted murder. The device was thrown through the bedroom window of a house in the Melmount Villas area of the town on Sunday evening, however Police weren’t notified until last night. The occupant of the house, a 65 year-old woman was sleeping at

Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Joe McHugh has described those behind 120 events across Donegal to mark Heritage Week as ‘Community Champions’. The Government Chief Whip launched events today at the County Museum in Letterkenny, with the week running from August 19th. National Heritage Week locally is an

According to latest figures, almost 16,000 people are awaiting treatment at Letterkenny University Hospital 56 people have been waiting over 18 months for Inpatient and Daycase treatment while almost 1,400 people are awaiting outpatient treatment for at least 18 months. According to the National Treatment Purchase Fund over a thousand people are awaiting Outpatient care

Police in Derry are appealing for information following a number of reports of burglaries in the Skeoge Road, Gleneagles and Fern Park areas of the city yesterday. Sometime between 4pm and 9pm yesterday, entry was gained to a house in the Skeoge Road area, through an unlocked door, and a tablet device taken. At around

  There were 20 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital according to the latest trolley watch report. Nine people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further eleven were on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded with 42 people waiting there. Nationally there were 329 people waiting at

A number of options are to be explored in designing and planning a replacement Logue’s bridge Glenfin Road in Ballybofey. The current bridge has both weight restriction and height restriction barriers which prevent heavy duty vehicles from using it and is subsequently causing major traffic congestion in the area. A new bridge route and design

  Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a suspicious device being thrown through the window of a property at Melmount Villas in Strabane. At approximately 8:50pm last night it was reported to police that a device had been thrown through the window of a property. The device was recovered by an occupant

Concern has been raised after an elderly woman in Castlefinn had eggs thrown at her house and car over the weekend. It’s understood that the incident has left the woman feeling fearful in her own home. Local Cllr Gary Doherty says while he hopes that there was no malice behind the attack, he is appealing

  Over 3000 potential suicides have been prevented by Foyle Search and Rescue over the past 24 years. Figures released by the rescue service also reveal that over 300 people have been recovered from the water with over 100 bodies also recovered. Foyle Search and Rescue say almost 30 people lost their lives to the

  There’s an on-going security alert in Strabane. Police are currently dealing with a suspect device on the walk way which runs between Ballycolman Avenue, along the back of the health centre towards Knockavoe Crescent. They are urging everyone to stay away from this area until advised other wise. No evacuations have taken place as

    Government Chief Whip, Minister Joe McHugh has called on the European Union to provide enhanced funding following Brexit. Minister McHugh has made this call in a bid to protect the positive tourism prospects in Donegal and gains made since the Northern Ireland Peace Process came into affect. He has called on the European

  A new beach wheelchair for Carrickfinn beach is to be launched tomorrow by Donegal County Council. The launch of the new beach wheelchair is part of the Council’s initiative to improve beach access and for use by people who use wheelchairs or those with mobility impairments. Councillor Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says this

The Chairperson of Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital Action Group has called for immediate Government intervention. Last week Minister Jim Daly confirmed that a reply given to Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher in response to a Dail question was incorrect. In his Ministerial response Minister Daly said the proposed nursing unit in Letterkenny would replace

77 percent of exporters say that ongoing uncertainty over Brexit is making it difficult to plan for the future. That’s despite the latest cross-border business monitor showing 56 percent of firms reporting stability in the ALL-ISLAND economy and 33 percent of firms reporting growth. Kerry Curran, the policy and research manager for InterTrade Ireland says

Police in Derry are appealing for information after money saved to cover funeral costs was stolen from a house in the Kinnego Park area of the city yesterday. It is believed that entry was gained to the property sometime between 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon and 7 o’clock last evening. A sum of cash and items

A woman in her 40s has been taken to hospital following a hit and run in Portsalon. Gardai in Milford have launched an investigation after the 42 year-old woman was struck by a vehicle at approximately 3am this morning. The woman was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with suspected head injuries, her condition is unknown.

The new Bisphop of Raphoe has officially been consecrated. The Episcopal Ordination took place today in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. In his homily, Archbishop Eamon Martin encouraged Bishop McGukian to always be attentive to the voice of the Lord during this life-changing moment. Following his ordination, Bishop of Raphoe, Bishop Alan McGukian says he has

Tonban Beach at Ballyherinan Bay is the lastest beach in Donegal to be inhabited by a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish. The discovery of two Lion’s Mane Jellyfish was made yesterday and follows the report of one at Pollen Beach, the Castle’s End, Inishowen. The Mulroy Coastguard has previously warned people to be cautious of the jellyfish

Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle is currently in hospital after taking ill. It is understood that yesterday morning Deputy Pringle took ill at his home and was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital.

Minister Richard Bruton has approved a number of new rooms for Scoil Mhuire National School in Dristeran, Gleneely. The new build will include a new classroom, user assisted toilets and a Special Education Teacher support. Approval of the extension has been welcomed by local Councillor Bernard McGuinness. He welcomes Minister Bruton’s announcement and says this

Four crew members have been rescued from the River Foyle. Foyle Search and Rescue were alerted last night at approximately 11:45pm to a report that a vessel was in difficulties. Duty Boat crew responded to the report that due to tidal conditions the vessel was unable to proceed. The Foyle Search & Rescue Emergency Response

Gardai have reiterated their call to motorists this Bank Holiday to never drink and drive. The warning comes as Gardai in Buncrana detected a car travelling at 168kmph in an 80kmph zone. The driver of the vehicle was subsequently stopped and failed a roadside breath test. The motorist was then arrested and taken to the