Author name: oisinkelly

A protest against so called punishment attacks will take place this evening at 5pm at the Peace Park in Derry’s Foyle Street. The organisers Over the last number of weeks there as been a huge increase in such attacks, culminating in the disgusting shooting of a young man in the legs and stomach on Tuesday […]

The Cathoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District is warning that the future of the Foyle Ferry service relies heavily on co-operation from all local representatives both sides of the border. It’s understood that this year, Donegal County Council provided subvention for the ferry without any funding contributed by the Causeway Coast and Glens Council. Cllr.

An oyster exhibition has been officailly launched at the Doagh Famine Museum as part of the ‘Taste the Atlantic- a Seafood Journey’ trail. The industry in Donegal is now valued at over €11 million, currently employing 317 people and producing 2,475 tonnes of Irish rock and native oysters each year. The exhibition has been developed

The search has begun to find Ireland’s National Enterprising Town 2017. Letterkenny and Donegal Town are both competing in the Bank of Ireland National Enterprising Town Competition, with a total prize fund of €110,000 The judging panel will visit each of the local organising committees from late August through to mid-October with the winners announced

  Irish Water are to fund a new water main near Ballindrait. The proposed works will see 1.6km of piping replaced on the Regional Road R264 between Ballindrait village and the Murlog Junction with the N14. The works are scheduled to be completed by mid-October, and will be followed by road re-surfacing. Local Cllr Gary

The Chair of the Glenties Municipal District is urging people to take more care while parking in the vicinity of beaches and piers. Speaking today on the Ten to One Show, Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig said a Coastguard launch at Bunbeg was delayed by 20 minutes on Saturday afternoon because access was blocked…………..

Relatives of the Omagh bomb victims are to sue Northern Ireland’s police chief for investigative failings they believe let the killers escape justice. The Real IRA outrage claimed the lives of 29 people on 15 August 1998. Families say they “need answers” – and claim the attack could have been prevented.

A Strabane man who appeared in court over alleged links to a gangland shooting has died. Kevin Murray had been diagnosed with terminal motor neurone disease. He’d been accused of involvement in the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in Dublin in February 2016. The 46 year old was released from custody earlier this

The family of a County Derry born teacher who was found dead in China say they’re struggling to come to terms with the loss. Craig Church, who was in his 20’s and from Portstewart, was found dead on Tuesday after an apparent accidental fall. The Kevin Bell Repatriation trust are working with Chinese authorities to try and

One in five agriculture related jobs in Donegal could go after a hard Brexit, and livestock farmers could see their income drop by nearly 10%, if barriers are erected to trade with the UK. That’s according to IBEC’s latest economic outlook, which forecasts losses of €415m in total to 140,000 farmers in Ireland, or €3,000

Gardai are trying to trace the movements of a Dublin registered Hyundai Coupe, following a burglary at the Ballyliffin Townhouse last night. Two men in their late twenties / early thirties and not believed to be Irish nationals escaped towards the border with a sum of cash. Gardai are trying to trace the movements of

Inland Fisheries Ireland is inviting applications from Donegal and nationwide for funding for projects across a number of areas. A total of 2 million euro is being made available nationally. Applications are invited from groups, associations, clubs, local authorities or other appropriate bodies looking to improve Ireland’s fisheries resource. Dr Ciaran Byrne is CEO of

Police in Derry are investigating an incident of criminal damage to a taxi after a man jumped on the vehicle in the Northland Road area of the city on Saturday last. The taxi, a silver coloured Citroen Xsara, was travelling along the Northland Road at around half past 11 on Saturday night last when it

More volunteers are being sought to ensure no townland or estate is left uncovered as the Text Alert Scheme progresses in Ballybofey and Stranorlar. A public meeting will take place this evening at the Finn Valley Centre at 8pm. Local Councillor Patrick McGowan says in order for the scheme to be rolled out fully, more

The latest Trolley and Ward Watch Figures show that at Letterkenny University Hospital, there were 237 patients waiting on a bed last month, up 90 from July 2016. Since January 2813 people admitted for care at the hospital were waiting on trolleys or in overflow areas was 2,813, up over 2,000 on the same period

The rescue 118 helicopter was tasked on Wednesday evening to assist Gardai in the search for a missing 9 year-old boy near Grianan of Aileach, Donegal. He was reported missing at around 5pm on Wednesday with the search intensifying as nightfall approached. However the helicopter was stood down and the search was called off when it

Police in Derry have released two images from the scene of the shooting in Lisfannon Park, Derry last night as part of a renewed appeal for information. The images show the aftermath of the attack on a 33 year-old man who was set upon by four masked men and shot four times at approximately 9:30pm.

Irish Water Safety are advising beach goers to use life guarded beaches after another sighting of a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish was reported on one of Donegal’s beaches. The latest discovery was made at Pollen Beach, Castle’s End, Inishowen. A number of the harmful jellyfish have been spotted in recent weeks at beaches across the county

Police have confirmed that they are conducting searches of the River Foyle today following reports that a person entered the river yesterday evening. The family of the person believed to have entered the water say they are grateful for the support they are receiving from the community but have requested that all search efforts are

A 23-year-old man has appeared at Derry Magistrates Court today charged in connection with a spate of burglaries across the city. Mark McMonagle of Carranbane Walk in Derry was charged with a number of offences including possession of a Class C Controlled drug. The defendant had only been released from prison within the last week.

  A farmer in the Milford area has made quite the unusual discovery of finding a snake in his field yesterday. It’s understood that he was out checking over his stock when he noticed the snake in the grass. He immediately contacted LK Pets who came and collected the snake and an appeal has now

  There were 29 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. 16 people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 13 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Galway is the most overcrowded with 35 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 409

A man has been shot four times in what police have described as a ‘brutal and horrific’ attack in Derry. Four masked men targeted the 33 year old in the Lisfannon Park area of the Bogside just after half nine last night. The victim’s been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries on his legs

Investigations are continuing today after a viable device was thrown through the bedroom window of a house in the Melmount Villas area of Strabane on Sunday evening. Police were only notified of the incident on Monday night, sparking a major security alert in the town. The incident is being treated as attempted murder. Speaking a

The Government is being criticised over their lack of action on the rights of seasonal and part time workers in Donegal and elsewhere. It follows news that a report which is to contain a review of their social protection entitlements is not expected to be published until the next budget is announced. Deputy Pat the

  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