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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

Police in Strabane are appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision yesterday. The three vehicle crash occurred on the Mulvin Road between Strabane and Newtownstewart at approximately 4:40 yesterday afternoon. The road has since reopened. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Police in Strabane on 101.

The Episcopal Ordination will take place tomorrow of the new Bishop of Raphoe. Bishop-elect Alan McGuckian will be consecrated tomorrow during 3 o’clock mass at St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. The Chief Ordaining Prelate will be Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland. The Jesuit priest, from Cloughmills, Co Antrim was appointed

Another sighting of a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish has been reported on Pollan Beach, the Castles End, Inishowen. This is the latest in a number of recent sightings at beaches across the county. People are warned that the sting from a Lion’s Mane jellyfish is powerful and can cause and anaphylactic shock. Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen

Figures released by Donegal County Council have revealed that the amount spent on the upkeep of footpaths in Donegal has decreased by over €200,000 over the last two years. In 2015, there was just over €573,000 spent on footpath repairs in the county compared with just over €300,000 last year. Cllr Gary Doherty obtained the

Four Supermarkets in Donegal are set to provide life saving equipment. A community led initiative has been launched by EUROSPAR in conjunction with CFR Ireland to provide life saving equipment and training across Ireland. Life saving defibrillators are due to be installed at EUROSPAR Supermarkets in Ramelton, Newtowncunningham, Gortahork and Lahey. In partnership with CFR

  An investigation has been launched into the death of a prisoner at Magilligan Prison, Derry. The 27 year-old prisoner died in custody this morning. In compliance with standard procedure, the PSNI, Coroner and Prisoner Ombudsman have launched investigations into the death.

  Figures from the Courts Service of Ireland show that Donegal has the lowest rate of drink driving convictions over the past decade. The data was released to Sinn Féin TD Peadar Tóibín and reveal that nationally the rate of drink driving convictions has been sliding dramatically for at least the last 10 years. In

There were 13,719 people on the Live Register in Donegal at the end of July, 45 up on the June figure, but 2,238 down on the numbers signing on in July of last year. That’s a year on year decrease of 14%. The steepest year on year fall in the numbers on the Live Register

The Taoiseach has fully restated his committment to the A5. Leo Varadkar is in Belfast today, his first trip to Northern Ireland since being elected Taoiseach. West Tyrone MLA Barry McElduff was speaking to him earlier today, and says he has given him a personal commitment on the issue…………… >*

The Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI are issuing a joint call this Bank Holiday weekend urging people to be vigilant and to take care on the water and along the coastline. It comes as both organisations note that August was the busiest month for coastal recreational incidents last year. Irish lifeboat crews last August

It’s emerged that almost 100,000 people a year who use Knock Airport travel on to Donegal. Latest figures from the airport have revealed that 733,951 people flew through the airport last year with estimations that 13% of these then went on to Donegal. Research at the airport also concluded that 9% of departing passengers are

The prospect of an extra 54 beds in Letterkenny town centre is being welcomed by Municipal District Mayor Jimmy Kavanagh. The Donegal News is reporting that Mc Gettigans Hotel intends adding an extra floor to the building opposite the courthouse, as well as demolishing some buildings to the rear of the premises. A planning application

  Signage is to be erected in the coming weeks to inform residents in Derry of the presence of CCTV cameras in a bid to catch those involved in the practice of illegal dumping and dog fouling. The initiative has moved to its final stage with Rosemount to be the first area to have cameras

200 days since the government in Northern Ireland collapsed, the Taoiseach will visit Belfast this morning. Leo Varadkar will give a speech warning the clock is ticking on Brexit negotiations, and saying that  every aspect of life in Northern Ireland will be affected by Brexit. In a speech at Queen’s University Mr Varadkar will also stress

Images of Ballyliffin Golf Club will be broadcast to millions of golfers across America later this month. In conjunction with Tourism Ireland, Matt Ginella of NBC’s Golf Channel visited Donegal and the wider West of Ireland region to film a segement for his programme, Morning Drive. The programme will be broadcast to a huge audience

The Amharclann Theatre in Gaoth Dobhair has welcomed the allocation of €20,000 in funding for equipment. The announcement was made by Government Cheif Whip Minister Joe McHugh who hopes a second round of funding will be announced in the coming weeks. Chairperson of Amharclann Gaoith Dobhair, Pól MacCumhaill, says they are very pleased with the

The Western Trust has confirmed that Ward 5 at Altnagelvin Hospital has reopened following its closure last week due to an outbreak of the norovirus along with staff shortages. Medical Director, Dr Dermot Hughes, says the hospital continues to deal with Infection Prevention and Control issues on an ongoing basis. However, beds across the hospital

People are being warned to expect some traffic delays today in Carndonagh due to road resurfacing works. Work is currently underway at Ballyloskey Road junction and at Bridge St/Chapel Street junction. Local Cllr. Albert Doherty says work should be completed by this evening and is asking the public for their cooperaton in the interim:

Concern has been raised over changes to speed limits in the village of Convoy. The 50kmph speed limit has been increased 60kmph and repositioned further into the village following public consultation. Concerned local resident, Gerry Maguire has launched a petition calling on the council to reverse the changes due to the high volume of children