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The Taoiseach’s hinted he may announce plans to step down as Fine Gael leader this week. Enda Kenny was expected to make the announcement on Wednesday – sparking a leadership contest, and a parliamentary party vote on June 7th. But that was thrown into doubt when it was confirmed he’ll be away on a trade

There were 23 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. 14 people were waiting on trolleys while a further 9 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded today with 35 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 325 people waiting for

Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a serious road traffic crash in Ballintra. The crash between a lorry and car happened on the Ballyshannon – Donegal Town road earlier this afternoon. At least one person is thought to be seriously injured. As a result the road remains closed at this time and diversions

The funeral has taken place today in Derry of Brendan Duddy, the businessman who played a key role in resolving contentious parading issues in the city. He also facilitated early talks and contacts which were crucial in the lead up to the peace process. His work in that regard earned him the title “Derry’s secret

Students hoping to get a bed in new accommodation due to come on-stream in Dublin next year could have to pay more than 900 euro a month in rent. That’s according to a report from Knight Frank estate agents. Full-time student numbers have jumped by a third in the past ten years in the capital,

Heritage and culture organisations are being urged to register events for Heritage Week, with the end of this month the closing date for registration. Over 450,000 people are expected to participate in over 2,000 heritage events around the country during Heritage Week in August, last year saw over 100 events in Donegal. This year National

Derry based Global Equipment Spares Limited is more than doubling its workforce over the next three years as part of a strategy to grow its export sales six-fold. With support from Invest Northern Ireland GES, which is located at Campsie Industrial Estate, is investing £1.9million to upgrade its facility, purchase new machinery and create 61

It is hoped that the Maternity Theatre at Letterkenny University Hospital, which has been disused for 13 years, will open in 2018. Deputy Pearse Doherty has been told by hospital management that commissioning the bespoke maternity theatre at the hospital is now being treated as a matter of priority. Deputy Doherty has welcomed the news

A long awaited resource for people contemplating taking their own lives, or affected by the death of a loved one who has done so, will be available in Donegal from this morning. Pieta House North West will open in Letterkenny at 10 o’clock. Pieta House provides a free, therapeutic approach to people who are in

A Donegal Deputy is called for more resources to open up new agri markets after Brexit. Deputy Charlie McConalogue says he’s been told there are only five officals in the Department’s market access unit, a figure he describes as ‘woefully inadequate’. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has criticised Minister Michael Creed for his allocation of limited

A Donegal councillor says a lack of bins at Rossknowlagh Beach may prompt people to bring their rubbish home. Last week concerns were raised over the state Rossnowlagh beach was left in following a spate of good weather. Reports of large amounts of litter being left by visitors angered locals in the area, prompting a

Due to technical issues with the phone lines at Letterkenny Garda Station, Gardai are advising if there is an emergency you are asked to call 999. Gardai apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope to have the phones lines back in full operation as soon as possible.

The delay in Maternity Benefit payments has been attributed to a high staff turnover in the Department of Social Protections, Buncrana office. The office on McCarter’s Road deals with processing maternity claims. There are currently nearly 3000 claims waiting to be processed with 1,300 of those women already on maternity leave. In a statement, the

Detectives in Derry are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 80s was threatened in his home by intruders wearing balaclavas. Detective Constable Richard Donnell said the aggravated burglary took place on Friday night last in the Coshquin area of the city between 10pm and 10:30pm. A man and woman both wearing balaclavas entered

Pieta House North West will open its doors in Letterkenny tomorrow morning, an announcement much welcomed by the local community. Pieta House has a vision of establishing a world where suicide, self-harm and stigma have been replaced by hope, self-care and acceptance. The centre will service the whole North West in providing help to those

Police investigating a road traffic collision on the Caw Roundabout in Derry on Tuesday 2 May are appealing for witnesses. The collision involving a motorcycle and a white Citreon C3 took place at around 3.15pm. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 80s, was knocked off his bike and sustained a number of injuries including

The HSE has taken measures to protect its I.T. network amid a major cyber attack which is affecting up to 100 countries around the world. The “Wannacry” ransomware locks files and then demands payment to release them. Britain’s National Health Service, along with major companies in Spain, the US and Russia are coming under attack.

The ‘Secret Peacemaker,’ Brendan Duddy has died at the age of 82. The Derry businessman had been unwell following a stroke some years ago and was taken to hospital earlier this week with what is believed to be pneumonia. At the height of the conflict in Northern Ireland, Brendan Duddy acted as a go between

A Multi-Agency group have met at the Council offices in Derry to discuss on-going concerns and issues with anti-social behaviour caused by underage drinking across the City and District. In particular, local residents living in close proximity to St Columb’s Park have been concerned following reports of large numbers of young people gathering and consuming

It’s been confirmed that Carndonagh Gardai are currently in the process of setting up a Business Watch scheme for the town and surrounding area. The move follows a spate of break-ins in numerous premises there in recent months with Carolinas Hair and Make Up the latest target earlier this week. Local Councillor Albert Doherty has

A Donegal County Councillor has called for action following significant water outages in Stranorlar. It’s understood that Irish Water notified customers yesterday morning that the utility was working to repair one burst however there have been reports of another burst occuring in the area last night. Dunwiley, Greenfields, Backleas, Balnaglack and surrounding areas are said

  There are renewed calls on Donegal County Council to urgently introduce road traffic calming measures in two notorious speeding blackspots in the Stranorlar Municipal District. There has been on-going concern that motorists are driving too fast outside Dooish National School on the R252 Ballybofey to Cloghan road, and at St Safan’s National School near