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Gardai in Letterkenny have appealed for witnesses to come forward following an alleged assault of a teenage girl on Thursday night April 20th. It’s understood that the girl attended a disco in the town before the alleged incident took place. She was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treated to injuries she sustained to her […]

  The Society of the Irish Motor Industry in association with DoneDeal have issued their first Quarterly Motor Industry Review for 2017 which shows a drop in car sales in Donegal.  The report highlights the challenging and uncertain year that the Industry has faced with new car sales (-8%) and commercial vehicle sales (LGV’s -11

  There were 17 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. 8 were on trolleys while a further 9 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded this morning – 38 people waiting there. Nationally there were a total of 391

The action group “Border Communities Against Brexit” will carry out a protest outside Government Buildings tomorrow morning, calling that the Irish Government seek special status for the North at the Brexit Council meeting which takes place next Saturday. Speaking ahead of the protest, group spokesperson Declan Fearon said Irish government must push to have Northern

Dredging has begun this morning at Magheraroarty Pier, where representatives of the local fishing fleet say they are regularly affected by a build up of sand which can hamper them entering and leaving the port. The pier is also an important departure point for ferries and other boats serving Tory Island. Local councillor Michael Cholm

It’s been confirmed that the Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital Action Group Committee is no longer affiliated to the Save Our Services campaign, which the Stranorlar gruop was instrumental in forming last year. The umbrella group formed after it emerged that plans for a new community hospital in Letterkenny was been seen as a replacement

Large crowds will gather in Bundoran this morning for the funeral of the late Donegal County Councillor Sean McEniff. Cllr. Mc Eniff passed away on Friday in hospital after being ill for some time. The 81 year old had been Irelands longest serving Councillor and Fianna Fail Leader Micheal Martin described this record as a

The Department of Agriculture is hosting a special information day for Donegal farmers tomorrow about registering online for the Basic Payment Scheme. While farmers can continue to apply using forms, they are being encouraged to go on line and next year it will be come obligatory. Department staff will be available to discuss matters between

It’s been claimed that Irish Water has no plans to upgrade water infrastructure on the Inishowen peninsula. It follows a submission made by Local Councillor Jack Murray, who has been highlighting the frequency of bursts in the main water supply system serving South Inishowen in particular. Cllr Murray has since received confirmation from the utility

The future of wind farms in Ireland could be called into question this week. Seven families from Cork who had to leave their homes five years ago due to noise levels, will have damages and costs decided by the High Court (tomorrow Tuesday). Its the first action of its kind in this country and may

Police in Strabane are investigating a burglary which occurred at Riverside Service Station, Castlederg in the early hours of Saturday morning 22nd April. They are appealing to anyone who may have seen a dark coloured vehicle at the premises at approximately 05.00 am. A cash register was stolen as well as a substantial amount of

  Serious concern has been raised over suspected pollution running into Crana River in Buncrana. There are claims that the source of the contamination is coming from a stream which enters the river above the Caste Bridge. Local Councillor Nicholas Crossan has been contacted by members of the Buncrana Anglers Association who noticed a white

Two people have been hospitalised following a serious two vehicle collision in County Tyrone this morning.  Emergency services attended the crash on the Augher road in Clogher which involved a black Mercedes and a black Audi A4 in the early hours. Police say that one of the people was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

  Police in Derry are investigating an incident of criminal damage which is being treated as hate crime. The incident occurred at St Patricks Orange Hall, Main Street, Claudy on Friday last. Police say that graffiti was spray painted onto the side of the building sometime after 10:00 pm. Officers are appealing for information and

The Citizens Assembly have voted by an overwhelming majority to recommend a referendum on the Eighth Amendment. However, there has been a huge disruption to proceedings after the village where the Assembly is being held experienced a power-outage. The first results of the Citizens Assembly came in just after midday today. Over 87% of members

The funeral of 20 year old Dylan Crawford will take place on Monday morning in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. The remains of the Donegal man who was found dead last week in Manchester are expected to arrive home this evening. Dylan was found collapsed last Wednesday morning at the junction of Spear Street and Back

Efforts to locate two missing crew of Rescue 116 will step up a gear this weekend. A significant dive operation will take place – with over 100 divers traveling to Mayo to aid in the operation. It’s over a month since the Coast Guard helicopter crashed on Blackrock Island. Captains Dara Fitzpatrick and Mark Duffy

Two men have died in a fire in Sligo. Emergency services were called to the scene at Market street in the town at five o’clock this morning. Two men aged in their 60’s and 30’s and believed to be from the one family – were rushed to Sligo University Hospital where they were pronounced dead.