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Motorists traveling on approach road to and from Letterkenny have been asked to exercise caution this evening after numerous reports of significant traffic congestion in the town. It’s understood that traffic is particularly bad in and around the old UNIFI site in the town, where on-going roadworks are taking place. Gardai say they are aware

  Emergency services are attending the scene of a two vehicle collision on the Buncrana road in Derry. The crash happened at around 4pm this afternoon. Police say there are no serious injuries. The road remains open but motorists are advised to approach the area with caution.

  Irish Water is investing over €970,000 in a water mains project which the company says will ensure a clean and secure water supply for the 940 people served by the Portnoo Water Supply. This supply is on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Remedial Action List (RAL) for high levels of THMs and these works

  A Donegal fish processing plant and a company director have been fined €45,000 in total for tampering with weighing scales used to measure incoming fish catches. This follows a joint investigation carried out by NSAI (National Standards Authority of Ireland) and the Sea Fisheries Protection Agency (SFPA). Norfish Ltd, based in Killybegs, and director

SIPTU Ambulance Service members in the North West will hold a four hour work stoppage next Monday as part of an ongoing dispute with the HSE and National Ambulance Service. Siptu claims that “interim measures” are being unilaterally implemented, which they believe will have a negative impact on the terms and conditions of their members.

Searches are continuing off the Donegal coast after parts of the Rescue 116 wreckage were found over the weekend. It’s understood that The Killybegs Coast Guard and the Bundoran Lifeboat are taking part in the search after parts were found near Portnoo. Coastal and air searches had been expanded north of the crash site in

Latest figures show an increase in sexual offences, disorderly conduct and child neglect in Donegal. The figures cover the last three months of last year and show a fall in drink and drug driving cases and car theft. 21 sexual offences were recorded in the last three months of last year, an increase of one

Disabilities Minister Finian Mc Grath is due in Letterkenny this afternoon for the opening of the Community Inclusion Hub on the Kilmacrennan Road. The Hub was completed last year, following a capital investment of €930,000. 52 Service Users regularly use the Hub, with 25 of them based at the facility. Brendan Hone is HSE Donegal

Circuses with wild animals coming to Donegal could be a thing of the past after a motion proposing a ban on them was passed at Donegal County Council. Councillor Michael McBride brought the motion on behalf of students at Loreto Convent in Letterkenny with animal welfare concerns. Councillor McBride says there are bans on the

There are calls for the establishment of a efficient and coast effective rural transport system within Donegal. To that end, Councillor Gerry McMonagle wants the council to conduct an audit of public, private and community transport services within the county to progress the proposals. He says the a lack of a proper transport system effects

A Donegal County Councillor believes the construction of the North West Greenway provides an ideal opportunity for Irish Water to carry out much needed repairs to the Inishowen Water supply. The call comes following the latest burst to hit the area yesterday – this time in Bridgend. The burst was fixed last night with Irish

Plans to open Arranmore lighthouse to the public are understood to be a step closer following a positive meeting held on the island this week. It is hoped to have a tea room and tourist information there creating a platform for people who want to know more about the area. There are also plans in

The British Prime Minister says she’s “determined to seize this historic opportunity” as she officially starts the process of leaving the EU later. Teresa May has already signed the letter invoking Article 50, and it will be hand delivered to European Council President Donald Tusk later. At around lunchtime she’ll address parliament on the issue,

  People living in the Strabane and Lifford areas are being encouraged to have their say on a major cross border development planned for the region, by taking part in an online survey. Derry City and Strabane District Council in partnership with Donegal County Council are hoping to drive forward plans on the ‘Riverine Project’,

  Police have confirmed that a body recovered from the River Foyle on Monday is that of missing Derry man Jack Glenn. The 23-year-old went into the river last month. Hundreds of people joined Mr Glenn’s family, police divers and other agencies in a search of the river and river bank ever since. Police say

The British secretary of state for Northern Ireland has set a new deadline of Easter for the formation of a new government. James Brokenshire says direct rule from London may have to be considered if there’s no power-sharing executive after that date. He’s told the House of Commons that the failure to set up a

Bus Éireann workers are into day five of an all-out, indefinite strike. SIPTU is to ballot its members in Irish Rail and Dublin Bus, following a threat yesterday by Bus Éireann that compulsory redundancies may be unavoidable. Driver Stewart Thomson from the the Bus Eireann picket line in Stranorlar says while he hopes the situation

There’s been an increase in the number of people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital, with 16 patients without beds this morning, eight of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That compares to three patients awaiting admission yesterday. Nationally, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation say 402 patients were in need of a bed this morning-

Donegal County Council says it is actively perusing business that refuse to pay rates. Last year the local authority brought in almost €31 million in commercial rates which accounts for 23% of  it’s income. In 2016, over €6m in rates due were written off. Director of Finance Gary Martin says the vast majority of business pay

Junior Minister Joe McHugh has challenged Ulster Bank to publish profit figures for two branches it wants to close in Donegal. Minister McHugh was speaking after attending meetings in Raphoe and Ardara, where the local Ulster Bank branches are due to close in June and September respectively. Minister McHugh says up to five staff will

  There’s been another paramilitary style shooting in Derry. A 23-year-old man was been shot in the leg inside a bookmakers premises on Central Drive in the Creggan after he was attacked by two masked men shortly after 8.30 last night. The man’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Condemning the incident, local Sinn

A Donegal councillor wants the local authority to use those who’ve received community service to carry out duties such as litter collection. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh says this has already happened in Letterkenny, with positive results for the community. The council has agreed to calls to initiate a link up with the probation service with a

The Northern Ireland secretary will update politicians later on efforts to restore a power-sharing executive. He’s decided to give the parties more time for talks to try to reach a deal. The DUP and Sinn Fein have blamed each other for creating a deadlock. James Brokenshire says all sides need to find an agreement………

A protest is due to take place tomorrow afternoon at Stormont to coincide with Theresa May’s triggering of Article 50. The protest is being organised by Border Communities Against Brexit, who say the 56% remain vote in Northern Ireland has been completely ignored. Protestors will assemble at 2pm and march towards parliament buildings. Sinn Féin