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The security alert in Strabane has ended. It started on Tuesday night when a road side bomb was triggered as police patrolled the area of Townsend Street in what police says was attempted murder. Detectives investigating the incident have this morning arrested a 20 year old man. He was arrested in Newtownstewart and has been […]

  The body of a Buncrana woman who was murdered in India has been returned to Ireland. There will now be further tests on Danielle McLaughlin in Dublin, after an initial investigation in Goa found she suffered brain damage and constriction to the neck. The 28 year olds body was found on a beach in

  Thousands of bus and rail passengers are being affected by today’s Bus Éireann strike. Rail staff at a number of stations were unwilling to cross a number of pickets this morning – resulting in widespread transport chaos. Unions at Bus Éireann say they understand the publics frustration – but say they won’t end their

  Visiting restrictions have been lifted for most wards at Letterkenny University Hospital. All wards, except for Surgical 2, are open for normal visiting. Visitors are asked to be vigilant with hand hygiene when attending the hospital and to follow the standard visiting guidelines. Anyone experiencing vomiting and/or diarrhoea at home should not visit the

  Two key meetings are taking place later today to discuss infrastructure in West Donegal. Residents are seeking funding to widen the main road to Ranafast which has been subject to debate in relation to the Council not including in its gritting programme. Upgraded works to the road has been seen as part of an

There were eleven people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. Two were on trolleys while a further 9 were waiting on wards. The INMO says Limerick University Hospital is the most overcrowded today with 53 people waiting for a bed there. Nationally there were

    Detectives investigating Tuesday night’s attempted murder of police officers in Strabane have this morning arrested a 20 year old man in connection with the attack. He was arrested in Newtownstewart and has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite in Belfast for questioning. The Security alert in Townsend Street is on-going. Detective Chief

  The largest windfarm in Ireland has officially opened in Donegal and has started supplying power to homes and businesses across the country. The windfarm- located at Meenadreen – contains 38 turbines and is capable of producing enough electricity to power 50,000 homes. Construction work began in 2014 and took 26 months to complete. Peter

  The Government has been accused of embarking on a mission to isolate the North West region. Deputy Marc Mac Sharry made the comments following the announcement from Ulster Bank that it is to shut branches in Donegal, Sligo and Cavan. He says this combined with State jobs being located out of the region and

  The security alert in Strabane is on-going this morning (Friday) as police say they are still managing a crime scene within Townsend St/Townsend Terrace area. Pedestrians are not permitted to walk the stretch of Road between Townsend St and Strabane Academy. A device exploded while police were on patrol in the area of Townsend

  A presentation is taking place in Sligo today to mark 60 years of the European Union. The 60th anniversary of the EU will also be marked by a major ceremony in Rome next Saturday. Today’s talk at the Ballymote Community Library, at 2.35pm is by German Political scientist and academic, Ingo Espenschied . He’ll

A tourism organisation in Ardara says yesteday’s announcement from Ulster Bank that it is to close its branch in the town is a devestating blow. The bank confirmed that a total of 22 branches will close across Ireland including those in Ardara and Raphoe. The decision leaves Ardara without any bank though the ATM will

  Bus Eireann passengers will have to make other travel plans today as an-all out strike is underway. Buses stopped at midnight after drivers refused to work under the threat of pay cuts. Bosses at the transport firm are warning they need to plug a multi-million euro hole in their finances. But their claim that

Confidence in the data provided by An Garda Siochana has been eroded by misleading figures, according to the Policing Authority. The force confirmed today that they’ve overestimated the number of breath tests carried out each year by almost a million. Another clerical mistake also means almost 150,000 people may have their driving convictions quashed. Assistant

The communities in Ardara and Raphoe are said to be shocked today with the news that the Ulster Bank intends to close its branches in the towns. The branch in Raphoe is due to close in June and Ardara in September. In the case of Ardara this means that there will be no branch banking

The HSE says the Winter vomiting bug outbreak at Letterkenny University Hospital is improving: however, visiting restrictions remain in place. There are exceptions in exceptional circumstances, such as visits to ICU and Maternity, where next of kin should ring the specific ward manager in advance of visiting. The HSE says that elective surgical admissions have

Workers at Bus Eireann will go on all out strike from midnight. Trade unions met earlier and decided to strike, saying cost cutting measures by the company have created extreme anger among staff. A letter from the company this week said job losses would be a part of the overall survival plan for the company.

Martin McGuinness’s funeral mass has heard he was a ‘remarkable man and his life was a remarkable journey’. Thousands of people followed his tricolour-draped coffin through the Bogside to St Columba’s Church. Former US President Bill Clinton, former SDLP Leader John Hume and DUP Leader Arlene Foster are among those in attendance. Martin McGuinness was

  The new Finn Harps stadium in Stranorlar could be completed by early 2019. It’s understood that significant progress has been made following a meeting between Club representatives and the Minister for Sport Patrick O’Donovan. Once the stadium is completed, Donegal County Council will work to provide additional football pitches adjacent to the stadium which

There were 16 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. There were six on trolleys while a further ten were on wards. It’s down significantly on yesterday figure of 29. The latest trolley watch report has revealed that Limerick University Hospital was the most overcrowded in the

  Calls have been made to support Tidy Town groups who are in search of owners of derelict and vacant properties in Donegal. It’s understood groups in the county are trying to liaise with owners in order to carry out minor works to improve their appearance. Cllr Micheal McBride says the Property Registration Authority is

  Detectives from An Garda Siochana have today arrested two men under a European Arrest Warrant as part of a joint operation with the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The two men, aged 29 and 32 years, were arrested in Dublin in connection with the attempted murder of two police officers at Eglinton, Derry on

Gardai in Carndonagh are appealing for information following a spate of break-ins in the town and surrounding area. It’s understood that a number of businesses and homes have been targeted in recent weeks with significant damage caused to properties. Any witnesses or anyone with information have been asked to contact Carndonagh Garda Station on (074)

Donegal County Council has been urged to write to the Education Minister requesting an immediate review of the School Transport Scheme. Numerous families in Donegal have been denied the right to school transport to a local secondary school because another one is deemed closer even though access to that school may be problematic during the

  Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Mr Joe McHugh, held meetings with leading Irish American figures today to discuss the situation of undocumented Irish citizens residing in the United States. Minister McHugh met Congressman Brendan F. Boyle and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget Mick Mulvaney in Washington

  Thousands of people will turn out in the City of Derry today for the funeral of Martin McGuinness. The former IRA commander turned Deputy First Minister died on Tuesday after a short illness. Bill Clinton,Tony Blair, an Taoiseach Enda Kenny and President Michael D Higgins will be among those at Requiem mass at St

  Investigations are continuing this morning after an explosive device believed to have been a substantial bomb went off in Strabane. According to police, it was detonated at around 8.30 on Tuesday evening in Townsend Street as police officers were patrolling the area. A number of homes were evacuated during the security alert which is

  A Donegal Deputy is urging the Government to prioritise Guidance Counselling Services in Secondary Schools. It comes following a Dáil debate by Fianna Fáil on the issue of the commitment in the programme for Government on restoring full Guidance Services to all Secondary Schools . Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says counselling services play