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Fahan village has reopened today following a road traffic collision last evening. The incident occurred on at approximately 10pm. The crash happened in the same locality in which 25 year-old Amy Loughery lost her life in a fatal road traffic collision on Thursday last. The two vehicle collision happened just before 11pm. In another incident,

Gardai are reminding people that Mini-motors and quads can only be used on public roads by a licenced driver. Gardai are also warning of the dangers associated with mini vehicles, and say they are powerful machines, which have in the past killed and seriously injured children using them. Garda Derek Cloughly from the National Roads

Gardaí in Falcarragh are investigating a single vehicle road traffic collision in which a man in his late 50’s has died. The man was the sole occupant of the car. The incident occurred on a minor road at Curransport, Gortahork, sometime after 1.30am and 11.30am on St Stephen’s Day. The man was pronounced dead at the

People are being urged not to take the risk by drinking and driving this Christmas. Gardaí say there are plenty of alternative modes of transport people can use, particularly in the cities. Tom Murphy, Operational Superintendent for traffic in Dublin, has this advice for those going for a few drinks over the holidays.

Pope Francis has called for an end to the fighting in Syria. In his traditional Christmas address to crowds at the Vatican – he said “far too much blood has been spilled” in the conflict. The Pontiff also denounced the continuing suffering of children around the world:

Met Eireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for this evening and Christmas Day on the west coast. Winds will gust at up to 110 kilometres per hour in coastal areas of Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo and Galway. A second warning is in place for other parts of all Atlantic coastal counties from Kerry

The PSNI in the North have issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of a missing teenager. 16 year-old Chloe Sharkey was last seen in Omagh at approximately 11pm last night. The Police have stressed that she is not in any trouble but are keen to ensure she is safe. Anyone which any information

A Mid-Ulster MLA has criticised Minister Paul Givan over his decision to cut An Ghaeltacht scholarships for 100 children. SDLP Irish Language Spokesperson, Patsy McGlone said that follwoing the Renewable Heating Initiative scheme controversy, the cut in scholarships will leave a sour taste for the Irish speaking community. Each year hundreds of children travel to

Almost 1120 homes and businesses are without power in Stranorlar today. ESB are currently working to repair the fault and restore power as soon as possible. They have estimated a restoration time of 1pm this afternoon.

A Status Yellow wind warning remains in place for Donegal today. The warning is in place until midday today, as the tail end of Storm Barbara passes. The wild weather has also affected some ferry sailings on the Irish Sea. The weather warning affects Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo – where winds will reach

A woman who lost her life following a fatal road traffic collision on Thursday night has been named as 25 year-old Amy Loughery. The two vehicle collision happened just before 11pm on Thursday night at Fahan. A 20 year-old man, the driver of the other car, sustained non-life threatening injuries.

The Letterkenny Cares campaign to raise money for Donegal Hospice and Pieta House has reached more than double its initial target. Organisers behind the Christmas Spirit LK initiative hit their minimum target of €2,500 last week, but it has confirmed that they have now surpassed €5,000. The video with the song ‘Put A Little Love

New figures have revealed that there was a significant rise in the number of people entering the River Foyle in 2016 when compared with last year. Since the beginning of this year, Foyle Search and Rescue volunteers have dealt with more than 200 emergencies and incidents. New figures have revealed that there was a significant

A woman who died in a car crash in County Donegal has been described as a ”bubbly happy and joyful” person. The 25-year-old from Derry was killed in a two-car collision at Fahan just before eleven o’clock last night. The driver of the other car, a 20-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. Father Michael Canny

Age Action is encouraging the Donegal public to visit older neighbours this Christmas The organisation points out that Christmas can be a difficult time for some older people, especially those living alone, those whose families have emigrated, the bereaved, and those who may be house-bound. Gerard Scully of Age Action says that One-in-three older people

A Lawyer told an inquest this week that final instructions are imminent from An Garda Siochana in the Arlene Arkinson case. 15 year-old Arlene, from Castlederg, vanished after a night out in Bundoran in August 1994. She was last seen being driven down a country road by convicted paedophile and child killer Robert Howard. The

Severe traffic delays are being reported in South Inishowen as a result of diversions put in place due to last night’s fatal traffic collision in Fahan. Fahan village is closed to traffic until further notice. Donegal County Council is urging people to allow extra time for their journies today. From Buncrana to Derry, take the

Two men will appear in court in Derry today charged with aggravated burglary with intent, grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent. The men are aged 39 and 29. The charges relate to the assault of a 23 year old man at a house in the Abercorn Road area

The Derry to Buncrana Road is closed at Fahan following a two car collision last night in which a 25 year old woman was killed. She was driving one of the cars, the second driver, a 20 year old man, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with non life threatening injuries. Superintendent Eugene Mc Govern

The Taoiseach says there’s no threat to his plans for tax cuts as a result of Brexit. Enda Kenny says the economy will still grow next year – and that Ireland can afford to continue cutting USC. A cut to the lowest two rates of the charge – worth around a euro a day to

A Derry man with 213 previous convictions has escaped jail for being disorderly in Altnagelvin Hospital because he has to go back there for an operation next week. 54 year old Patrick Farren, of Stoneburn Place in the city appeared at Derry Magistrate’s Court charged with being disorderly in the hospital and assaulting police on

  Catholic residents of Tory island have had their prayers answered when it was confirmed they would have a priest to celebrate Christmas Mass. Fr Kieran Creagh had spent more than four years living on Tory Island, nine miles off the coast of Donegal, but was reassigned in September. Since Fr Kieran Creagh was reasigned,

  Donegal Airport has received the smallest allocation in the latest funding announcement by the Department of Transport.  Nearly €3 million euro in support funding has been granted for four regional airports – including Donegal –  for projects and activities in the areas of safety and security. However Donegal Airport received the smallest allocation of just

  Over 230 people are on trolleys at hospitals across the country. 8 people were without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning – 3 on trolleys in the Emergency Department and a further 5 on wards or overflow areas. According to the INMO – University Hospital Limerick and Cork University Hospital are the

A Donegal County Councillor has claimed that farmers in Donegal who have been approved and are awaiting payment from the GLAS scheme are facing further stumbling blocks. It’s understood that when farmers ring the help line to query the stage of their payment, they are told by an automated service to make contact via email.

  Retailers in Letterkenny and the surrounding area are reporting a last minute surge in Christmas trade. Britian’s decision to leave the EU and the consequent drop in the value of sterling was an initial concern this year with many traders fearing people from Donegal would travel across the border to shop. However it’s understood

The Road Safety Authority is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads tomorrow, as Met Éireann have issued an Orange wind warning for western coastal regions. Donegal, Mayo and Galway expected to be worst affected with gusts of up to 120 km/h expected. The RSA is asking road users to check local