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  Residents in the Killea area are being urged to be vigilant following reports of three males trying to gain access to a yard full of cars. The incident happened at 11.40pm last night however it’s understood the individuals were disturbed and made their getaway through nearby fields. This is the latest incident in a

  New figures show 2016 was the 17th warmest year since 1900. According to Met Éireann, the sunniest day last year was on June 2nd at Malin Head in County Donegal. The highest temperature of 2016 was reported at Mount Dillon in Roscommon on July 19th at 30.4 degrees Celsius. The wettest day of the

  A senior HSE official says the current strain of the flu has not reached epidemic proportions yet, but there is a serious increase in the number of cases. Public Health Specialist Dr Anthony Breslin was speaking to Greg Hughes on the Shaun Doherty Show today following suggestions that an increase in people going to

  Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of a house fire that occurred in the Stoneburn Place area of Currynierin in Derry. At approximately 10.30pm on Monday, police received the report of a house fire in the Stoneburn Place area of Currynierin. It is believed that the premises was deliberately set

Passenger journeys on the Bus Éireann local bus service network in the Northwest of the country grew by almost 10% in 2016. The company’s preliminary report for 2016 says there were 404,000 trips made on local services in 2016, compared to almost 369,000 in 2015. Bus Éireann employs 255 people in the North West, with

There were 19 patients awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 13 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. Nationally, the INMO’s Trolley and Ward Watch figure today is 602. Yesterday saw a record 612 people awaiting beds nationally, 33 of them in Letterkenny.

A Donegal Deputy has claimed that farmers will be disappointed with news that the Government has refused to lower the CAP payment ceiling during its term in office. It’s understood that in the Programme for Government a commitment was made that a proposal to lower the maximum payments, from €150,000 to €100,000 would be considered.

A 48 year old man has been charged with attempted murder, common assault, two counts of criminal damage, two counts of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and threats to kill. He is expected to appear before Derry Magistrates Court later today. The charges are in connection with an incident in the Glendara

Northern Ireland’s first minister is refusing to step down, saying calls for her to do so are ‘misogynistic’. DUP leader Arlene Foster is under pressure over the botched Renewable Heat Initiative scheme, which went hundreds of millions of pounds over budget. Her partners in the power-sharing administration – Sinn Fein – have led the calls

Donegal County Council is inviting the public to participate in a short survey to find out more about the level of energy awareness throughout the county. It also hoped that the survey once completed will help advise on the best way to provide people with more information on saving energy costs. The survey is part

The Health Minister is to meet the HSE today to discuss the new record level of people awaiting beds at hospitals around the country. The daily count hit 612 yesterday, 33 of them at Letterkenny University Hospital and Simon Harris will meet management in the health service for a further update later. Meanwhile, it’s been

  The fire service in Letterkenny has been praised following their speedy response to a chip pan fire in the Carnamuggagh area of the town. Emergency services were called to a house earlier this afternoon and the fire was brought under control a short time later. The extent of damage to the property is not

Concern has been raised following the discovery of extensive fly tipping in Fanad. It’s understood that several bin bags were left in Ballywhoriskey in the last few days and by the time the discovery was made, the litter contained in the bags was strewn across the rocks. Efforts have been made since to clean up

  There were 33 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning – 20 of them on trolleys in the emergency department according to figures released by the INMO. A record 612 people are on trolleys at hospitals across the country – which the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says is ‘truly

It’s emerged that Letterkenny has slipped to ‘moderately littered’ in the IBAL anti-litter league, with the town now ranked 35th out of 40 towns nationally. Previously, Letterkenny had been ranked as ‘clean’, but Irish Business Against Litter says it’s survey for the latter part of 2016 saw some slippage, particularly on the Strabane and Sligo

There are renewed calls for the location of CCTV cameras at the Bernard Mc Glinchey Town Park in Letterkenny after human excrement was discovered on a children’s slide yesterday morning. The area has been fully power hosed and steam cleaned today, with the facilities now open. Councillor Gerry McMonagle says the incident was a dispicable

A significant number of companies are considering relocating to Ireland, from Britain, after Brexit. The IDA says its offices around the world are taking calls from firms looking for access to Europe when the UK leaves the EU. The latest stats revealed today show that overseas businesses here now employ almost 200-thousand people. Job losses

A 48 year old man has been arrested following an incident in the Glendara area of Derry this morning. Part of the Foyle Road was closed to traffic for a time between its junctions with Lone Moor Road and Bishop Street as police dealt with the incident. The man was detained on suspicion of several

The prospect of Stormont Assembly elections this year has been raised, as the ‘Cash-for-Ash’ controversy continues. Sinn Fein yesterday turned up the heat on First Minister Arlene Foster of the DUP, saying going to the people is a real prospect if she doesn’t stand aside. It’s thought Northern Irish taxpayers could have to foot the

Failte Ireland says Donegal is set to benefit substantially from a new half million euro Wild Atlantic Way advertising campaign which has just been launched in Britain. The advertising campaign aims to entice British tourists to Ireland and highlight the ease of access to the island from across the water. The four-week campaign will see

The percentage rise in Donegal house prices in 2016 was slightly above the national average, according to figures released this morning by daft.ie. Nationally, house prices rose by an average of 8%, rising to 10%, when Dublin is excluded. In Donegal, prices in the final three months of 2016 were 11% higher than a year

Gardai in Letterkenny are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at the old hideout in the town last evening. One male is currently being detained in connection with the burglary and subsequent fire. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 91 67100 or the

Police in Strabane are appealing for witnesses following numerous reports of disturbances and assaults in the Newtownstewart area on New Years Eve. Police are also keen to speak with anyone in regards to an assault which occurred in the Diamond area of Castlederg, in the early hours of Tuesday last in which a male suffered

A local Councillor has described an attack on Letterkenny Town park as despicable, after human excrement was discovered on a children’s slide this morning. Councillor Gerry McMonagle visited the scene and says we need to think about the mindset of whoever carried out this act. The council has been contacted to carry out a full

New figures show 187 people have lost their lives on our roads this year – that’s 25 more than last year. The Road Safety Authority and Gardaí say there were 175 fatal crashes, compared to 155 in 2015. Vulnerable road users – such as pedestrians, motorcyclists and pedal cyclists – accounted for a third of

An investigation has been launched in Buncrana after a man is believed to have been assaulted with a sword in the Earlsfort area of the town. The incident occurred at approximately 2:20am on Tuesday last with the man being taken to Letterkenny University Hospital and treated for non life threatening injuries. Gardai have confirmed that

Stricter penalties for those who vandalise defibrillators could be on the cards, following a number of incidents around the country where the life-saving devices were damaged beyond use. In the most recent case earlier this week, a two-thousand euro defibrillator in Arklow town was pulled off a wall and smashed by a group of youths

Bird Flu has reached Ireland. The Department of Agriculture has confirmed the H5N8 strain of avian flu has been identified in a wild duck in County Wexford. There’s very little threat to humans, and poultry farmers are on high alert, with all commercial flocks ordered indoors to prevent the spread of the disease. Nigel Renehan

A Foyle MLA is calling for an end to the releasing of horses from an enclosure on the Springtown Road in Derry. Mark H. Durkan says not only is this causing upset and worry for the owners of the horses, it’s also causing stress and danger to the animals. He fears it’s only a matter

Derry’s Tower Museum is to close for the first two weeks of the new year to allow for extensive renovations in the reception area. Derry City and Strabane District Council is pledging to keep disruption to the city’s tourist trade to a minimum. The Museum, in Union Hall Place, charts the history of Derry through

A gunshot was fired during an incident at a quarry in the Stranorlar area this morning. In a statement, gardai confirmed this afternoon that they received reports of shots fired during an incident at a location near Stranorlar this morning. There was no one injured or reports of damage to property and enquiries are ongoing.