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  Up to twelve people have been taken to hospital and a number of businesses have been evacuated following an underground cable electrical fire, causing carbon monoxide gas being released in the Waterside area of Derry. Spencer road remains closed at this time and motorists are advised to avoid the area

Donegal County Council has agreed to provide funding to Ireland West Airport in Knock for the next 10 years. As part of deal in conjunction with other councils including Sligo and Mayo, Donegal will contribute 30 thousands Euro per year over the next ten years. Councillor Seamus O’Domhnaill was initially cautious over the plans but

  The sale of illegal cigarettes is ‘the new cocaine’ trade in Ireland. That’s the conclusion of a new report that’s been submitted to a committee investigating cross-Border smuggling. It warns that laws in the area aren’t being enforced rigorously enough, and almost 1 in 4 cigarettes smoked here have been smuggled in. Benny Gilsenan

The fire service are currently at the scene of a suspected gas leak on Spencer Road in Derry. Properties in and around the area are currently being evacuated The Ambulance service is also at the scene as a number of people have been reported to be experiencing headaches Spencer Road remains closed at this time

A Beretta “over and under” double-barrel shotgun was produced before a judge in court today so he could decide if it could be fired. The firearm was produced before Judge Kevin Kilrane when detective Paul McHugh was asked if it was usable when he found it in the boot of a car in Co. Donegal

The Local Enterprise Office in Donegal has taken on a national role in trying to help Irish businesses succeed in Europe. Access to EU funding, help with grasping EU rules and making international connections are all set to become easier, following the recent launch in Letterkenny of the Enterprise Europe Network. The project is a

A meeting is to take place tonight with a view to starting a scrambling club in West Donegal. In recent years, there have been complaints about young people using the dunes on Carrickfinn, Bunaninver and other beaches in the area. Local Councillor Michael Colm Mc Giolla Easbuig says the issue has been a contentious one,

A Donegal councillor is welcoming the review of An Bord Pleanala announced last evening by the Environment Minister Alan Kelly. MInister Kelly announced a review of the structure and function of the board, with a view to having a report and recommendations by the end of the year. Donegal Councillor Patrick Mc Gowan says a

  Residents in Derry’s Moss Park say they are sickened after another night of vandalism in the area. Street lights were smashed, lights on the main Glengalliagh Road were damaged, and fires were started on a number of green areas last night. Speaking to Highland Radio News from Moss Park this afternoon, Councillor Sandra Duffy

Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of a sexual assault in the St Columbs Park area of Derry on Friday night, 24 July. It was reported that a 17 year old girl was in the area of the park around midnight when she was approached by an unknown male and assaulted.  He is

Two men have appeared in court following a garda seizure of cannabis plants and cannabis herb worth €2 million. The men, both Chinese nationals aged 41 and 40, were charged at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court last night with possession for sale and supply and cultivation of the drugs. The offences were said to have been committed

An All-Day auction hosted by Galway company O’Donnellan and Joyce yesterday saw €5m raised on property sales in the West and North West, including three Donegal properties. A two bedroomed cottage at Glengesh, close to Ardara was secured or €35,000. In Stranorlar, a two bedroomed apartment at Castle Place sold for €25,000 while a five

Sinn Fein has rejected the Taoiseach’s comments labelling a possible Sinn Fein and Independents government as a ‘political freak show’. Enda Kenny made the remark at the McGill Summer School in Co. Donegal last night, during a discussion on the next General Election. Responding to the comments, Sinn Fein’s Enterprise Spokesperson Peadar Toibin says he

88 Irish athletes and their 40 coaches are preparing for the opening of the 2015 Special Olympic World Games in Los Angeles at 1 o’clock tomorrow morning Irish time. Irish athletes will be competing in 12 different sports – among seven thousand athletes from around the world. Two Donegal athletes are particiating – Buncrana golfer

A man who caused almost £1,000 worth of damage to James McClean’s Maserati car has received a suspended sentence. Aaron Sean Dalton assaulted the premiership footballer’s father outside his Creggan home during the incident. Dalton, of Moss Park, pleaded guilty to criminal damage and common assault on January 10. Derry Magistrates Court heard the 28-year-old

  Taoiseach Enda Kenny was greeted by anti-water charge protesters in Co Donegal yesterday evening. There was a heavy Garda presence around the village of Glenties as the protesters gathered around the Highlands Hotel. Crash barriers were erected and the garda helicopter hovered overhead. Speaking after he addressed the MacGill Summer School, Enda Kenny says

The Taoiseach has agreed to meet representatives of those who died in the Omagh bombing. Enda Kenny was asked for the meeting during his address to the MacGill Summer School in Glenties. Michael Gallagher, who lost his son in the Omagh bombing, had previously said Enda Kenny’s refusal to meet the Omagh bomb families as

A group of anti-water charge protesters have gathered in Glenties this evening ahead of An Taoiseach’s appearance at the MacGill Summer School. Barriers have been erected to keep protesters a distance from Enda Kenny as he arrives. There is a significant garda presence. Protesters have roared “shame on you Dinny” as Donegal Fine Gael Deputy

Drugs worth at least 2 million euro have been seized by gardai in Ballyshannon. They seized 1,800 cannabis plants worth €1.4 million and 30 kilos of cannabis herb worth another €600,000 in a raid on a warehouse at Carrickboy, Ballyshannon. The drugs gang was growing the plants about 400 metres from the local garda station.

Jason Black’s attempt to climb K2 has been set back by an avalanche. While no members of the Donegal mountaineers team were injured, much of the team’s equipment has been lost. The team has now stepped down from its summit push to re-evaluate the situation. Jason Black spoke to Highland Radio News from the mountain

A proposal by Sinn Féin to change the official name of Londonderry to Derry has been described as “sectarian” by unionists. A motion supporting the name change was passed at a meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council yesterday. Council will now write to the Environment Minister to seek clarification on how to go

The HSE has spent almost €1.5 million on private ambulances in Co Donegal. €1.47 million has been spent on operating these vehicles from Letterkenny General Hospital since the start of 2013. This is the despite the Saolta group establishing a hospital transport service for patients two years ago which was meant to see costs decrease.

A 36 year old man arrested in Coleraine yesterday as part of the investigation into the murder of Paul McCauley in Derry in 2006 has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. A 28 year old man remains in custody. A 27 year old woman arrested on Thursday night in Derry on suspicion of

Jackson’s Hotel has been put up for sale. In January this year a receiver was appointed to run the day-to-day affairs of the hotel. Now the 138 bedroom facility has been put on the market. The four star hotel boasts full leisure centre facilities, including a gym and spa facilities, 3 large functions suites, as

Police investigating a crash which claimed the life of a Castlederg businessman last month have said they believe a cyclist may have vital information about the collision. 51-year-old John Forsythe died after two cars collided on the Manoo Road, Kesh at around 6pm on Wednesday June 10 2015. One other woman was taken to hospital

A successful meeting was held yesterday between the Minister for State for Primary Care and delegates from the Cleary Centre of Donegal Town. The meeting was organised by Thomas Pringle TD after a successful protest outside Leinster House arranged by the Parents and Friends Association of the Cleary Centre and its service users. The group were