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There’s been widespread condemnation of an arson attack on the home of a 70 year old woman in the Top of the Hill area of Derry last night. Shortly before 5.55, flammable liquid was poured through the letterbox of a house in Camelia Court and set alight. The woman was able to extinguish the fire, […]

The latest Environmental Protection Agency report into bathing water quality has found the quality of Irish bathing waters to be among the best in Europe, with 75% of the areas tested deemed to be of excellent quality. 19 bathing areas in Donegal were assessed by the EPA, more than any other county. 16 were deemed

  The price of an average three bedroom semi detached house in Co Donegal has risen by 3.45% to €75,000 in the first three months of 2015, with an overall rise of 5.63% in the past six months. That’s according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. It now takes seven weeks

A Donegal councillor is calling for a review of how council houses are allocated after being told that of the replies received so far from people offered houses in the Letterkenny Municipal District this year, more than half have turned them down. Cllr John O’Donnell says cases where there are genuine reasons for turning down

Donegal Councillor Jack Murray has returned from Brussels after taking part in a delegation to the European Parliament to raise concerns with the EU Commission about about ongoing international trade negotiations. If the TTIP – Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership – talks reach a successful conclusion, Cllr Murray says it could have serious consequences for

A meeting is underway between the three Donegal North East TDs and the Chief Executive of the Donegal Education and Training Board as a campaign to save Colaiste Chineal Eoghain in Buncrana continues. Last week, Sean Purcell confirmed the ETB had decided to close the school on a phased basis because enrolement applications were well

A new study says anxiety is the most common concern raised by young people seeking help with mental health issues. According to research by Jigsaw – low mood, stress and family problems were the other main concerns raised over the past six years. There are 10 Jigsaw centres across the country, including one in Letterkenny.

  People are being urged to think about their drinking as part of “Action on Alcohol Week” which starts today. The Alcohol Forum says that 88 deaths a month in Ireland are directly related to alcohol. Seminars focusing on the marketing of alcohol and women’s drinking habits, are taking place as part of the initiative.

A Donegal County Cllr has hit out at Irish Water after a woman who has been dead for three years received a bill for water charges. The woman from Derrybeg received the bill on Friday. The revalation comes a week after a Co Wexford woman, who has been dead six years, also received a bill

Fire crews have been called to deal with a gorse fire at Meenaleck, Crolly this evening (before 4pm). The fire is in an area on the Crolly side not far from Leo’s Tavern. There are a number of houses in the area but it is not thought any are in danger. Locals have also been

Gardai have sealed off an area of a Letterkenny housing estate after an explosive device was discovered. The device was found at a house in Glencar Park this morning. Our reporter Barry Whyte is at the scene:

  Police are appealing for information following disorder in the Leafair Gardens and Glencaw Park areas of Derry on yesterday evening. Two teenage boys have been arrested in relation to the incident. At approximately 10.30pm, police received reports that between 30 and 40 youths were pouring petrol on the street and setting it on fire,

Donegal is to continue to bask in the sunshine into next week. Temperatures could hit 20 degrees in some parts of the North West. Forecasters say this weekend will remain dry with next week predicted to be even better. Meteorologist with Met Eireann, Daniel Rodgers says we’ll see exceptional weather for the month of April:

  A West Tyrone candidate in the Westminister elections has hit out at those responsible for vandalising his campaign posters. The posters belonging to SDLP candidate Daniel McCrossan were defaced on Thursday night. Those repsonsible painted expletives over the posters. Mr McCrossan has hit out at those responsible:  

Donegal County Council are appealing to the public to exercise caution during the current spell of good weather. The Fire Service have already responded to dozens of call outs during the past few weeks and many areas continue to be susceptible to wild fires due to the ongoing dry spell. The council is urging all

Firefighters are currently battling to contain a house fire just outside Letterkenny. Three fire appliances from Letterkennny and Stranorlar are at the scene of the fire in Corkey, Manorcunningham. It’s understood the fire started at the bungalow earlier this afternoon. It’s believed there are no injuries, but the fire has caused significant damage.

Newstalk presenter Pat Kenny has said he won’t say sorry despite a county council motion condemning him. During an interview with Sinn Fein finance spokesman Pearse Doherty last month Deputy Doherty said there was little employment in the north west, even during the Celtic Tiger. Mr Kenny responded, however, that there was full employment at

A crane at the centre of an airspace violation claim in Strabane is being taken down today. A new DARD direct office is currently being built on the site of old Social Security Office on Urney Road, which will create 40 new jobs. The company behind the construction have been ordered to attend a hearing

Gardai say a motorist was detected doing 117 kilometres an hour in an 80 km/h zone in Donegal during the EU wide Speed Enforcement Marathon which ended at 6 o’clock this morning. It happened on the R237 between Newtowncunningham and the border at Killea, and was the fastest speed recorded on an 80 kilometre an

Over four thousand extra jobs have been created by Local Enterprise Office supported companies in the past 12 months. The Jobs Minister Richard Bruton has published the annual results for L-E-O’s for 2014. In total, over 7,300 new jobs were created – taking into account losses, there was a net increase of 4,012. In Donegal,

Calls have been made on Donegal County Council to conclude its investigation into the presence of Mica in it’s housing stock. It’s estimated that over 2000 homes in north Donegal could be affected by the defective blocks. They cause cracking in external and internal walls and can lead to extensive structural problems. Cllr Albert Doherty

A meeting aimed at saving Colaiste Chineal Eoghain will take place at the Exchange in Buncrana tonight. The meeting, organmised by parents and supporters of the school follows confirmation from the CEO of the Donegal ETB this week that Inishowen’s only irish language secondary school is to be closed on a phased basis as a