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Astronomy Ireland have confirmed that they have received reports of a meteor sighting over the Northwest last night. A number of people say they saw the meteor over Co Donegal. One man in Bridgend saw it, and he believes it may have landed in Lough Foyle. Chris, from Bridgend described what he saw on todays […]

Up to 100 staff at one of the country’s largest windfarm service providers are to stage a 72-hour work stoppage at locations throughout Ireland in a dispute over pay and conditions. The workers’ union, the Technical, Engineering and Electrical Union, says the strike will begin next Friday unless the company enters talks. The union is

A drink driving case against a Donegal Senator has been adjourned again at Letterkenny District Court. Senator Brian O’Domhnaill was not present in court this morning but was represented, in Irish, by his solicitor. The charges against 37-year-old Senator O’Domhnaill of Killult, Falcarragh, include being ‘drunk in charge’ of a vehicle as well as hit-and-run,

Donegal Tourism and Donegal County Council have launched an initiative to make this the greenest county in Ireland for St Patrick’s Day. Several buildings in the county are being lit up green for the day, with members of the public being asked to photograph the buildings and post them on social media, using the hashtag

A number of young people were arrested by police in Derry after two nights of antisocial behaviour in the Galliagh area. Police came under attack from youths throwing stones, bricks, bottles and other objects in the Glencaw Park and Leafair Gardens area on Saturday night. The incidents are not being linked to the paramilitary attack

It’s reported that police in Derry have used a Taser to restrain a man at residential premises in the Spencer Road area of the city. BBC Radio Foyle is reporting that the incident happened in the early hours of this morning. A 30-year-old man has been arrested and is currently in police custody. The Police

Donegal County Council has confirmed that works on the Derg Line near Barnesmore Gap were authorised, and carried out with the knowledge of the local authority. Concern was expressed by residents at the weekend about the works, with fears that they might compromise the nearby historic railway bridge at Barnesmore Gap. Those fears were compounded

  Police in Derry say two men have been “badly beaten” in a paramilitary-style attack in the Galliagh area. The men were beaten with iron bars and baseball bats in a flat at Ederowen Park, sustaining injuries to their heads, arms and legs. Police have described the attack as “brutal” and “horrendous”. Local Cllr Sandra

Concerns have been raised following road works being carried out at Dearg Line near Barnsmore Gap. The road works appear to have commenced a couple of weeks ago, with the people responsible unidentified. The council has issued a statement confirming they are not involved and not aware of the people carrying out the work. There

A man reported missing to gardai almost a week ago has been located “safe and well”. An alert for Michael Kingston was issued last week – and a renewed appeal made on Friday. He was last seen at his address in Sandyford on Monday morning last. There had been reports that he had been spotted

Killybegs Coastguard were called out yesterday evening to Malin Beg to assist a dive vessel in distress that had lost engine power with onshore wind. The Vessel was taken under tow to Teelin harbour and returned safely to other awaiting club members . Shane McCrudden from Killybegs Coastguard highlighted what happened and is reminding people,

  Gardaí are renewing their appeal for the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 30 year old Michael Kingston originally from Ballina, Curracloe, Co. Wexford. He has been missing since 7.30am on 9th March from South Central Apartments, Rockbrook, Sandyford, Dublin 18. There has a been reported sighting of Michael Kingston in Letterkenny on

Gardai in Milford are investigating reports that the Sligo emergency helicopter was targeted with an alleged laser in the early hours of this morning. The helicopter was assisting in a search along with several other rescue units for a missing Gaoth Dobhair man. The pilot contacted Malin Head coastguard station when a laser was directed at

  Software Company Farmflo are to expand their company in Letterkenny, with moving in to new offices and hope to create fifteen new jobs. Since it be began the team have increased from 2 to over 20 staff at present. Farmflo were recently approved by the Department of Agriculture. Speaking to Highland Radio News, Catherine

Gardai are investigating following the discovery of a 52 year old man whose body was recovered from a quarry pond at Meenderrygamph in Gaoth Dobhair this morning. Several rescue units including the Bunbeg Coastguard Unit, Donegal Mountain Rescue and the Helicopter from Sligo assisted Gardai in searching the area. Gardaí then requested the local fire

Councillors in Strabane look set to sign off on Strabane’s Scor Site as decided location for a new multi-million pound leisure facility. It emerged last year that Strabane District Council was preparing to borrow £10 million to fund the development. There were initially 5 sites in mind for the new leisure centre. Discussions over a

A 6-year-old Co Donegal boy has been discharged from hospital following a second major operation in the US to help him walk. Paul Doherty from Killygordon successfully came through the operation in St. Louis’ Children’s Hospital in Missouri on Wednesday. He was discharged from the hospital yesterday. Paul is still undergoing physio-therapy and will stay

The cost of providing vital home-care services for terminally ill cancer patients are up by 100,000 euro at the Donegal Hospice. The Donegal News is reporting today that there are also serious concerns about the low bed occupancy levels in the centre in Letterkenny. There has been a drop of 200,000 in donations meaning the

Derry and Tyrone is bracing itself for a health and public sector walkout which is expected to disrupt a raft of services today. Trade union members will take to the streets of Derry, Strabane and Omagh over a planned protest linked to government cuts and pay disputes within the public sector. Services that could see

The funeral of young Derry woman Lisa Orsi takes place today. The 22-year-old tragically died from a rare form of altitude in Singapore last weekend takes place today. The 22-year-old from Derry was put on a life support system after falling ill at high altitude during a hike in Java where she and her friends

Inishowen Councillor Martin Mc Dermott has accused An Taisce and the Government of continuing to undermine the entire viability of rural Ireland. He made the comments in response to the latest report from the heritage agency. The report wants to stop the development of one-off housing and force families to move to villages and towns,