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The Northwest is in for some stormy weather in the coming days. Met Eireann has issued an ‘orange’ weather alert for high winds expected in parts between now and Thursday morning. Officials say stormy conditions are likely to develop overnight and tomorrow in coastal areas of Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. Gusts of between

Hundreds of people from Co Donegal will travel to Dublin today for a national demonstration against water charges. In the region of 10-15 buses left the County at around 6:30am this morning, and they will join thousands of people outside Leinster House this afternoon. Gardai have said “plans are being put into place” to deal

The North Donegal Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) has the highest waiting list in Ireland. Out of the 51 centres across the country, the Donegal branch has a waiting time of 9.8 weeks – four times tha national average of 2.5 weeks. Last year the Donegal service had an average waiting time of 20

Work is set to begin on upgrading a section of road where two people have died in road traffic accidents over the past couple of years. Phase One of the Blackburn Bridge Realignment Scheme on the N15 will get underway in the next few weeks. The bridge is 2kms south of Ballybofey on the route

Two Gardai have been reprimanded after they drove away from a man who collapsed with a heart attack in Donegal earlier this year. Seamus Duffy complained of chest pains after being stopped by Gardai at a checkpoint in Ballybofey on the 7th of April Witnesses at the scene rang for an ambulance and Mr Duffy

Drivers have been warned to take extra time for their journeys as snow and ice affect some parts of the Northwest this morning. A yellow warning from Met Eireann remains in place across most parts of the country. Hail and snow storms battered parts of the north and west last night and forecasters are warning

Motorists are being warned 14 more traffic offences will get them penalty points from today. Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe has unveiled changes which will see unaccompanied learner drivers given points on their licence for the first time, as well as learners or novices who don’t display their special plates. The changes will also increase the

The IBTS is concerned that blood supplies will be difficult between now and Christmas – New Year period and is urging donors to make a special effort to give blood during this time. The IBTS needs 15,000 donations over the coming weeks to maintain the blood supply. They will be based in Trinity Hall, Letterkenny

Motorists are being advised to drive with extra care this evening and tomorrow morning, as a weather alert is in place for the Northwest. Met Eireann has issued a status yellow snow and ice warning for Co. Donegal and will remain  in place until tomorrow morning at 10.00 am. Thundery showers are expected to turn

Investigations are continuing after a man was shot with a pellet gun and beaten in his home in St. Johnston. A gang of masked men burst into the man’s home in the centre of the village of yesterday evening at around 5pm. They shot him at close range with what is believed to have been a pellet

A Donegal man who admitted assault on an 87-year-old before robbing her of €1,800 was put on probation when a judge ruled he was ‘just about able’ to tell right from wrong. Michael Gilmore, 36, went into the home of a woman neighbour he knew, Cissie McGuinness at Benildus Avenue, Ballyshannon, at 7.30 a.m. on

The Dail has been told that as well as improving coordination between the ambulance service and hospital Emergency Departments, there must also be investment in ambulances and staff. Donegal North East Deputy Charlie Mc Conalogue was commenting on the publication this week of HIQA’s review of the ambulance service, which found unacceptable delays in a

Donegal County Council has backed a motion calling for the HSE to take over Aras Gweedore Nursing Home. There are concerns over the future of the nursing home which is reportedly losing up to €80,000 per year. It was reported in October that 50 staff members were asked by management to take a five per

Gardai have raided premises in Letterkenny as part of a two day nationwide operation targeting organised prostitution. The searches follow a six month long investigation by the Organised Crime Unit into the activities of a criminal group involved in organised prostitution, brothel keeping and other associated criminal activity. The operation was conducted in close co-operation

Met Eireann is downplaying reports of major snowfall this weekend. A cold snap is likely with wintry showers in many areas. Snow is expected on higher ground in Co Donegal. But Met Eireann forecaster John Eagleton is not expecting any major disruption…

Gardai are warning Donegal businesses of an increase in fake 20 euro notes in circulation. The notes are easily detected if checked. Donegal Crime Prevention Officer Sergent Paul Wallace says forged 50 euro notes are common, but fake 20 euro notes have been rare until now:

Two brothers from County Donegal who left the county four weeks ago after being threatened by a dissident republican organisation have now been told it is safe for them to return. The men were thjreatened on the basis of allegations against them which they and their family rejected as totally untrue. Now, the men’s father

The people of Letterkenny and surrounding areas  have shown their good will after dozens of people offered to help a family in need via social media. A post was put up on the Letterkenny Buy and Sell Facebook page asking if anyone would have a bed and mattress to spare for a local family. The