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Mc Elhinneys of Ballybofey has won another national award, this time for its online presence. mcelhinneys.com scooped the prize for best eCommerce Website at the Retail Excellence Ireland awards. Over 500 people attended the annual awards gala in Galway last night. The annual Retail Excellence Ireland awards recognise the consistent commitment to excellence in meeting […]

Concern is being being expressed for a 33 year old man who’s been missing from Derry for the past five days. Stephen McCloskey was last seen in the Ard Grange area on Tuesday last. He is described as being approximately 6ft tall, of stocky build, with short brown hair and blue eyes. He has names tattooed

Gardaí in Inishowen have issued an appeal for information about a fatal house fire which occurred at Carnmalin, Malin Head shortly after midnight yesterday. After emergency services responded to a call and fought the blaze, the body of a 42 year old man was recovered from the house. A post mortem examiniation is taking place

A man’s been injured in a paramilitary style shooting in Derry. The incident occurred in the Corrib Court area of the city last night. Police say that at approximately 11.40pm, they received a report that a 42 year old man had been shot in the left leg by a man that is described as being approximately

Thousands of people turned out in Letterkenny today for a protest against water charges. It’s estimated that between 8,000-10,000 people turned out in the pouring rain. Protesters marched from the Port Roundabout to Market Square. Our reporter Barry Whyte was at the Letterkenny protest: Hundreds more also turned out for protests in Lifford and Ballyshannon

  A man in his early 40s has died following a house fire in Carnmalin, Malin Head. Gardai have confirmed that the fire was reported at midnight, with units of the fire brigade from Carndonagh and Buncrana attending. The body of the man was found at the rear of the house at 2 o’clock this

A Derry man has been returned for trial on a charge of murdering a man in the city last year. 59 year-old Kieran McLaughlin of 60, Elaghmore Park in the city appeared at a preliminary enquiry today at Derry Magistrate’s Court. He was charged with murdering Barry McCrory on October 10 last year. He was

The Donegal PRO of the Right2Water campaign is making a final appeal for those who oppose water charged to join protests across Donegal today. Over 5,000 people are expected to march through Letterkenny assembling at Mr Chippy at 2pm. Huge crowds are also expect to gather to protest in Ballyshannon and Lifford. Gary Doherty is

The motorcyclist killed in a collision in Inishowen on Thursday night has been named locally. He was 58 year old Lenny Nelson of Cullion Road in Letterkenny. The crash happened on the N13 at Lisfannon in Burt at around 10.30pm. Mr Nelson was fatally injured when he was involved in a collision with two cars.

A Derry man who a police officer described as ‘a high ranking member of the IRA’ was refused bail today at the local Magistrate’s Court. Thomas Ashe Mellon (38) of 36 Rathmore Road in Derry is charged with directing the activities of the IRA on a date unknown and June 5 this year. He is

The Mayor of Donegal says he expects more than five thousand people to take to the streets in protest tomorrow. It comes amid reports that the government is looking at ways to reduce the cost burden on households. According to today’s Irish Independent,the government is considering granting a 100 euro tax credit for water. Cllr

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in county Donegal last night which claimed the life of a motorcyclist in his 50s. The crash happened on the N13 at Lisfannon in Burt at around 10.30pm. The motorcyclist was fatally injured when he was involved in a collision with two cars. He was pronounced

Every home in Ireland is due to get 100 euro off their water bill, according to new plans from the government. The Irish Independent reports the tax relief may be extended to try to ease mounting pressure over the water charges, with more than 80 rallies planned against the fees tomorrow. It’s understood that everyone

Almost 2,500 people were waiting more than a year for an outpatient appointment at Letterkenny General Hospital in August. That’s an increase of over 100 on July’s figures, and a jump of almost 1,500 in the past six months. Earlier this month in the Dail, the Health Minister, Leo Varadkar said that Letterkenny General wasn’t

Police are continuing their enquiries following a major car crime spree spanning the Strabane District last week. Between Thursday night last and Sunday morning, police received more than 20 reports that cars in Sion Mills and Strabane had been broken into. It brought the total number of vehicles targeted in recent weeks to almost 30.

Ten jobs are to be created at a new brewery in Derry. The Walled City brewery will brew and sell craft beers from new premises in Ebrington Square. Ilex, an urban regeneration company in Derry, made the announcement yesterday (Thursday). Manager of Walled City brewery, James Huey, said he hopes to build the company and

The Norths Environment Minister has said he believes the draft budget is “bad for the people” of Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Executive has agreed next year’s draft budget yesterday evening. SDLP minister Mark H Durkan voted against the draft budget while ministers from Alliance and the Ulster Unionist Party abstained from the vote. Mr

AA Ireland is calling on the Government to bring an end to Fire Brigade call-out charges for householders and to instigate a complete overhaul of how fire services are funded across the country It has compiled figures which show that in Donegal,there is a fee of €250.00 per brigade for a domestic chimney fire and

Gardai are appealing for information regarding a fatal collision in Raphoe which claimed the life of a motorcyclist.  He’s been named locally as 34 year old Hugh Shalvey, a native of Monaghan who has been living in Raphoe for some time. The crash happened at Oakfield Demense on the Derry Road in Raphoe before 4 o’clock

An Independent Councillor says the Donegal public hasn’t properly been made aware that 9-10% of the public water supply pipes in the county are made from asbestos cement. According to Councillor Dessie Sheils, an official audit determined the figure but this information was never passed on to the public. He is calling on Irish Water

A spokesperson for some of the families bereaved by the Omagh bombing says their campaign for a full public enquiry will now be escalated following a report from the North’s Police Ombudsman. An investigation found intelligence officials didn’t give all the information they had to detectives investigating the 1998 Omagh bombing. The ombudsman concluded Special

    Fianna Fáil’s Spokesperson on Arts says new information about the appointment of John McNulty to the board of the Irish Museum of Modern Art raises further questions of the minister responsible.   It’s reported that two days before the Donegal man was appointed to the board of the irish Museum of Modern Arts,

An investigation’s found intelligence officials didn’t give all the information they had to detectives investigating the 1998 Omagh bombing. The North’s Police Ombudsman says Special Branch withheld details like phone numbers for security reasons. However, his report concludes it wouldn’t have prevented the attack, which killed 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins.

A Donegal County Cllr has said that a meeting with Irish Water officials yesterday has “changed nothing”. The Question and Answer session between senior Irish Water representatives and local authority members was held in Carrick-on-Shannon yesterday evening. Cllr Patrick McGowan says Fianna Fail Cllrs went to the meeting armed with a number of questions. He

Gardai have confirmed that a man has died following a road traffic collision in Raphoe. The crash, involving a motorcycle, occurred shortly before 4pm this afternoon near Ballinalecky Crossroads. Its understood that the motorcyclist collided with a vehicle towing a trailer. Gardai and the ambulance service are at the scene. Motorists are asked to approach the area

A judge has ordered a psychiatric assessment to be carried out as soon as possible on a County Donegal man charged with the murders of his parents. Jimmy and Kathleen Cuddihy, who were in their 70s, were found dead in their home just outside Carndonagh on Thursday the 23rd of October. 42 year old Julian

The Social Protection Minister says she is looking at including the Buncrana-Derry bus route in the free travel pass scheme. Joan Burton was responding the questions raised by Deputy Charlie McConologue. The service was taken over by McGonagle Coach & Bus Hire following the closure of the Lough Swilly Bus Company,however the Department of Social

Former Minister Liz O’Donnell has been named as the new Chairperson of the Road Safety Authority, with her nomination set to be ratified by cabinet this morning. Her appointment will then be confirmed by Transport Minister Pascal Donohoe. Ms O’Donnell replaces broadcaster Gay Byrne, who held the post for eight years. Her appointment has been

The son of an elderly couple found murdered at their home is due to appear in court in Letterkenny today. 42-year-old Julian Cuddihy from Churchtown, Carndonagh, is accused of the murders of his father Jimmy Cuddihy (77) and his mother Kathleen Cuddihy (73). The retired maths teacher and his ex-nurse wife were found dead at