Detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit have arrested two men, aged 38 and 47 years old, under the Terrorism Act in Derry this morning. Both men have been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station in Belfast for interview. Detective Inspector O’Flaherty said, “Today’s arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into the […]
Eighteen people on trolleys at LUH
There are currently 18 people awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. Eleven of the patients are in the emergency department while seven are on wards elsewhere in the hospital. Nationally, 532 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 403 patients are waiting in the emergency department, […]
‘People of Creeslough’ named Donegal Person of the Year 2022
The Donegal Association in Dublin have announced that ‘The People of Creeslough’ are to receive the Donegal Person of the Year award 2022. The event will take place on Saturday, April 15 in the Bonnington Hotel, Dublin. On October 7, 2022, ten people were killed following an explosion at the Applegreen Service Station in the […]
Currys Letterkenny supports neurodiverse customers with “Quiet Hour” initiative
Today, Currys Ireland launched ‘Quiet Hour’ which will take place in all stores every Monday to Friday* until 11am. For the first hour of the day, the electrical retailer in Letterkenny will be reducing noise in-store, keeping lights low and making sure there are no flashing screens to ensure a calmer place to shop, […]
Number of job opportunities in Donegal expected to grow by 5%
The number of job opportunities in Donegal will grow by 5% in the coming year, according to a new forecast from FRS Recruitment, one of the country’s leading recruitment agencies. This follows on from the 4% decrease experienced in Donegal in 2022. Across the Republic, the largest decreases came in Kerry (down 10%), Leitrim, (down […]
Judge’s warning over student ‘money mules’
A JUDGE has warned that students in Donegal are being used as ‘money mules’ by criminals in order to launder the proceeds of crime. Judge John Aylmer made his comments at yesterday’s sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court when sentencing two former students for money laundering offences. Rachel Nyarko (22), Brookdale Way, River Valley, Swords, Dublin, and her […]
National Lottery reveal store which sold €1m ticket
The National Lottery has confirmed that the lucky Donegal player of Friday night’s EuroMillions draw purchased their winning €1 million ticket in Burnfoot. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at the Burnfoot Service Station in Grianan Vale. Store Owner Mary Tourish has been running the local family-owned store […]
FinTrU announces 300 new jobs
Financial services company, FinTrU has today announced 300 new jobs in Derry. The company is based at Carisle Road and Patrick Street in the city. FinTrU is a technologically-enabled Regulatory Solutions company, specialising in the areas of KYC, Compliance, Legal, Risk & Controls and Operations. Advertisement In July last year, the company announced the establishment […]
Man dies after going overboard while fishing
Malin Head Coast Guard said it responded to a distress call from a fishing vessel 70 miles north of Árainn Mhór last night.
Rathmullan pier to close for eight months
REFURBISHMENT works that will close Rathmullan pier for eight months could begin as soon as March. A tender document has just been published looking for a contractor to take on the overhaul of the busy marine infrastructure. It is nine months since Minister for Agriculture and the Marine Charlie McConalogue allocated €3.5 million to the revamp. Advertisement […]