1 hour ago Hundreds gather at vigil for Edenderry house fire attack victims

Hundreds gathered at a vigil near where four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his great aunt Mary Holt died on Saturday

Events

3 h. ago Kneecap collaborate with Galway distillery to release own Poitín naggins

There are only 1,200 units of the poitín being sold, with a price of €32 per naggin.

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3 h. ago Man told gardaí he killed his girlfriend, referring to 'the killing of Lucifer'

Austin Mangan (53) has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of Maud Coffey (41) at the Horizon Building in Royal Canal Park, Ashtown, Dublin 15 on January 13th, 2023.

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4 h. ago School bus drivers accused of colluding to 'load the dice' on pricing, court hears

The accused are Andrew Walsh (62) of Derrymore, Roscrea; Raymond Heney (54) of Camas, Cashel; Noel Browne (77) of Bansha; Larry Hickey (73) of Ardmayle, Cashel and Anthony Flynn (51) of Golden Road, Cashel. All five have pleaded not guilty to offences under the Competition Act 2002.

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4 h. ago Man, 50, charged with assault of young woman has case adjourned for psychiatric report

The sentencing of a man for the assault of a young woman at Letterkenny’s Market Square has been adjourned to… The post Man, 50, charged with assault of young woman has case adjourned for psychiatric report appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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5 h. ago Twenty jobs created as Gate House Mace opens at Ballymacool Letterkenny

Sponsored Post The Gate House Mace Store at Ballymacool in Letterkenny opened its doors for the first time this week.… The post Twenty jobs created as Gate House Mace opens at Ballymacool Letterkenny appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Society

5 h. ago Watch: Twenty jobs created as Gate House Mace opens at Ballymacool Letterkenny

Sponsored Post The Gate House Mace Store at Ballymacool in Letterkenny opened its doors for the first time this week.… The post Watch: Twenty jobs created as Gate House Mace opens at Ballymacool Letterkenny appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Society

6 h. ago CCTV footage of Edenderry house fire attack released by gardaí

Four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt died on Saturday.

Events

6 h. ago Man (24) jailed for eight years for aggravated burglary in which woman suffered wrench attack

William Doyle (24) of Knocknarea Road, Drimnagh, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to aggravated burglary on November 20th, 2021. His co-accused, who was responsible for the attack on the woman and a second attack on her husband, has previously been jailed for 12 years.

Events

6 h. ago 'Outrageous': Trump plans to screen US visitors based on five

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adding social media as a mandatory data element for an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) application.

Politics

7 h. ago Fine Gael Councillor asked Superintendent to 'sort' speeding ticket for him, gardaí trial told

The court heard that Liam Galvin sent Supt Eamon O’Neill an image of a fixed charge penalty notice relating to him being detected allegedly speeding at 142km/h in a 120km/h zone in 2017.

Politics

8 h. ago RTÉ reduces staff by 95 in 2025 with aim of 400 departing over next five years

Meanwhile, RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst has said he has not applied for the top job at the BBC.

Politics

9 h. ago Grime, rodents and cockroaches: 14 closure orders issued by FSAI in November

Rodents, cockroaches and dirty kitchens: FSAI shuts 14 food businesses in November for hygiene breaches.

Politics

9 h. ago Tax breaks tackling dereliction to be introduced in Letterkenny

A tax incentive scheme aimed at tackling dereliction is set to be expanded to Letterkenny from June of next year.… The post Tax breaks tackling dereliction to be introduced in Letterkenny appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

9 h. ago Government urged to restrict ‘toxic’ social media algorithms

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said hate and misinformation was being spread through communities by these algorithms.

Politics

10 h. ago HSE confirms second ransomware attack but 'no evidence' patient data was stolen

It has now emerged that a second ransomware attack took place last February

Events

10 h. ago Stricter rules for puppy farms is ‘something people want action on’, Dáil hears

The government agreed to shorten the delay to a Bill that would increase regulations on dog breeding.

Politics

11 h. ago Infant boy remains in critical condition after crash in Co Louth

At around 8:10pm on Saturday December 6th, gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of the collision on the R132 at Dowdallshill.

Events

11 h. ago DCC chief says Dublin region 'entitled to' more tax revenues so more money can be spent there

Richard Shakespeare spoke about the future of Dublin and how he hopes to increase the council’s revenue.

Economics

11 h. ago Dáil hears Letterkenny students forced to learn in ‘appalling’ overcrowding conditions

Donegal Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has called for urgency in the plan to construct new school buildings at… The post Dáil hears Letterkenny students forced to learn in ‘appalling’ overcrowding conditions appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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