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Fatal road traffic collision at St Johnston 25.02.26

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal two vehicle road traffic collision at St Johnston, yesterday, Tuesday 24th February 2026. Emergency services were alerted to the collision, involving a lorry and a car, which occurred at around 11:15pm.

A male passenger of the car (in his late teens) was pronounced deceased at the scene. His remains were conveyed to the morgue at Letterkenny University Hospital. A second male passenger was conveyed to Altnagelvin Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

The male driver of the car (also in his late teens) was conveyed to Altnagelvin Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. He was later transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.

The R236 road was closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 10:45pm and 11:45pm on Tuesday 24th February 2026 are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 91 67100.

Culdaff Boil Water Notice 17.02.26



Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) has issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of customers supplied by the Culdaff Public Water Supply.

This notice is being issued due to high turbidity in the raw water which has affected the treatment process at Culdaff Water Treatment Plant.

You can check if your property is included by visiting www.water.ie and entering your Eircode.



A map of the area is attached above and available to view at www.water.ie

The public are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled.

Updates are also available via Uisce Éireann customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.

Buncrana Water Leak 05.02.26



Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) have successfully located the significant leak that had been impacting water supply in the Keelogs and Druminor areas of Buncrana.

The leak was identified following extensive investigations and repair works have since been completed. As a result, water supply has now returned to people across the affected areas.

Local Enhancement Programme 03.02.26



The Local Enhancement Programme 2026 is inviting applications for capital funding from Inishowen community groups in disadvantaged areas.

The programme has a national allocation of €7 million, with an application option for both small and large capital grants as follows:

• Small Grant: (€500-€1,000) to carry out minor repairs and improvements to community facilities or to support the purchase of equipment.

• Large Grant: (€5,000-€10,000) to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to community facilities or to support the purchase of equipment.

Closing date: The closing date for receipt of applications to the scheme is 3:30pm on Thursday, 26th February 2026.

For further details visit: www.donegalcoco.ie

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