An investigation has been launched in to an armed robbery at a service station on the outskirts of Letterkenny.

The incident took place at the Nynes Gala Service Station in Killylastin at around 6.30pm last evening.

A man branding a concealed weapon entered store threatening staff, it is thought he escaped on foot with a significant 4 figure some of money.

No one was injured in the incident, but one staff member was said to be shook-up by her ordeal.

A forensic examination of the scene is underway.

An increase in robberies, concern for property and increased drug use are the main issues concerning the people of the Finn Valley area.

That is according to Independent Donegal South West Deputy Thomas pringle who was speaking after a ‘Community Consultation’ meeting held in the Finn Valley at the weekend.

This is the first in a monthly series of meetings the Deputy will have across the constituency, he says it will allow him to increase the public ties to the Dail.

Deputy Pringle says a community and policing response is required in addressing concerns in the Finn Valley:

There are calls for a garda investigation to be launched to determine who is behind claims that three yachts were refused access to Greencastle Harbour in stormy conditions earlier this month.

The claims suggest that yachts, from France, Sweden and Buncrana were stopped from entering Greencastle harbour on May 7th after high winds forced them to seek shelter.

It is claimed they left after suffering verbal abuse from protesters.

In a statement the Foyle Oyster Sub Committee says that there is no evidence that any altercation took place on the day in question.

The group wants those who gave the story to the local press and media to  name those responsible for the alleged verbal abuse of visiting yachts.

The also want the the names of yachts that were refused shelter released.

The suggest the story could have been verified with the Harbour Master as the incident, they believe, would most definitely be reported to him.

The statement conculdes that all yachts are welcome in the harbour but not at the expense of the inshore fishing community.

The Foyle Oyster Sub Committees says there has been only one side of the story published.

Detectives are continuing to search for those responsible for yesterday’s bomb blast in Derry.

A device was left in a busy shopping area on Shipquay St at around lunchtime.

Nobody was injured as police had evacuated the area.

They acted after three masked men entered a business premises an hour before the explosion, and warned staff that a bomb had been planted.

Political leaders have condemned the attack, believed to have been carried out by dissident republicans

The organisers of the the Donegal Live event in Dublin today have described it as a huge success.

For six hours this afternoon the Iveagh Gardens in the capital were transformed into a little piece of Donegal.

It’s a tourism initiative, during which local artistsentertained crowds, and a number of well known personalities from the county were on hand to promote their home place.

Lory Meagher Cup Semi Final Results
Donegal 1-15 v 1-12 South Down AET
Tyrone 2-15 v 2-10 Warwickshire

Donegal will once again play Tyrone in the final of the Lowry Meagher Cup at Croke Park. Niall Campbell scored 0-11 to help the county to a three point win after extra time. The Donegal goal was scored by Enda Mc Dermott. Tyrone made sure the final will be a replay of the 2009 final with a five point win over Warwickshire.

Donegal Manager Andrew Wallace spoke with Oisin Kelly on Saturday Sport
 

League of Ireland First Division
Limerick 1 v 0 Finn Harps

Finn Harps remain rooted to the bottom of the table after Friday’s defeat at the hands of Limerick at Jackman Park. Pat Purcell scored the games winning goal in the 66th minute. For Harps keeper Ciaran Gallagher was impressive pulling off an number of fine saves. The Donegal club did have a few goal opportunities but they couldn’t put the ball in the net. Harps difficult season continues and with the second series of matches underway the blues from Ballybofey are still without a win.

League of Ireland Premier Division Result
Derry City 1 v 1 Bray Wanderers

Derry City have dropped three points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers after Friday nights one all draw with Bray Wanderers at the Brandywell. Derry went one up on 25 minutes when Patrick Mc Eleney scored from close range to give the Candystrips the advantage. Bray were level on 67 minutes thanks to a 30 yard effort from Darragh Doyle. The visitors could have snatched the win near the end but missed two late chances. With Shamrock Rovers beating Drogheda 3-0, Derry now trail the leaders by three points. Silgo Rovers could overtake Derry in second place on Saturday night if they beat Galway United.

The PSNI says there’s been an explosion at Shipquay Street in Derry, there are  no reports of any injuries or damage.

Earlier, the area had been evacuated along with Ferryquay Street, Butcher Street and Bishop Street after an alert began in the Diamond area in the city centre.

In a statement issued a short time ago, Sinn Féin Councillor Gerry MacLochlainn condemned the incident.

He said those who planted this bomb need to tell the people of Derry how it will contribute to bringing about the new Ireland Republicans are striving for.

“The attack on a building society will not affect the global financial institutions nor the constitutional position of the North of Ireland but will seriously jeopardise jobs in the local economy.  Not only are the jobs in the local branch now at risk but we will also have an effect on the tourism industry with people feeling Derry is unsafe to travel to.

“The city centre will now be closed for the rest of the day on what is the busiest shopping day of the week and the only people being disrupted by this attack are the citizens of this city.

“Thankfully this was a small device and no injuries and no serious damage was caused and the people who carried out the attack need to realise that they have been rejected by the Republican community and should desist immediately

Racing has resumed at the North West 200 in Co. Antrim, after an earlier security alert was declared a hoax.

The paddock at Portstewart was evacuated for a time after a telephone warning.