A gender discrimination claim taken by a transgender childcare worker in Letterkenny has been dismissed by the Workplace Relations Commission.

According to the Irish Daily Mail, the worker challenged her dismissal from a childcare facility at the Craoibhín Community Enterprise Centre after failing her probation period in 2024.

The WRC heard that the termination followed complaints from parents relating to two separate incidents, including an allegation that a child was offered “a free kiss” as a prize and another where a child was released to an adult without their identity being checked.

The worker was suspended on pay while an investigation was carried out and subsequently argued that the initial complaint was indicative of gender discrimination. However, the WRC did not uphold the complaint.

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Weather forecast Donegal:

Today: Expect light rain during the day with a high temperature of 13°C and a 35% chance of precipitation. Winds will be blowing from the west at 14 mph.

This Evening: Light rain continues into the evening, with temperatures gradually dipping to around 11°C to 12°C by 20:00 under cloudy skies.

Tonight: Light rain persists overnight into the early hours, with a low temperature of 8°C and a 70% chance of precipitation.

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A mother living in a Ramelton apartment block was forced to throw out her baby’s crib because of damp and mould, according to a local councillor.

Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny Milford MD, Cllr Pauric McGarvey says residents of the Old Store Apartments are living in poor conditions and need urgent support.

He is calling on Donegal County Council’s Housing Department to meet with the building’s proprietor.

Councillor McGarvey says the issue cannot be allowed to continue.

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A Midlands North West MEP claims Brazilian beef should not be allowed back onto the EU market because cattle due for slaughter this September would already have spent two years in the production system.

MEP Ciaran Mullooly says concerns remain over the use of antimicrobials and illegal growth promoters, and argues it is not possible to prove compliance for animals already nearing slaughter age retrospectively.

His position has been backed by former European Food Safety Authority chairman Dr Patrick Wall, who says Brazilian authorities cannot meet the September deadline set by the European Commission.

Mr Mullooly has written to the EU Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, calling for the current restrictions on Brazilian beef imports to remain in place:

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The PSNI says it has no information to suggest a stabbing in North Belfast is a terrorist-related incident.

A Sudanese man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, after another man suffered serious injuries in the attack last night.

Police and politicians in the North are calling for calm, as social media posts call for protests.

The PSNI’s Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson’s given this update:

Meanwhile, Foyle MLA Mark H. Durkan says he has been inundated with calls and messages about a social media post claiming widespread protests and road closures across Derry tonight.

He says many people are worried about how any disruption could affect work, family commitments and travel.

Mr Durkan believes the anonymous post bears similarities to a previous AI-generated protest alert that caused concern but never materialised.

After speaking with police, he says they do not expect all the road closures being threatened, although a protest in the Tullyally area is likely.

He urged anyone taking part to respect others, saying people have a right to protest peacefully but not to cause chaos across local communities.

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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Tuesday, June 9th:

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It has emerged that boat reported as stolen in Donegal had in fact drifted out to sea.

The vessel was moored at Gweebara Bridge in Glenties and has since been recovered.

However, given the time of year gardaí are urging boat owners to implement extra security measures as a precaution.

Garda Grainne Doherty gave the following advice on this morning Greg Hughes Show:

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Independent Cllr Pauric McGarvey has been elected as the new Mayor of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District.

He takes over the role from Ciaran Brogan, with Cllr McGarvey saying it is an honour to take on the position.

The new Leas Cathaoirleach is Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh.

Councillor McGarvey says he is looking forward to the year ahead in the role, focusing on supporting communities across the district.

Meanwhile, Cllr Jimmy Brogan has been elected as Cathaoirleach of the Donegal Municipal District.

He was proposed by Cllr Michael Boyle, who has been appointed as his deputy, and seconded by Cllr Niamh Kennedy.

Councillor Brogan says it is a privilege to take on the role, having been elected to the council just two years ago:

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A Letterkenny Milford councillor has called for urgent talks with the National Transport Authority over how the town’s planned transport hub will operate.

Cllr Michael McBride says it has emerged that town bus services are not currently expected to use the facility when it is completed.

The issue came to light following a meeting involving elected members and Local Link representatives.

Councillor McBride, who originally proposed the hub, had envisaged it as a central interchange where passengers could arrive in Letterkenny on rural services and connect easily to town buses to reach different parts of the town.

He says he will now seek clarification from the NTA, adding that the project needs to be delivered in a way that fully supports accessibility and public transport links:

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The number of learner drivers on Donegal roads has continued to rise, with new figures showing a year-on-year increase of 251.

Data released by the Road Safety Authority shows there were 10,123 learner permit holders in Donegal at the end of March 2026, up from 9,872 the previous year.

Across the country, learner driver numbers have also increased, with more than 388,000 people now holding learner permits nationwide.

The Irish Road Haulage Association says the figures point to ongoing delays in driver testing and claims the RSA is failing to keep pace with demand.

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