THE Garda Representative Association has confirmed it will proceed with a no confidence vote in the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. The GRA met with Commissioner Harris and his team this morning to discuss the dispute which centres around the potential return of a pre-Covid roster in November. The GRA said this decision will impact officers’ […]
Public reminded to stay safe this bank holiday weekend
AS the August bank holiday is approaching, health services are reminding the public of the care options available if you become unwell. Health services are reminding people that COVID-19 is circulating in communities while health and emergency services across the North-west are anticipating a busy weekend. Many local pharmacies will be open over the weekend […]
Man arrested and two men taken to hospital following alleged assault
Gardaí are investigating a public order incident and alleged assault that occurred at an address at Main Street, Letterkenny last night. At approximately 9pm, Gardaí attended the scene following reports of an altercation involving a number of individuals. One man in his 20’s was arrested at the scene and detained at a Donegal Garda station. […]
Long overdue duty of care reforms must result in reduced insurance costs – Pearse Doherty TD
DONEGAL Deputy Pearse Doherty TD has welcomed the commencement of legislation that aims to rebalance the duty of care and reduce insurance costs. The Donegal TD and Sinn Fein’s spokesperson on finance called on the insurance industry to respond to this reform by reducing insurance costs for consumers and businesses. Speaking today, Teachta Doherty said the […]
Community groups urged to join M&S Letterkenny food redistribution scheme
Marks & Spencer Ireland is calling on charities and community groups in Donegal to join its food redistribution scheme to avail of free, quality M&S food from the Letterkenny store. The M&S food redistribution programme has been running since 2015 with its redistribution partner Neighbourly and is designed to eliminate food waste and to link […]
Over 3 per cent increase in new cars registrations in Donegal
THE number of new car registrations in Donegal has increased by three percent compared to last year. Between January and July, the number of new car registrations has increased by 3.2 per cent when compared to the same time period last year. According to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), […]
Road deaths in the first half of 2023 are the worst for six years
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have issued a stark warning that years of road safety progress is being undone as new figures reveal that road deaths in the first half of 2023 are the worst for six years. 95 road deaths have occurred so far this year (as of 26 July […]
Police appeal for witnesses to sectarian hate crime on a train
Police in Derry investigating reports of incidents that occurred on a train at the weekend are appealing for witnesses. Shortly after 11.10pm on Saturday, July 29, police received reports about ongoing verbal abuse on a train travelling towards Derry. Police responded and, when they arrived at the train station, a male passenger reported he had […]
Two teenage girls killed in Monaghan crash
AN Garda Síochána remain at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred yesterday evening, (Monday) on the N54 in Legnakelly, Clones to Smithborough Road, Monaghan. Two female teenagers, aged 16 and 17 years, who were passengers of the car, were fatally injured during the collision. Their bodies have been removed from the […]
Scratch cards stolen from two businesses in Derry
POLICE in Derry are investigating reports of scratch cards stolen from two different businesses in the city at the weekend. Both incidents are reported to have occurred in the Galliagh area; the first shortly before midday yesterday, Sunday July 30, and the second just before 8pm last night. Enquiries are ongoing and, in the meantime, […]