By Chris Ashmore YOU can drive from Donegal to Galway without seeing a Garda car, it was claimed at a meeting of the Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership in Lifford yesterday during a discussion on garda resources and the need for additional gardaí to be allocated to the county. Making the comment regarding a drive […]
‘We’ve a chance to make people’s lives safer’
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THE chairperson of the newly established Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) says outside agencies, community groups and local organisations all have a part to play in helping to make people’s lives safer across Donegal. The Donegal LSCSP – which has replaced the old Joint Policing Committee – will hold its first proper meeting at […]
Man jailed for causing €3,000 worth of damage to cars with a crutch
A MAN has been jailed for causing more than €3,000 in damage to vehicles in Ballybofey. Leo Marley (34) of no fixed abode was sentenced at Monday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court. Marley, the court was told, is already serving a three month sentence handed down last month for breaking into a garda station before Christmas […]
Deep sadness following death of Little Blue Hero Adam McDonnell
TRIBUTES are being paid to Convoy teenager Adam McDonnell whose death has been met with deep sadness by his family and many friends. Adam (14) died peacefully at his home at 2 Manor Court, Convoy (F93P621), surrounded by his loving family. Adam will be forever loved and cherished by his heartbroken parents, Rachel and Neil […]
Gardaí roll out bank holiday weekend safety campaign
An Garda Síochána will be carrying out an enhanced Road Safety and Traffic Enforcement campaign over the St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend until Tuesday, February 3. In addition to dedicated Bank Holiday checkpoints and enforcement activity every member of An Garda Síochána on duty will be out conducting road traffic enforcement activity. 188 persons died […]
Shaun Duffy: Appeal on 21st anniversary of his murder
Today marks the 21st anniversary of the murder of Shaun Duffy. Shaun was a local man who lived in a bungalow at Meenacross, just outside Dungloe. He was a 36-year-old bachelor who was well known in the area. He worked as an undertaker and as a mechanic. He had an interest and involvement in motor […]
Five Donegal cars broken into while fans at match in Croke Park
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A CARRIGART woman has told of how her car, along with four others, was broken into while attending a match at Croke Park over the weekend. Jackie Harkin, along with her 12-year-old daughter and family, was returning from watching her native Meath defeat Derry and then Donegal’s victory over Dublin in the National Football League when […]
Woman missing from Letterkenny located safe and well
Kelly McConnell (37) who was reported missing from Letterkenny, on Monday, January 26, has been located safe and well. “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance,” a garda spokesperson said.
Stranorlar driver caught speeding at over double the limit
A DONEGAL driver has been caught speeding at more than double the speed limit in Stranorlar during the fifth and final week of the national Christmas Road Safety Campaign. The driver was caught driving 140 km/hr in a 60km/hr zone on the N15 in Stranorlar. An Garda Síochána carried out a dedicated road traffic enforcement operation […]
Donegal driver caught speeding at over double the limit
A Donegal driver has been caught speeding at more than double the speed limit in Stranorlar during the fourth week of the national Christmas Road Safety Campaign. The driver was caught driving at 140km/hr in a 60km/hr zone on the N15 in Mullandrait. An Garda Síochána have been conducting a dedicated road traffic enforcement operation […]