GARDAÍ are investigating an incident of criminal damage after a wheelie bin was set alight outside a house in St Johnston. The incident occurred in the area of Clashygowan on Tuesday, December 2, at approximately 7.20pm. The fire service attended the scene, and the fire did not spread. A garda spokesperson has appealed for anyone who was […]
Christmas Road Safety campaign – Donegal driver among top speeds detected
A SPEEDING motorist in Stranorlar was detected driving at 107km/h in a 60km/h zone during the first days of the nationwide Christmas Road Safety campaign. Over the past week, An Garda Síochána carried out over 1,750 checkpoints, both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints. 118 people were arrested during this period […]
Two paramedics injured in Carndonagh collision
Gardaí and emergency services responded to a single-vehicle traffic collision involving an ambulance yesterday morning. The serious collision at approximately 10:10am on December 2, in the Carndonagh area. Two female paramedics, aged in their 20s and 40s, were conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Advertisement A garda spokesperson confirmed that […]
Gardaí investigate hit and run at Letterkenny roundabout
Gardaí are investigating a hit and run at the roundabout on the Kilmacrennan Road in Letterkenny. The two car collision involving a white Audi and silver Toyota Vitz took place shortly before 7.30pm on Sunday, November 30. The driver of the Toyota did not remain at the scene. Advertisement “Both vehicles were travelling from Letterkenny […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after car stolen in Ballybofey
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in connection with a number of incidents that occurred in the area of the Beeches, Ballybofey on Wednesday, November 26 at approximately 11.30pm. “A red Peugeot is believed to have entered the estate around that time. Two men got out and caused damage to the door of an apartment in […]
Appeal after break-in at Dunfanaghy holiday home
GARDAÍ are appealing for information following a break-in at a holiday home in Dunfanaghy. The burglary occurred in the Kill Park area of Dunfanaghy between September 27 and October 25. A garda spokesperson said: “The owners of a holiday home in that area returned to their property to discover that it had been entered and […]
Gardaí issue Halloween safety advice
GARDAÍ have issued safety advice to the public ahead of Halloween celebrations taking place. While Halloween is generally a fun time of year, gardaí note that for some, it can be spoilt by the misbehaviour of a few. A garda spokesperson said: “The illegal use of fireworks can and does cause great distress to older […]
Donegal driver caught speeding at more than double the limit
A Donegal driver was caught speeding at more than double the limit in Stranorlar during the October Bank Holiday weekend. This was detected as part of an extensive Garda Roads Policing Operation that was in place from Thursday to Tuesday, to ensure road safety during the busy weekend. Gardaí revealed that during this period, nationally […]
Gardaí and RSA launch Bank Holiday road safety appeal
As the October Bank Holiday Weekend approaches, An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority are appealing to all road users to stay safe. Bank Holiday Weekends are among the busiest periods on Irish roads. They are also among the periods where road users are at the highest risk of being involved in a fatal […]
Missing Inishowen teenager found safe and well
Gardaí have confirmed that missing Donegal teenager Elisabeta Milosiu has been found safe and well. The 17-year-old was reported missing from Quigley’s Point, since Sunday, October 19. An Garda Síochána thanked the public for their assistance.