by Louise Doyle DONEGAL’S Garda Representative Association (GRA) President has said he was both “taken aback” by and “understanding” of the decision of many gardaí to quit the force. Brendan O’Connor was speaking in the wake of a major new study exploring why so many gardaí are choosing to leave their job. Advertisement In March of […]
Two men arrested in Donegal as part of Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation investigation
Gardaí in Donegal have arrested two men for Organised Crime related offences as part of an International Investigation into Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation. The 35 and 28 year olds are currently being detained in Garda Stations within the county. Gardaí joined by International colleagues are investigating the alleged trafficking of persons into the country […]
Relief as missing Donegal teenager is located
Missing person Steven Boyle has been located safe and well. The 14 year old went missing from Burnfoot, Co. Donegal on August 22, 2023. A spokesperson from An Garda Síochána gave thanks to everyone for their help in locating Steven. “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance,” […]
Campaign calling for slower speeds outside school gates
This year, the Donegal Road Safety Working Group are focusing on the need for slower speeds outside school gates. On October 23 and 24, members of the Donegal Road Working Group, in the company of An Garda Síochána, will be highlighting the need for reduced speed at four schools across the county: Kilbarron NS, Ballyshannon, […]
Be safe, be seen – Gardaí issue warning ahead of dark nights
Gardaí in Donegal have urged pedestrians and motorists to be safe ahead of the dark winter nights. People are urged to wear a hi-vis jacket while walking, running or cycling while motorists are urged to ensure the lights in their vehicle are working properly. A Garda spokesperson said, “The nights are starting to close in. […]
Motorist caught travelling at 123kph in Donegal
GARDAÍ in Donegal arrested a motorist who was subject to a bench warrant after they were caught speeding. Gardaí from Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit detected a vehicle being driven at 123KPH in a 100KPH speed zone yesterday, Tuesday August 22. The vehicle was stopped and through the use of the active mobility device it […]
Blaney insists Garda numbers in Donegal remains a concern
A DONEGAL Senator has warned that more work needs to be done to improve the number of Gardaí serving in the county. Fianna Fáil Senator Niall Blaney said he welcomed the decision by An Garda Síochána not to go ahead with controversial plans to amalgamate Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim into one Garda division. “Donegal is […]
Male Garda injured in incident near Creeslough
Gardaí attended the scene of a public order incident involving a group of individuals in Kildarragh near Creeslough in the early hours of Saturday August 19 2023. The incident occurred on a public road at approximately 2am. During the course of this incident, a male Garda was injured and conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for […]
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 […]
Frontline garda numbers down since start of year
by Louise Doyle THE number of frontline gardaí working in stations across the Donegal division has fallen since the start of this year, according to latest An Garda Síochána staffing figures. There were 0.7 per cent less gardaí attached to stations in Donegal as of June 2023, when 436 gardaí were working in stations across the county. Advertisement This […]