THE Samaritans have issued public pleas for anyone contemplating harming themselves to get in touch. The offers of help come following a number of sudden tragedies across the north west in recent days. James, who asked that only his first name be used for anonymity reasons, is a listening volunteer and outreach officer with the Derry branch of […]
Donegal driver caught speeding on National Slow Down Day
A Donegal driver was among those caught speeding this morning on National Slow Down Day. In the first 2 hours of National Slow Down Day, GoSafe checked the speed of 36,679 vehicles and detected 69 vehicles travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit. A was vehicle detected driving 113km per hour in a 100km […]
Relief as Ballybofey teenager found
The teenager who went missing from her home in Ballybofey has been found safe and well. Yesterday, Gardaí issued an appeal for information over the whereabouts of Rhianna McCloskey (14) who was missing from Ballybofey since Friday, 24th February 2023. A statement issued by Gardaí this morning confirmed she “has been located safe and well.” […]
Garda District facing axe
MILFORD could lose its ‘District Headquarters’ status under a new Garda restructuring strategy. Donegal’s most senior officers have been informed that the county will be cut from four Garda districts – Buncrana, Letterkenny, Ballyshannon and Milford – to three. And while An Garda Síochána’s top table is at pains to say little will change on the […]
Gardaí investigating theft of 24 sheep from St Johnston Farm
Gardaí are investigating the theft of 24 sheep from a farm at Ballyboe, St Johnston. The theft occurred sometime between 5pm on Wednesday February 15 and 11am on Friday February 17. 12 of the sheep have a red marking sprayed on their head and four have blue sprayed on their back. Advertisement Gardaí are unsure whether […]
An Garda Síochána warn of rise in theft of second-hand imported Cars
STATISTICS from An Garda Síochána show an increase in Car Theft / Unauthorised Taking of a Vehicle offences. With over 4,000 vehicles reported stolen in 2022, theft of vehicles continue to show a significant increase, a 52% increase on 2021 and 17% increase on 2019. This is driven by the theft of second-hand imported cars […]
Gardaí appeal for information following Letterkenny burglary
GARDAI are keen to receive information on sightings of a male following a burglary in Letterkenny. The burglary occurred at a business premises in the Glenview Business Park, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Friday, February 10, at 3.20am. The front door of the premises was smashed and entry was gained. It is believed that an attempt […]
Gardaí urge people to be vigilant of romance fraud
As today is Valentine’s Day, An Garda Síochána is asking members of the public to be vigilant of romance fraud. In 2022, 70% of all victims of romance fraud were female. Last year €1,958,089 was stolen, up 23% on the previous year. A total of €5,923,869 has been stolen in romance fraud since 2019. Romance […]
Gardaí warn against bailiff mail scam
A SCAM email purporting to be from a Bailiff service has emerged. Gardaí have this week said they are aware of the latest scam, where an individual receives correspondence claiming to be from a Bailiff service. The correspondence states that an outstanding debt payment is due to a Bailiff Service and that failure to do […]
Road Safety ‘Day of Action’ ongoing in Donegal
A ‘Day of Action’ is currently underway in Donegal, as An Garda Síochána urges all road users to ‘STAY SAFE’ this St Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend. Today’s operation will consist of high visibility rolling checkpoints and patrols across road corridors in Donegal from 9am to 9pm, led by Roads Policing Units based at Carrick On […]