by Louise Doyle DONEGAL Division is to be boosted by four additional garda members, three of whom will be based in Letterkenny. A graduation ceremony will take place at the Garda College in Templemore in Friday, after which three additional garda members will be based at Letterkenny Garda Station. Advertisement One will be based in Buncrana. Cathaoirleach […]
Gardaí appeal to road users to slow down this festive period
GARDAÍ are appealing to road users to slow down this festive period. This comes as gardaí began their road traffic enforcement operation on Friday, which will continue until Monday, January 6, 2025. The Christmas period is one of the busiest on Irish roads. Advertisement It is also one of the periods during which road users […]
Donegal driver detected speeding within first two hours of National Slow Down Day
WITHIN the first two hours of National Slow Down Day a Donegal driver was detected as having one of the highest speeds recorded nationally. The Donegal motorist was detected travelling 113km/hr in an 80km/hr zone on the R245 at Cashelshanaghan in Letterkenny. A garda spokesperson said: We continue to appeal to drivers to comply with […]
Gardaí ramping up checkpoints in Donegal this Bank Holiday weekend
by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ will be ramping up checkpoints across Donegal this Halloween bank holiday weekend, and are warning people not drive under the influence of drink or drugs or engage in anti social behaviour. High visibility checkpoints and speed checks will be carried out by gardaí across the county this weekend. Advertisement Gardaí have […]
‘Don’t put unnecessary pressure on emergency services this Halloween’, say Donegal gardaí
by Louise Doyle PEOPLE are being urged not to put any extra pressure on emergency services this Halloween. Gardai in Donegal are warning people to rethink buying or using fireworks due to the horrific life changing injuries they can cause. Advertisement People are being urged not to get involved in any anti-social behaviour this Halloween, […]
Gardaí investigating damage caused to a grave in Ramelton
GARDAÍ are investigating damage caused to a grave in St Mary’s Church Graveyard in Ramelton. The damage is believed to have occurred on Friday, July 26 however, it was reported some weeks later. The damage was caused to a grave surround within the graveyard and it is believed to have happened in the morning time […]
Driver detected 12 times over the limit
by Louise Doyle A DRIVER was found to be 12 times over the drink drive limit when stopped by Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit at the weekend. The driver had no driving licence or insurance and the vehicle was 837 days out of tax when gardaí stopped the driver on Saturday, September 15. Advertisement The vehicle was seized […]
Gardaí urge the public to be safe and be seen as the nights close in
GARDAÍ have this week reminded the public to dig out their hi-vis vests as the nights begin to close in earlier. A garda spokesperson said: “It is that time of the year when the nights are starting to close in a bit earlier. “Please remember when out walking, cycling or running that although you can […]
Two motorists detected speeding in Buncrana yesterday
GARDAÍ detected two drivers breaking the speed limit in Buncrana yesterday. Gardaí were conducting speed checks when they stopped two drivers whom they detected travelling in excess of an 80KPH speed limit. One motorist was detected travelling at 103KPH and the second motorist was detected travelling 116KPH. Advertisement Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued. A […]
‘Speed can and does kill’- National Slow Down day comes to a close
GARDAÍ in Donegal conducted a National Slow Down day yesterday to remind motorists of the dangers of speeding. Speed checks were conducted in various locations around the county to deter those that are intent on driving at excessive or inappropriate speed. The Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit detected a number of motorists speeding yesterday, with one […]