BUNCRANA Garda Station had a visit from a very ‘cool’ character today after he heard about their latest recruitment campaign. Despite having “cold feet” about applying at first, his friend Tiernan stuck by his side for moral support. And with Tiernan by his side, he felt able to “freeze” the day. Advertisement With Superintendent Grant […]
Two arrested in connection with car hijacking
TWO men have been arrested in connection with the hijacking of a car and a number of incidents of criminal damage that occurred in Bridgend on Sunday. The men, aged in their twenties, are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in Dublin. The stolen vehicle has […]
Burial takes place of young woman killed in crash
A SPECIAL burial service took place on Tuesday for Layla Hussein Ali who died in Friday night’s road traffic collision outside Letterkenny. Originally from Somalia, the 22-year-old died after she was struck by a vehicle on the main Letterkenny to Kilmacrennan road at Illistrin. It is understood the deceased had been living in Donegal since last […]
An Garda Síochána to begin recruitment campaign
The Garda recruitment competition opens to applications from those up to 50 years of age from January 15, 2024. Should anybody have any queries in relation to the recruitment campaign or in relation to a career within An Garda Síochána then they can visit www.garda.ie where they will find the information they need. Applications may […]
Woman who died in fatal collision is named
The woman who died in Friday night’s road traffic collision outside Letterkenny has been named. Layla Hussein Ali (22) who is originally from Somalia, died after she was struck by a vehicle on the main Letterkenny to Kilmacrennan road at Illistrin. It’s understood the deceased had been living in Donegal since last March. Family relatives […]
Big jump in blackmail and extortion offences
THERE has been a significant increase in the number of blackmail and extortion offences recorded in the Donegal Garda Division, according to the lastest crime statistics from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Incidents of blackmail and extortion jumped by 266 per cent with just four cases between January and September 2022 compared to 33 incidents over […]
Gardaí issue appeal for missing Milford woman
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 45-year-old Carole McGarvey who is missing from her home in Milford, Co. Donegal. Carole was last seen this morning, Monday, December 18, 2023 when she left home at 8.15am. Carole is described as being approximately 5 foot 5 inches in height, with a slim […]
Drivers flashing lights before checkpoints ‘doing more harm than good’
By Diarmaid Doherty A senior Garda has hit out at the practice of motorists flashing their lights to warn other road users of a Garda checkpoint or speed van up ahead. Chief Superintendent Aidan Glackin said all road users have a collective responsibility to ensure that our roads are safe. Advertisement But he said the […]
Gardaí are investigating a house fire in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are investigating a fire at a house in Letterkenny which occurred yesterday evening, Sunday, December 3. In a statement sent to the Donegal News, Gardaí confirmed that no persons were injured during the incident. “Enquiries are ongoing,” a spokesperson said.
High number of Garda absences
by Louise Doyle THE Chairman of Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) Councillor Gerry McMonagle has said the high number of sick leave absences among gardaí in the county are due to the pressures of the job. Figures obtained by the Donegal News under the Freedom of Information Act reveal 240 gardaí were absent from work due […]