Gardaí in Donegal are investigating an incident which involved a patrol car being rammed and resulted in a member of the force being injured. Gardaí in Ballyshannon are investigating a number of incidents of dangerous driving involving a red Skoda Fabia with a partial registration number ‘05 DL’ that occurred in the Ballyshannon area on […]
Donegal’s most senior garda officer retires
DONEGAL’S most senior garda officer has retired bringing a forty year career to an end, having been the longest serving Chief Superintendent in the force’s history. Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn was due to attend Friday’s Joint Policing Committee (JPC) meeting but members were told she was unable to as she was unwell. Recently promoted Superintendent […]
Glenties incident prompts call for more Garda supports
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has called for mandatory support for members caught up in traumatic incidents in the line of duty. The call comes following the sentencing of Stephen Dowling who went on, what was described as, ‘a wild west rampage’ in Glenties in 2020 and was sentenced to eight years in […]
Man (80) dies in hospital following Raphoe crash
A PENSIONER has died in hospital following a road traffic collision in Raphoe on Tuesday. The 80-year-old man passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital earlier today (Thursday). A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana confirmed his death and said ‘enquiries into the single vehicle collison are ongoing.’ Advertisement Around 10am on Tuesday, Gardaí and the ambulance […]
Bones found in Ballybofey forest identified as animal
AN investigation has found that bones discovered in a forest area in Ballybofey yesterday are not human. Gardai have confirmed that the bones are those of an animal. The area had been sealed off and Gardaí and the state pathologists carried out an investigation into the discovery which was made yesterday (Wednesday). Advertisement A Garda […]
‘Old style policing’ makes welcome return during crisis
EUNAN Walsh, as the Sergeant in Charge of Letterkenny Garda Station, has been working on the front line since day one of the pandemic. What he has witnessed most during that time is the growth of community spirit and the appreciation of the public for a Garda’s work. When the pandemic hit last March, Sgt […]
Another rural break-in overnight in Donegal
Significant damage was caused to a rural, family-run business in Killygordon after two men broke into the premises over night. McCreary’s Topline, at Crossroads in Killygordon was broken into in the early hours of this morning, however it is understood nothing was stolen, but extensive damage was caused. Advertisement A security alarm alerted Gardai […]
Search for missing man in Castlefinn
GARDAI are co-ordinating a search for a man in his late twenties who was reported missing in the early hours of this morning. The Malin Head Coast Guard said they were called out this morning to assist in the search however, their helicopter has now been stood down. A Spokesperson for the Coast Guard said […]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday warning – Gardai
December 2016 saw an increase of 15.4% in online purchases2 with over 50% of Irish people shopping online3, most of whom purchased or sold goods and services with no difficulty. However, in a small number of cases difficulties do arise and fraud results in users losing money or having their credit/debit card details being compromised. […]
Two seriously injured in car smash
TWO people have been seriously injured in a road traffic accident that occurred yesterday morning. The smash occurred on the R246 at Tirhomin between Milford and Kerrykeel after 10am on Sunday morning. Advertisement A man and a woman were rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital, before the man was later transferred to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. […]