Gardaí ramping up operations for bank holiday weekend


GARDAI in Letterkenny are ramping up a roads policing operation for the bank holiday weekend and are warning people to behave responsibly. There will be a visible police presence on the town’s streets and roads tomorrow and over the weekend. Gardai say their main priority is to “keep people safe and prevent death or injury on our roads”. “We are urging […]


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.” […]


Gardaí issue appeal over missing Ballybofey girl 


  Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Rhianna McCloskey who went missing from her home in Ballybofey, yesterday morning, Friday 24th February 2023. Rhianna is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall with a slim build. She has black hair and brown eyes. Advertisement When last seen, Rhianna was wearing […]


Donegal Garda welcomes menopause guidance for women in the force


A DONEGAL Garda has welcomed a menopause guidance document to support women in the police service. The organisation is committed to creating a healthy workplace that places personnel health and wellbeing at the forefront, as outlined in the Garda Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021-2023. One of the key actions in the strategy led by 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 […]


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 […]


New Assistant Commissioner appointed to the North West


 Detective Chief Superintendent Cliona Richardson has been promoted to Assistant Commissioner for the North West Region. Cliona Richardson is currently a Detective Chief Superintendent and is head of the Liaison and Protection Section of the Garda Síochána. She has been promoted to replace Michael McElgunn who is set to transfer to Garda National Crime & […]


Gardaí renew appeal for information over Buncrana murder 


Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information into the murder of Andrew Allen. Today, Thursday February 9, 2023 marks the 11th anniversary of the murder of 24-year-old Andrew Allen. Andrew was murdered by a group of individuals in his home at Links View Park, Buncrana, on February 9, 2012. He was shot in front of […]


Gardaí investigating car fire in Lifford


Gardaí were alerted to a fire outside a residence in Lifford during the early hours of this morning. (Wednesday) A vehicle was discovered alight outside a private residence. Fire services attended and extinguished the fire. Advertisement Significant damage was caused to the vehicle and nearby property. Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.


Road closed in Ballybofey due to road traffic collision


A section of the road at Navenny/Dreenan in Ballybofey is closed as a result of a road traffic collision. The road will remain closed for a period of time. Diversions are currently in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area or take an alternative route.