Gardai had to wait five months for Irish Open pay


GARDAI in Donegal have said they will be reluctant to work at major events in the county after having to wait five months to be paid following the Irish Open.    A substantial number of Gardai were affected in the pay dispute and they were considering bringing the case before the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) […]


Gardai investigate Bunbeg fall


A MAN was rushed to hospital after he fell from an upstairs window of a pub in Bunbeg in the early hours of Sunday morning. Emergency services were called to the scene at Teach Hiúdaí Beag at 3.50am and the man was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment. The man’s injuries are believed to […]


Gardai investigating credit card fraud


GARDAI in Letterkenny are investigating a fraud incident involving card transactions that took place at a retail premises on Paddy Hart Road on Wednesday and Thursday.  A Garda Spokesperson told the Donegal News this afternoon: “No arrests have been made at this time. Investigations are on going.” Meanwhile Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce issued an alert […]


Investigation launched following discovery of body


GARDAI have launched an investigation after the discovery of a body in a house in Ballybofey on Saturday morning. The body was found at a house in Cappry at 9am and was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital. The 35-year-old man was originally from Glasgow but had lived in the area for a number of years. […]


Gardai remaining tight-lipped about sex offenders


  GARDAI in Letterkenny cannot confirm reports that two sex offenders from Northern Ireland have reportedly registered as staying in Donegal.  Officials are refusing to comment on whether or not James White (48) and Jason Lydiard (26) have been spotted in Letterkenny today.  Advertisement Despite other media reports, Gardai have not confirmed to the Donegal […]


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 […]


Filling station raided in Termon


  Intruders gained access through the roof in an overnight raid at a filling station outside Termon last night.   An investigation has been launched after Sweeney’s filling station in Termon was broken into overnight. Gardai have confirmed that the intruders gained access through the roof of the property, following various attempts to break in through […]


Two men in their seventies held at knifepoint


GARDAI  are investigating an aggravated burglary that happened in the Kilmacrennan area on Sunday night at approximately 9pm. A male entered a house where two males in their seventies were living. The male produced a knife and a small amount of cash was taken in the process. A Spokesperson for the Gardai said: “No injuries […]

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Man stabbed during apartment break in


A MAN in his late fifties was stabbed last night at an apartment in Letterkenny after a number of men broke in to the premises. The incident took place at 11pm at an apartment in Fortwell Court. The man suffered a stab wound to his leg and was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital. A spokesperson […]

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