Intruder found outside property in Letterkenny


by Louise Doyle A FRESH appeal has been made for people not to keep valuables in their vehicle after a Letterkenny man had a bank card stolen after spotting a man outside his home. Gardaí were contacted by a resident of the Cullion Road area in Letterkenny in relation to the incident on Sunday, April 14 […]


Startling figures reveal high levels of injury at work among Gardaí


by Louise Doyle THE chairman of Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) Councillor Gerry McMonagle has called for a zero approach to assaults on gardaí, as stark figures reveal worrying levels of injury at work. Figures obtained by the Donegal News under the Freedom of Information Act reveal 26 gardaí were absent from work over an […]


Man jumped into Mercedes and drove off during car viewing


By Dionne Meehan Gardaí are investigating the late-night theft of a Mercedes car in Letterkenny when the ‘buyer’ who was viewing his new purchase, jumped into the driver’s seat, locked the doors and sped off. The incident happened when the seller of the vehicle arranged to meet a man who said he was interested in buying […]


Thirteen arrests over Easter Bank Holiday weekend


GARDAÍ in Donegal have described the amount of arrests in relation to drink/drug driving over the Bank Holiday weekend as a “worrying” figure. Gardaí were out on the roads across the Donegal Division over the course of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend conducting checkpoints, patrols and speed checks. Fixed Charge penalty Notices have been issued for various offences and […]


Easter Garda patrols continue


GARDAÍ are continuing a number of high visibility checkpoints around Donegal this morning. Drivers are being urged to be vigilant on the roads today, Easter Bank Holiday Monday, following a number of arrests over the weekend. Gardaí have been focusing on the detection of key lifesaver offences which include speeding, drink/drug driving and the non-wearing of […]


Gardaí warn dog owners to secure pets during lambing season


THIS week, Gardaí in Donegal reminded dog owners of the harm their pets can cause if let roam free or unsecured. “With dog ownership comes responsibility. “Secure your dog, have it microchipped and registered with your vet. Advertisement “At this time of year we often see issues with sheep kills when dogs attack livestock. “Dogs […]


Potential evidence seized in connection with drug haul on Donegal beach


By Dionne Meehan  FOLLOWING searches in connection with the discovery of €4 million worth of suspected Cocaine along the North Donegal Coastline last July, Gardaí have seized items of potential evidential value this morning in Louth. These items included electronic devices and documents. Advertisement In a statement, Gardaí in Milford say they continue to investigate […]