Gardaí issue bank holiday road safety appeal


GARDAÍ have begun an enforcement operation on the county’s roads that will continue over the bank holiday weekend. They are appealing for road users, whatever mode of transport they are using, to stay safe this Halloween bank holiday. “Bank Holiday Weekend periods are one of the busiest periods on Irish roads, they are also one […]

Boy dies in hit-and-run in Bundoran


Gardaí at Ballyshannon are appealing for witnesses following a fatal hit and run traffic collision in Bundoran last night. Shortly after 9:20pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Atlantic Way, Bundoran. The pedestrian, a boy aged 9 years, was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. Advertisement […]

Be safe, be seen – Gardaí issue warning ahead of dark nights


Gardaí in Donegal have urged pedestrians and motorists to be safe ahead of the dark winter nights.  People are urged to wear a hi-vis jacket while walking, running or cycling  while motorists are urged to ensure the lights in their vehicle are working properly. A Garda spokesperson said, “The nights are starting to close in. […]

Several motorists caught speeding on Donegal roads


A NUMBER of vehicles were detected speeding by Buncrana Roads Policing Unit this week.  Some speeds detected include: – 83KPH in a 60KPH Zone (Burnfoot) – 110KPH in a 80KPH Zone (Glentogher) – 111KPH in a 80KPH Zone (Glentogher) – 114KPH in a 80KPH Zone (Glentogher) – 119KPH in a 100KPH Zone (Newtowncunningham) Advertisement A […]

Gardaí issue warning after two drivers caught speeding


GARDAÍ from Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit have issued a stark warning after two motorists were caught speeding.  It comes after members carried out speed checks on Sunday. A Garda spokesperson said, “A number of motorists were detected travelling in excess of the legal speed limit and a number of Fixed Charge Penalty Notices have been […]

Road closed in Bridgend following collision


Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending the scene of a road traffic collision at Carrowreagh, Bridge End this morning, Tuesday August 29. The road is currently closed and local diversions have been put in place. No further information is available at this time, a Garda spokesperson told the Donegal News.

Leaving cert students advised to celebrate safely


Gardaí in Donegal have advised Leaving Certificate students who are planning on celebrating tonight to do so safely.  Over 2,000 students in Donegal received their results earlier tonight. Ahead of a night of celebrations, Gardaí in Donegal have issued advice to students. “If you are planning to go out celebrating tonight, look out for your […]

Drivers urged to slow down after motorist caught speeding this morning 


GARDAÍ in Donegal are urging motorists to slow down after a motorist was caught travelling at 40 kilometres per hour over the speed limit this morning.  Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit are out conducting early morning speed checks and they have detected a vehicle travelling at 140KPH in a speed zone of 100KPH. The driver […]