AN Garda Síochána conducted an interagency search operation in conjunction with the Health Products Regulatory Authority in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on Thursday, August 17. Three properties and two vehicles were searched under warrant in the course of this operation targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs. €1,100 benzodiazepines, €2,000 steroids/controlled tablets and 14 boxes […]
Warning issued after man is stranded on Errigal Mountain
DONEGAL Mountain Rescue (DMR) have issued a warning to mountain walkers and climbers to be prepared for all eventualities after a man was stranded on Errigal on Saturday for five hours. Their warning came after Saturday’s rescue of a man who reported being on his own, with a failing battery in his torch and no […]
Incidents of unruly behaviour prompt concerns
STRONG claims that violent assaults in Letterkenny are becoming a common occurrence have prompted a call for the Garda Commissioner to revisit the allocation of just one newly attested Garda to Donegal. Inside 24 hours on Tuesday, two serious altercations occurred in Letterkenny town centre. Once again, there have been calls for an increased Garda presence in the […]
Warning over bogus door-to-door callers
GARDAÍ are calling on people to be vigilant for elderly family members and neighbours following an incident of a suspected door-to-door bogus caller in Letterkennny. Gardaí say they have received reports of a man calling to houses selling ornaments and jigsaws. He told a different story at each house in relation to his situation, and […]
Man arrested and two men taken to hospital following alleged assault
Gardaí are investigating a public order incident and alleged assault that occurred at an address at Main Street, Letterkenny last night. At approximately 9pm, Gardaí attended the scene following reports of an altercation involving a number of individuals. One man in his 20’s was arrested at the scene and detained at a Donegal Garda station. […]
Two teenage girls killed in Monaghan crash
AN Garda Síochána remain at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred yesterday evening, (Monday) on the N54 in Legnakelly, Clones to Smithborough Road, Monaghan. Two female teenagers, aged 16 and 17 years, who were passengers of the car, were fatally injured during the collision. Their bodies have been removed from the […]
Man hospitalised after assault in Ardara
A MAN in his 20s was hospitalised after an assault in Ardara on Saturday night.
Rise in theft of Japanese cars in Letterkenny
A WARNING over the lack of security measures in imported vehicles has been made following a rise in the theft of Japanese cars in Letterkenny. Gardaí are advising owners of imported vehicles, particularly Japanese imports, to check out the security features and make decisions relating to augmenting security. A garda spokesperson said: “Many second-hand car […]
Body found in search for missing Galway man
A BODY has been recovered from a lake in Fanad during searches for missing Galway man Greg King. Greg was last seen the Fanad area around midnight on Sunday. It is understood he was visiting the area. Advertisement Following a social media appeal, searches had been ongoing in the area. Gardaí have now confirmed that […]
Missing teenager found safe and well
GARDAÍ have confirmed that the teenager who was reported missing on July 12 has been found. A spokesperson said the teenager has been located safe and well. “We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance,” said the spokesperson.