Drunk driver caught speeding in Donegal
A drunk driver has been caught speeding in south Donegal. Gardaí attached to Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit detected the vehicle travelling at 132KPH in a 100 zone last night. A fixed Charge Penalty Notice will be issued for the speeding offence: €80 fine and 3 penalty points. The driver…
Donegal Gardai warn drives of defective vehicles after rally weekend
Gardai in Donegal have issued a warning after a number of vehicles were found to have defects over Rally Weekend. The Roads Safety Authority examined a number of vehicles over the course of the weekend and issues included missing bolts from suspension, worn tyres and a pick up truck that…
Garda investigation underway after man found dead in Drumshanbo
Gardaí responded to reports of a male (50s) discovered deceased in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 19th June 2022. A post-mortem is expected to take place later today which will determine the course of any investigation. The scene remains preserved at this time and enquiries…
Motorist caught speeding in Donegal
Gardaí attached to Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit detected a car travelling at almost twice the legal speed limit (182KPH in a 100KPH zone) in the Letterkenny area overnight. The driver was arrested and charged to appear before court. A number of other drivers were also issued with Fixed Charge Penalty…
Missing Donegal teen found safe and well
Gardai have stood down the search for missing Letterkenny youngster, AJ O’Sullivan who was reported missing on Friday 10th June has been located safe and well. In a statement An Garda Síochána thanked the public for their assistance in this matter.
Motorists caught speeding in south Donegal
A number of vehicles have been caught speeding in south Donegal in recent days. Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit detected one driver travelling at 138KPH in a 100 zone yesterday. Fixed charge penalty notices will be issued and the drivers will receive 3 penalty points and a fine…
Hopes new Garda compensation scheme will be up and running soon
A Minister of State and Sligo Leitrim TD is hopeful that a new compensation scheme for Gardai will greatly improve members experience with applications. It’s envisaged that the planned changes will result in the majority of cases being resolved without legal proceedings, consequently lowering the level of legal costs.…