Fears motorists are warning criminals of Garda check points
Motorists across the north west may be inadvertently warning criminals of a Garda presence in the form of check points. The practice whereby motorists flash their light in order to alert other road users to check points and speed vans has been criticised by Superintendent Kevin English at this week’s…
Gardai in Sligo and Donegal investigate road crashes
Gardai have been dealing with a number of crashes on the roads today due to the bad weather. Sligo Gardai say they hope the main N15 north of Drumcliffe will reopen soon after a crash earlier. A number of people had to be brought to hospital after the two vehicle…
N15 down to one lane between Drumcliffe and Grange following crash
The main N15 is down to one lane north of Drumcliffe at Fureys coaches following a crash. The two vehicle crashed happened in the last hour. Gardai are at the scene and have closed one of the lanes about a mile North of Yeats Tavern. Motorists are advised of delays…
PSNI appeal for information about the death of Lu Na McKinney
The Police Service in Northern Ireland is seeking further information on the death of Lu Na McKinney. They have issued a photograph to An Garda Siochana in an effort to get people in the Donegal area to contact them with any information in the months leading to her death in…
Investigations continue into alleged attack on a young woman in Donegal
Gardai in Donegal say investigations are continuing into what’s understood to be a horrific alleged attack on a young woman in Letterkenny at the weekend. Gardai have confirmed that a woman was allegedly assaulted by a man in his 30s at Castle Street in the town between half two and…
Garda controversy: More than 80,000 more breath test results entered in Sligo Leitrim and Donegal divisions
Gardai in the Sligo Leitrim division entered 76% more breathalyser test results into the Pulse system than were carried out at checkpoints. The level of over-reporting in the Donegal division was 61%. The figures are part of the regional breakdown that is emerging from two reports released by Gardai this…
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Pettigo break-in
Gardai in Ballyshannon are appealing for anyone who may have any information in relation to a break in at a shop in Pettigo in the early hours of this morning. A number of individuals smashed a front window at the shop on Main Street in the town before forcing their…