Sligo-Leitrim TD seeks clarification in Fine Gael’s Garda recruitment stance
Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny has called on the Minister to immediately clarify Fine Gael’s stance on Garda recruitment in light of the continuing fall in Garda numbers. His comments come as data analysis by the Irish Independent shows that one in four stations had seen a loss in Gardaí, while…
Gardaí announce road safety day of action ahead of bank holiday weekend
A road safety day of action begins today across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal, as Gardaí urge road users to stay safe this bank holiday weekend. 18 people died on the roads in January of this year, the highest total in a decade. Driving under the influence, speeding, mobile phone use…
Major oil spill affecting large section of N15
Gardai have issued a warning as it relates to a major oil spill which is affecting a large section of the N15. It’s believed that the spill originated from Ballybofey but Gardai say that it stretches as far as Bundoran. Gardai believe that the vehicle then travelled onto…
Drink driver tries to evade Gardai in Sligo
A motorist has been caught drink driving in the Sligo area. The Sligo Roads Policing Unit were conducting a checkpoint in the early hours of this morning when they observed a vehicle perform a U-Turn, attempting to evade Gardaí. The vehicle was stopped and the driver subsequently failed…
Investigations continuing after body found in Ballymote
Gardaí are continuing their investigations this morning into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at a residence in Ballymote. Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of the body of a man at a residence on Saturday afternoon. The Garda Technical Bureau conducted a technical examination at the scene…
Sligo Councillor calls for Garda assault clampdown
A Sligo Councillor has called for a clampdown on assaults of members of An Garda Síochana. Assaults on Gardaí are on a steady increase, with the most recent attacks coming in the Clondalkin area of Dublin. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Cllr Marie Casserly says that Irish people have a…
Gardaí investigating death of a man in Ballymote
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at a residence in Ballymote, Co. Sligo. Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of the body of a man at a residence on Saturday afternoon, 17th December 2022. The scene is currently preserved and the Garda Technical Bureau…