Intensive road safety operation launched for festive period across Sligo & Leitrim
An intensive six-week road safety operation has been launched for the festive period across Co. Sligo and Co. Leitrim. The campaign will run until January 3rd, with the aim of reducing road deaths over the Christmas and New Year period. In a statement, Inspector Paul Kilcoyne said that…
Sligo Gardai to hold open community meetings
Gardai in the Sligo Garda District are holding a number of open community meetings. The aim is to canvas people’s opinions as to what An Garda Siochana should focus their efforts on in 2023. These meetings will assist Gardai in formulating their policing plans going forward and community…
Man dies following collision in Ballyshannon area
A man in his 70s has died after the tractor he was driving overturned in the Ballyshannon area. It happened in Corlea, just before 11am yesterday morning. His remains have been taken to Sligo University Hospital where a post-mortem examination is due to take place. Gardaí in…
Donegal man killed in weekend collision in Galway
A Donegal man has been killed in a weekend collision in Galway. Mark McDaid from Carndonagh was struck by a vehicle early yesterday morning around 12.30am on the N83 near Tuam. It is believed Mr McDaid was in Galway to visit his sibling who is unwell in hospital.…
Teen in serious condition following assault in Bundoran
Gardaí are investigating an assault on a teenager that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, at a premises in Bundoran, County Donegal. The injured male is currently receiving treatment for serious injuries at Beaumont Hospital. A man in his late teens was arrested as part of…
Motorist clocked 71km over speed limit in Sligo
A motorist has been clocked speeding at 171km per hour in 100km zone in Sligo this week. Sligo Gardaí confirmed that the car was also caught speeding during extremely wet road conditions. The driver was stopped and now face’s a court appearance. Gardai are reminding all road users…
Community Alert meeting taking place in Cliffoney tonight
A Community Alert meeting is taking place in Cliffoney tonight. It’s getting underway at 8pm in Cliffoney Hall. Members of An Garda Siochana along with Vanessa Clarke from Muintir na Tire will be in attendance. Among the topics of discussion will be the text alert scheme and…