Man arrested in Charlestown
A man in his 60s has been arrested in Charlestown in relation to a €1.2m investment fraud investigation. The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau made the arrest in connection to an ongoing investigation into deception. Gardaí are investigating over 65 complaints made by people who were deceived and lost approximately…
Local TD labels N17 funding suspension as “effective abandonment”
A Sligo-Leitrim TD has labelled the suspension of funding for the N17 Knock to Collooney project as “effective abandonment” as she called on the government to confirm that it has a policy to provide the necessary and timely funding for the N17 project. It has been claimed in the…
Section of N17 blocked following accident
A section of the N17 road between Curry and Charlestown is blocked following a road traffic accident. Both Gardaí and the fire services are at the scene, and the road remains blocked. No injuries have been reported, and diversions are in place.
Man due in court in connection with Charlestown drugs seizure
A man in his 20s is due in court in the morning charged in connection with seizure of Cannabis with an estimated value of €227,200 in Co. Mayo. The arrest follows a search of a domestic residence in the Charlestown area as part of Operation Tara on Sunday. During the…
Renewed appeal over Eddie Fitzmaurice murder
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information in relation to the murder of Edward (Eddie) Fitzmaurice, Bellaghy, Charlestown, Mayo. At 6:45pm on Tuesday 5th May 1998, Eddie’s body was found in a bedroom of his home. It was established that sometime between 8:20pm on Friday 1st of May 1998…
Three people hospitalised following road traffic collision in Swinford
Three people have been taken to hospital following a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the N5 in Swinford. The incident happened at approximately 12.25am this morning. A car and a HGV truck collided on the stretch of road between Charlestown and Swinford. Two occupants of…
Gardai seek information on alleged sexual assault in Charlestown
Gardaí are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl in County Mayo. It happened in a playground in the Lowpark area of Charlestown yesterday. Forensic teams have examined the scene. Anyone who was in the Square or Lowpark areas of the town between 2pm and 8pm yesterday are…