Motorists warned of dangers of drink driving
Motorists are being urged to make sure all the alcohol is out of their system before they drive today. Almost one thousand people were arrested on suspicion of drink driving over the Christmas period last year. Gardai say 11 per cent of fatal road crashes involving drink happen…
Pedestrian killed after fatal accident in Longford
Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Cleenrath, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford yesterday evening at approximately 7p.m. A 62 year old male pedestrian was fatally injured when he was struck by a car. His body has been removed to Tullamore Regional Hospital where a post mortem…
Decrease in burglaries in Leitrim in the last year
There has been a sharp decrease in the number of burglaries committed in the County of Leitrim over the past year with number recorded during 2018 coming in at half of that compared to 2017. Superintendent Kevin English welcomed the figures at this month’s Joint Policing committee meeting in Carrick-on-Shannon.…
Sligo Gardaí recover a number of stolen bicycles
Gardaí in Sligo have recovered a number of bicycles that they believe are stolen property. Bike theft is on the rise over the past number of years in Sligo Town and the surrounding areas. Gardaí advise people to purchase a good lock making sure to connect it to a solid…
Two buses taken off the road by Gardaí for being dangerous or defective, court to follow
Two privately operated buses were taken off the road by Gardaí this Bank Holiday weekend. The Roads Policing Unit from Carrick on Shannon along with Vehicle Inspectors from the Road Safety Authority examined a large number of buses to ensure they were safe and fit to transport people. Of the…
Gardai warn about counterfeit 50-euro notes
Gardai in Sligo are warning businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit €50 notes. The notes are said to be of good quality and are difficult to tell apart from actual money. Gardai have intercepted two youths on theft from a petrol shop and identified them as being two…
Two men due in Sligo court in connection with Donegal Town burglary
Two men are due to appear before Sligo District Court this morning arising from the burglary and theft of about €6,000 worth of mobile phones and electronic equipment from a shop in Donegal Town. The incident occurred last Saturday night/Sunday morning. Following an investigation by Donegal Town gardai, the two…