Death of 68-year old Sligo man found in his home not thought to be suspicious
A 68-year old Sligo man has died from what is believed to have been smoke inhalation in his home. Patrick Flynn, Carrickbanagher, Drumfin, between Collooney and Ballymote, was found by a neighbour yesterday afternoon. His body was removed to Sligo University Hospital where a post mortem was carried out this…
Gardai urge caution on icy roads
Early morning frost is thawing in many areas in the north west but motorists are still advised to be careful on the roads. Road conditions were and remain icy around Letterkenny in Donegal with Gardai reporting possible black ice on the N13 Ballybofey Rd as well as Letterkenny/ Fintown Rd.…
Body recovered near Killybegs was that of missing elderly man
The body recovered near Killybegs, Co Donegal, early this morning was that of an 84-year old man who had been missing since the afternoon of December 27th. He has been named locally as Patrick Ward, Roughra, Killybegs. The discovery was made after searches by the Coast Guard and Donegal Mountain…
Gardai recommend leaving the car at home this holiday season
The Gardaí are advising people to leave the car behind if they plan on having a drink over the Christmas holidays. Those visiting friends and family are being advised to plan their journey carefully and avoid bringing the car. Superintendent Ray McMahon from the Northern Garda Traffic region says people…
Gardai appeal for witnesses to Fatal road accident in Donegal
Gardai in Falcarragh in county Donegal are appealing for witnesses to a road crash which claimed the life of a man in his 50s. The single vehicle crash happened sometime between 1.30am and 11.30am on St Stephen’s Day morning. The man, the sole occupant of the car was pronouced dead…
Gardaí ask people to be aware and increase home security over Christmas
The Gardaí are warning people to be aware and increase home security over Christmas if possible. Donegal Crime Prevention Officer Paul Wallace says this means taking simply steps like not leaving money and keys lying around at home or in the car for potential thieves to see. He says be…
Drumshanbo in shock over tragic death of local woman
The community of Drumshanbo is in a state of shock today after a local woman, 74 year old Betty McManus, was killed last night in a collision with a car at Acres Lake just outside the town. Betty was crossing the road from the swimming pool side when she…