Sligo councillor calls for more assistance from the public in tackling rural crime
The general public have been asked to redouble their efforts in helping Gardaí combat rural crime. With the clocks going back recently and wintertime setting in the number of burglaries ten to increase in many rural areas. As recently as the weekend an aggravated burglary took place at…
Leitrim councillor says recruiting older Gardaí could reduce rural crime figures
The easing of age limits when it comes to the recruitment of Gardai should be used to ensure that there is a return to an adequate number of Gardai stationed in urban and rural parts of the north west. Those were the comments of Councillor Mary Bohan who was…
Gardai investigating Geevagh burglary
Another burglary has taken place in county Sligo. Gardaí have confirmed to ocean FM news that they responded to the scene of a burglary which took place at approximately 5:05pm yesterday evening in the Geevagh area of Co Sligo. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.…
Leitrim Council to contact Justice Minister in relation to CCTV extension
Leitrim County Council are to contact the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to explore the prospect of funding to finance the extending the Manorhamilton CCTV cameras system to other locations in north Leitrim. The topic was discussed at this week’s meeting of the local council where all councillors on…
Manorhamilton Councillors call for extension of CCTV systems
Today’s meeting of the councillors from the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council will hear a joint motion from all six councillors calling for the present Manorhamilton CCTV system be upgraded and extended to take in towns, villages and strategic locations in the North Leitrim area. The motion…
Gardra progress in rural crime investigations welcomed by local community representative
A local Community representative in West Sligo says recent progress made by the Gardaí in investigations into incidents of rural crime has come as a massive relief to many people who had feared for their own safety following an increase in such crimes. James McLaughlin is the chairman of the…
Minister says vigilant Communities can prevent serious crimes
The Minster for Agriculture is urging communities to remain vigilant in order to help combat the increase in rural crime. The comments from Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue come as Garda investigations are continuing into three separate attacks on older people in their homes including recent aggravated burglary…