Pringle calls for additional oversight of proposed new Garda powers
A Donegal TD has said proposed new powers for An Garda Síochána need more oversight and that any changes in relation to the use of recording devices should be subject to public consultation. Deputy Thomas Pringle believes the Garda monitoring of vehicles with the use of automatic number plate…
Two men charged in connection with burglaries & vehicle thefts
Two men have been charged in connection with several burglaries and car thefts across the country, including the North West region. It’s after Gardaí made three arrests earlier this week. Both men, one in his teens and the other in his 20s, will appear before the Criminal Courts…
Bus Eireann comes in for criticism over imminent price hikes
Bus Eireann has come in for criticism over imminent price hikes to fares at a time when some of its services catering to the North West have been deemed unreliable. Bus Eireann says it’s down to a rise in costs and the reviewed fares are due to come into…
Ireland’s women’s soccer team make World Cup debut today
Ireland’s senior women’s soccer team will make their World Cup debut later this morning. Their opening game against tournament co-hosts Australia kicks off at the Accor Stadium in Sydney at 11 o’clock Irish time. Two Donegal women, Amber Barrett and Ciara Grant are part of the squad. …
Two men remanded in custody in Leitrim burglary probe
Two men have appeared in court over a number of burglaries and thefts from cars in County Leitrim in recent days. The pair were arrested earlier this week after being found in possession of some stolen property. They were detained at Sligo Garda Station and questioned in relation…
Sligo Rally tragedy: Daire Maguire to be laid to rest today
The funeral of Daire Maguire, who died at the Sligo Stages Rally at the weekend, will take place later this morning. He and driver Gene McDonald were killed when their rally car crashed near Ballymote on Sunday. The father of two, who was aged in his 40s and…
Investigations ongoing after suspected drugs packages found in north Donegal
Gardaí are appealing to those along the north Donegal coastline to keep an eye out for suspicious material. It’s after a number of packages containing suspected cocaine washed up yesterday. One package was spotted on Ballyhiernan Beach in Fanad, with another was later reported at Tramore Beach in…