Lenient sentences for dangerous drivers criticised by Donegal driving instructor
Judges have been criticised for handing down lenient sentences to dangerous drivers and reducing their charges to careless driving. Donegal driving instructor David Scanlon says the situation is totally unacceptable
Passengers adapting well to new rules at Ireland West Airport
Passengers travelling through Ireland West Airport are said to be adapting well to new security regulations introduced earlier this week. Since Sunday, temporary liquid restrictions at airports in the EU were reintroduced, meaning passengers are not permitted to carry liquids, aerosols and gels in containers greater than 100ml in…
Leitrim Gardai stop learner driver ’14 times over legal alcohol limit’
Gardai have arrested a learner driver in County Leitrim who 14 times over the legal alcohol limit. While on mobile patrol this week, Gardai from Carrick observed a vehicle driving erratically. Gardai subsequently stopped the vehicle and spoke to the driver. He was a learner driver, driving…
Gardai encourage victims of historical sexual abuse to come forward
Gardaí are encouraging anyone who wishes to report a crime relating to historical sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders to come forward. They say they’re fully aware of the profound impact of such abuse – and any reports will be dealt with in a sensitive matter. …
Big concern over lack of manpower at Manorhamilton Garda Station
There’s big concern over a lack of manpower at Manorhamilton Garda Station. It follows what’s been described as a very serious incident in the town last week. When help was sought, it emerged that the local Garda station was closed as Gardai were in attendance at another incident.…
Impact felt over closure of Sligo’s Pain Clinic
The recent closure of the Pain Clinic in Sligo is said to be having an impact on not only the patients who had been using it, but also on the public purse. Since June, the clinic is no longer taking new referrals and is now effectively reduced to a…
Hopes Leitrim can host National Trail Conference again in future
There’s hopes that the National Trail Conference can return to the North West again. The conference, which was held over the weekend and ran until Tuesday in Leitrim, was the first of it’s kind to be held in Ireland. A number of events took place throughout, showcasing what Ireland has…