Donegal-based garda seeks to have case included in McCabe public inquiry
Pressure is mounting for an alleged smear campaign against a Donegal-based garda to be included as part of the public inquiry involving Sergeant Maurice McCabe. Garda Keith Harrison claims he has been the victim of a five-year campaign of intimidation after arresting a fellow officer for drink-driving in Athlone in…
New Garda drug testing measures to be in place by Easter
A Donegal campaigner says a new roadside drugtesting measures will be in place by the Gardai by Easter. Mary Clinton founder of the A-Ceart road safety group says this is welcome news for road safety in Ireland. She was speaking on Ocean FM this morning in support of proposals by…
Gardaí uncover cannabis grow house in Leitrim
Gardaí in Carrick-on-Shannon have uncovered a cannabis grow house in Aughavass, Leitrim. 250 mature plants ready for harvesting have been seized in a highly sophisticated grow house with an estimated street value in excess of €200,000. A non national, in his early 50’s, has been arrested at the scene and is…
Gardai continue to monitor area around IT Sligo following letter threat
Gardai are today continuing to monitor the area around Ballinode in Sligo town as a result of threatening letter left last month in a room at IT Sligo. The monitoring includes the presence in the area of the Garda armed response unit. An IT statement said at the time the…
Gardaí warn about driving the day after drinking
If you were drinking last night make sure it’s out of your system before you drive. That’s the advice from the Gardaí who are warning people to make sure they’re fit to drive before taking to the roads. Extra Garda checkpoints will be mounted across the country over the next…
Donegal Gardai ask businesses to be aware of ongoing scams
Donegal Gardai have issued a warning to businesses across the county and the north west region to be aware of ongoing scams. It’s alleged that foreign nationals are entering shops across South Donegal and confusing cashiers before making off with sums of money. Sergeant Paul Wallace is the crime prevention…
Six north west Gardai graduate from Templemore
144 new gardai are graduated from Templemore Garda college this afternoon. The men and women from two classes include five Sligo graduates most of whom will be posted in Letterkenny in county Donegal. While another Leitrim graduate will be posted in Athlone after today’s ceremony. While the vast majority are…