Body of man found in Co. Donegal early this morning
Gardai say they’re investigating all circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man’s body in Co. Donegal overnight. The body of the man, who was in his 60s, was found at a house in Sylvan Park in Letterkenny shortly after 2am. The scene is currently preserved and the offices of the…
Seven properties searched in Sligo and Leitrim in relation to drugs
Garda investigations are continuing following the discovery of suspected drugs in the region recently. A total of seven properties were searched in Ballymote, Sligo and Manorhamilton in relation to the sale and supply of drugs. A a quantity of suspected drugs, pending analysis, was seized during the operation with the…
Calls for Garda checkpoints along border to prevent Covid spread
There are calls for Garda checkpoints at the border due to the high number of Covid-19 cases in the Republic and the North. 1,126 new cases have been detected here while 1,264 have been confirmed in Northern Ireland. 123 people are in hospital with the virus here and 22 patients…
Significant damage caused to passage tomb in Sligo
Gardaí are appealing for information following the discovery of substantial excavation at a passage tomb in Co. Sligo. The illegal excavation at the Carrownamaddoo and Castle Dargan Passage Tomb has also caused significant damage to the ancient site. It is against the law for anyone to purposefully dig or excavate…
UPDATE: Road Reopened. Section of Pearse Road remains closed today
UPDATE: Road has now reopened. A section of Pearse Road in Sligo Town remains closed today following a road traffic collision yesterday. The incident involving a single vehicle and a pedestrian occurred at around 3.30pm Saturday afternoon. The route from the Sligo Park Hotel to the Carraroe roundabout is closed…
Search for missing Sligo teenager stood down following recovery of body from River Liffey
The search for a missing Sligo teenager has been stood down after a body was recovered from the River Liffey in Dublin yesterday. 16 year old Hazhar Hashemi had been missing from Drumcliff since Tuesday last. Gardaí issued on appeal to help locate him on Thursday. In a statement today,…
Investigation into burglary at Donegal premises
Donegal Gardaí are appealing for information following a burglary in the early hours of this morning. The incident occurred at a premises in Murvagh, near Ballyshannon shortly after midnight today. Investigations are ongoing.