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Donegal gardai make nineteen arrests for drink or drug-driving

Nineteen motorists were arrested in Donegal for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs over the festive period. Six of those arrests were made between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, it has been confirmed. From December 20 to January 1, ...

02 Jan 2024 at 10:47

National News

National: Gardai catch driver with pint in cup holder after near miss on busy Irish road

Gardaí avoided a "close call" while on duty recently when they arrested a motorist on suspicion of intoxicated driving after spotting a pint in the cup holder. Gardaí in Cellbridge were on duty when they observed the car being driven erratically, ...

20 Feb 2024 at 07:51

National News

REVEALED: Gardaí arrest over 1,300 motorists for drink and drug driving in just TWO months

Over 1,300 motorists have been arrested for drink and drug driving in just two months. That's according to An Garda Síochána, which today (March 19) confirmed the significant figure - which covers the months of January and February 2024 - in a ...

19 Mar 2024 at 16:51

Local News

Eleven Easter weekend arrests for drink/drug-driving in Donegal

There were eleven arrests for drink or drug-driving in Donegal over the Easter weekend. Gardaí conducted high visibility checkpoints and speed checks throughout the county and there were several offences detected. The eleven motorists who ...

18 Apr 2022 at 16:15

National News

National: Nearly a quarter of Irish pubs have closed since 2015

Almost 2,000 pubs have closed in Ireland since 2005 according to latest research, with an accelerated rate of closure in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. A new report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), published on ...

23 Aug 2023 at 09:53

Christmas

GUIDE: Chef tips for the perfect New Year’s Eve party

While Christmas dinner is arguably the most important – and stressful – meal of the year, entertaining on New Year’s Eve comes a close second. There can be a lot of pressure to throw the perfect NYE party, whether you’re catering for a ...

21 Dec 2022 at 12:02

Local News

Gardai: 'It is sights like this we do not want to see again this weekend'

An Garda Síochána in the Buncrana district have said there have been four arrests this weekend of driving under either the influence of drink and/or drugs. They have posted a photograph on their social media accounts of a car involved ...

30 Oct 2022 at 16:15

Crime & Court

Disqualified Donegal driver with no insurance EIGHT times over drink driving limit

A disqualified driver in the Letterkenny area will be facing the courts for drink driving after being found EIGHT times over the legal limit and having no insurance. An Garda Síochána is currently conducting a major road safety ...

03 Feb 2025 at 14:51

National News

New food and drink outlet proving 'popular' with holidaymakers at Dublin Airport

A new food and drink spot is proving 'really popular' with passengers travelling through Dublin Airport since its opening. Phoenix Lane is the latest food and drinks outlet to open at the airport's south gates, offering ...

28 May 2024 at 10:17

6 foods to help you cool down that aren’t ice cream

National News

6 foods to cool you down that aren’t ice cream

During a period of scorching weather, it’s tempting to run straight to the nearest corner shop – or your own freezer – in search of a chocolate covered cone or tub of your favourite ice cream to cool you down. There’s ...

20 Jul 2022 at 11:58

Local News

Motorist not wearing seatbelt caught drug driving in Carndonagh

Another drug driver was arrested in Donegal on Friday. The detection was made in Carndonagh after the motorist was initially stopped for not wearing a seatbelt. Gardai from the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit stopped ...

19 Nov 2023 at 12:16

Local News

Donegal gardai warn motorists are 'playing roulette'

After another busy weekend on the county's roads, Donegal gardai have warned that too many people 'are playing roulette with the lives of others'. On Sunday night, gardai from Letterkenny Garda Station arrested a ...

08 Apr 2024 at 15:46

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