Weekend traffic plans in place as Letterkenny braces itself for Christmas run-up
Gardaí will have two motorbikes and other resources on patrol in Letterkenny to assist with traffic flows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Elected Members from the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District, along with officials, met with An Garda Síochána in Letterkenny to discuss their proposed policing plans in the run-up to Christmas.
Discussions focused on measures to support both the daytime and nighttime economies at this crucial time of year for businesses.
Cllr Ciaran Brogan, Mayor of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District, thanked An Garda Síochána for their positive engagement.
“Letterkenny is the driving force of Donegal’s economy with a wide array of retail, recreational and leisure offerings for shoppers and revellers alike at this time of year,” said Cllr Brogan. “An Gardai Síochána have indicated that they will again have two motorbikes and other resources on patrol in the town to assist with traffic flows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in what is traditionally one of the busiest weekends of the year.”
Jimmy Stafford, President of Letterkenny Chamber, welcomed the meeting.
“As Councillor Brogan said, this is one of the busiest and most important weeks for retailers, leisure providers and the night-time economy in Letterkenny,” said Mr Stafford. “We are pleased to see a good garda presence with high visibility patrols in Letterkenny. We expect this weekend in particular to be busy, and this resource allocation will help with traffic flows and will keep people safe during the festive period.”