Buncrana has a new
Garda second-in-command in the guise of Inspector
Donal Sweeney.
Garda Inspector Sweeney took up his post this week
at the Inishowen District Headquarters following the
departure of Garda Inspector Jody Crowe, who has
taken up a new post in Lucan, Dublin.
Buncrana District Court yesterday, was the first
professional outing locally for the new inspector.
The 47- year old who is married with a family and
who was promoted from sergeant last month, was
introduced to the court by Buncrana Superintendent
Jimmy Coen.
Supt. Coen said he had previously served with
Inspector Sweeney in the Cavan-Monaghan Division and
he looked forward to working with him again.
Inspector Sweeney, originally from Athlone, Co.
Westmeath, was also welcomed to the district
by solicitor Ciaran MacLochlainn, speaking on behalf
of his legal colleagues.
Mr. MacLochlainn revealed that Inspector Sweeney was
a second-generation Donegal man in that his father
hailed from Milford. "We're delighted to welcome him
back to Donegal and while we will try to take
advantage of him in court," smiled Mr. MacLochlainn,
"we wish him well in his new job". Judge Zaidan
echoed the views expressed. "I wish you well in your
new post. It's good to see the return of the
prodigal son," he said. Inspector Sweeney thanked
the speakers for their kind wishes. "I look forward
to working here," he said. |
