Danny’s little garda helpers ‘bust’ out the Christmas cheer!

No-one is safe when Donegal’s youngest gardaí are on duty – not even Santa’s elves!

Donegal’s three Little Blue Heroes had a busy day yesterday carrying out pre-Christmas inspections at Letterkenny Garda Station with the help of Mrs Brown’s Boys star Danny O’Carroll.

And there was plenty of merriment and divilment with Garda Jack Beattie from Raphoe, Garda Ray Campbell from Bridgend and Garda Michael ‘Birdie’ Mc Laughlin from the Frosses working together.

Actor Danny O’Carroll (who plays bad boy Buster in Mrs Brown’s Boys) and Letterkenny Chamber President Jimmy Stafford joined the fun – adding even more mischief to the party!

The three special boys have been welcomed onto the force under the ‘Little Blue Heroes’ charity project to bring some youthful expertise to the district and to ensure Donegal is safe for Santa and his reindeer this Christmas.

Santa himself arrived in Letterkenny to outline his Christmas Eve plans, but his elf colleague turned out to be a ‘Rebel without a Claus’!

Garda Beattie, Garda Campbell and Garda McLaughlin sprung to action when investigations revealed that the elf had stolen Santa’s driving licence. Thankfully, thanks to their training, the boys successfully handcuffed the elf with the help of Danny.

Gardaí took the visit as an opportunity to present a cheque of over €2,000 to the Little Blue Heroes Foundation. A presentation was made by retired Superintendent O Brien to the Little Blue Heroes on behalf of the retired members association. A presentation on behalf of Sarah’s gift and Ma’s on a Mission was also made at the party.

A great day was enjoyed by the little gardaí, family friends and local community members.

And children across Donegal will sleep well on Christmas Eve knowing that three young gardaí are keeping an eye on the skies.

Little Blue Heroes is a charity established by Garda staff which aims to support local Gardaí in providing financial assistance to families in need in their local communities who have children undergoing long-term medical treatment for critical illness.

The foundation also aims to provide Garda themed distraction toys, activity books, and children’s events (e.g. Garda for a Day or Special Garda Open Days) for the children they support. To find out more or to donate, visit www.littleblueheroes.org