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Negotiations to continue over Cregg House
30 Apr 2012
The Health Service Executive and the Daughters of Wisdom say they will continue intense negotiations over the next four weeks to try to come to an agreement over the f...more
Harkin Backs SIPTU Call for Stimulus
30 Apr 2012
North WestMEP Marion Harkin is backing SIPTU's call for the inclusion of an economic growth stimulus to be provided in conjunction with the Fiscal Treaty. &nbs...more
Mayor says Leitrim & Sligo councils could merge
30 Apr 2012
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says there will be a reduction in the number of councillors on both Sligo Borough and County Councils. ...more
Councillors in Sligo Borough and County Councils to be reduced
30 Apr 2012
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says there will be a reduction in the number of councillors on both Sligo Borough and County Councils. ...more
Garda Gary McLoughlin to be given posthumous award for bravery
30 Apr 2012
Garda Gary McLoughlin, from Fenagh who was killed in the line of duty in Co Donegal in 2009 is to be given a posthumous award for his bravery in Lifford on May 4. ...more
Mayor says councils are not sustaninable as they stand
30 Apr 2012
The Mayor of Ballyshannon Town Council says he does not believe that Town Councils are sustaninable in the future as they currently stand. Measures were revealed ...more
Donegal pharmacist warns of addiction to painkillers
30 Apr 2012
A County Donegal pharmacist says some people are becoming silently addicted to painkillers Rory O'Donnell, who is a pharmacist in Gweedor...more
Council says paking machines faults are repaired daily
30 Apr 2012
A spokesperson for Bundoran Town Council says all of the Pay & Display machines in the town are checked on a daily basis and any faults are reported and repaired a...more
Council say faults with parking machines are repaired daily
30 Apr 2012
A spokesperson for Bundoran Town Council says all of the Pay & Display machines in the town are checked on a daily basis and any faults are reported and repaired a...more
1000 sign petition for allotments in Collooney
30 Apr 2012
Almost 1000 people have signed a petition over the provision of land for use as allotments in Collooney Co Sligo. The allotment group had bee...more
Bundoran Cllr. claims councils has "failed miserably"
30 Apr 2012
A Bundoran Town Councillor claims the Local Authority has "failed miserably" in serving the people of the area. It follows re...more
Bundoran Cllr. claims council has "failed miserably"
30 Apr 2012
A Bundoran Town Councillor claims the Local Authority has "failed miserably" in serving the people of the area. It follows re...more
15 people on trolleys at Sligo General Hospital
30 Apr 2012
There are 15 people awaiting treatment on trolleys at Sligo General Hospital this morning. That's according to the Irish Nurses and Midwi...more
Large crowds attend meeting on EU Treaty
30 Apr 2012
A large number of people turned out at a public meeting held last Friday in Dungloe to discuss the up-coming referendum on the European Fiscal Compact Treaty, which wi...more
Donegal pharmacist elected President of IPU
30 Apr 2012
A County Donegal pharmacist has been elected the new President of the Irish Pharmacy Union. Rory O'Donnell, who is a pharmacist in Gweedo...more
Local councils facing the axe
30 Apr 2012
It’s been reported that a number county councillors in the north west could lose their seats in a radical shake-up of local government. &nbs...more
Statement expected on future services at Cregg House
30 Apr 2012
It’s understood the HSE and the Daughters of Wisdom are due to release a joint statement today regarding the future of services at Cregg ho...more
Leitrim name team for league semi-final
27 Apr 2012
Leitrim have named their team for Sunday’s National League Division Three semi-final against Down in Clones. Dromahair’s Sinead F...more
Ladies league semi-final previews
27 Apr 2012
Bord Gáis Energy Ladies NFL Semi Finals Division 1 Cork v Meath, Crettyard, Laois, 2.00pm, (K Delahunty) Meath were very close...more
No fine imposed on businessman
27 Apr 2012
A 53-year-old businessman was vindicated in court and given neither a prison sentence or fine, after he admitted to the theft of around 28,000 litres of diesel. D...more
Donegal Senator criticises comments by An Post CEO
27 Apr 2012
A Donegal Senator is criticising the comments made by the Chief Executive of An Post for failing to provide any clarity on the reasons behind the closure of two post o...more
KFO welcomes Fisheries position on trade sanctions
27 Apr 2012
The EU pelagic fishing industry is warmly welcoming the unanimous vote in this weeks meeting of the European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee. It ...more
Cllr calls for support for allotment protest
27 Apr 2012
A Sligo County Councillor is calling on people to come out and support a protest march over the provision of land for use as allotments in Collooney Co. Sligo this eve...more
IBAL say IT Sligo litter free
27 Apr 2012
Sligo Institute of Technology is now litter-free and a model for other public places to follow, according to a litter survey by Irish Business Against Litter Laun...more
Buyer sought for Brooks
27 Apr 2012
Six of the 11 Brooks stores closed last Friday as part of the liquidation of BHT Group -including the store in in Finisklin in Sligo- have been reopened by the High Co...more
Lowest number of workplace accidents in Donegal
27 Apr 2012
Donegal has one of the lowest number of awards for workplace accidents per head of population. To mark World Day for Health and Safety at Work injuries-DOT-ie has ...more
Cumann na mBunscol Shligigh April 27
27 Apr 2012
The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Finals Day has been confirmed as Saturday June 16th in Markievicz Park. We would ask all schools to play their group matches ...more
Sligo host Galway in junior championship
27 Apr 2012
Sligo will begin their defence of the Connacht Junior Championship title this evening in Tubbercurry. The Yeats men, who have won the provinc...more
Donegal minor leagues continue tonight
27 Apr 2012
In the Donegal Minor League tonight, Naomh Brid host St John’s, Kilcar play Four Masters and Bundoran travel to Naomh Mhuire in Section One. ...more
Changes to weekend fixtures in Leitrim
27 Apr 2012
There are a couple of changes to weekend senior league fixtures in Leitrim. Glencar/Manorhamilton’s game away to Kiltubrid in Division ...more
Thursday's minor football action in Sligo
27 Apr 2012
In last night’s action in the Sligo Minor Football Leagues, St Farnan’s beat Geevagh, Enniscrone/Kilglass overcame Drumcliffe/Rosses Point, St M...more
Ladies Football April 28
27 Apr 2012
Connacht Ladies Football Minor Championship Saturday 28th April: Sligo v Galway St Brendan's GAA Park, Castleconnor – ...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club April 27
27 Apr 2012
~ COACHING FOR COACHES ~ The course is aimed at people currently coaching looking for new ideas, teachers, parents and anyone with an interest in coaching...more
Leitrim people most likely to leave the county
27 Apr 2012
Donegal people stay in Donegal while Leitrim people are most likely to leave the county, that’s according to the latest analysis from the most recent Census. ...more
Transport costs for Deputy Perry over €130,000
27 Apr 2012
Transport costs for the Cabinet, Ministers of State and other office holders including the President, Chief Justice and Director of Public Prosecutions amounted to jus...more
Protest over land for allotments in Collooney
27 Apr 2012
A protest march over the provision of land for use as allotments is to take place in Collooney Co. Sligo this evening. It was claimed Sligo County Counc...more
HSE to meet management at Cregg House today
27 Apr 2012
A meeting between The Daughters of Wisdom and Senior Officials from the Health Service Executive to discuss funding cuts at Cregg House is to take place thi...more
TD criticises comments by Central Bank Governor
27 Apr 2012
Sinn Fein is criticising the Governor of the Central Bank for comments he made last night on the EU Fiscal Treaty. Professor Patrick Honohan told delega...more
Airtricity League weekend previews April 26
26 Apr 2012
(7.45pm unless stated) Friday, April 27 Airtricity League Premier Division Sligo Rovers v St Patrick's Athletic, The Showgrounds ...more
Team news for Sligo Rovers v St Pat's
26 Apr 2012
Sligo Rovers welcome St Patrick’s Athletic to the Showgrounds in the Premier Division on Friday, kick-off 7:05pm. The Bit o’ Red are four po...more
Donegal U15 trials in Killybegs on Saturday
26 Apr 2012
Trials for Donegal Under 15 Football Development Squad, Southern Division will take place at Killybegs on Saturday, 28th April, 2012 at 1.30pm. Al...more
Sligo Rovers draw tickets go on sale
26 Apr 2012
Tickets for the Sligo Rovers Annual Draw are now on sale and cost €10 with the top prize being a two week holiday for two in Florida to be taken in Sum...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League May 1-3
26 Apr 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Fixtures Tuesday 1st May McCullagh Carpentry Division Two Coolaney Cel...more
Harkin criticises anti-counterfeit agreement
26 Apr 2012
Independent North West MEP Marian Harkin says a new EU agreement raises serious privacy concerns, and could give companies unprecedented access to private internet use...more
Cregg House negotiations continue
26 Apr 2012
The Daughters of Wisdom says it's cautiously optimistic about tomorrows meeting on future of services at Cregg House in Sligo town. Sister Jean Quinn says she ...more
Sinn Fein launch No vote campaign
26 Apr 2012
Sinn Féin is to hold a public meeting to launch their campaign for a No vote in the upcoming fiscal treaty referendum in Sligo this evening. The party beli...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League Round-Up April 26
26 Apr 2012
The race for the Division One title in the Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League is all over as Fiddler’s Creek have claimed the Packie ...more
Rovers boss to meet with fans
26 Apr 2012
Sligo Rovers manager Ian Baraclough will be holding his first question and answer session with supporters next Wednesday night (2nd May) in Fiddler's Cr...more
Sligo to train in Ballyhaunis ahead of New York test
26 Apr 2012
Sligo’s senior footballers will train on the artificial pitch at the Connacht Centre of Excellence in Ballyhaunis again tonight in preparation for the...more
Finn Harps team news for Mervue game on Friday
26 Apr 2012
Mervue United v Finn Harps Airtricity League of Ireland, First Division Fahy’s Field, Friday 27th April 2012 – Kick-off 7.45pm Finn Ha...more
Tourism Officer says weekend clean up was good for publicity
26 Apr 2012
The Tourism Officer with Bundoran Town Council says the recent weekend clean up in the town has bought endless amounts of marketing for the town. The to...more
Bundoran weekend clean up good for publicity
26 Apr 2012
The Tourism Officer with Bundoran Town Council says the recent weekend clean up in the town has bought endless amounts of marketing for the town. The to...more
Cllr. advises motorists of powers of traffic warden
26 Apr 2012
A Bundoran Town Councillor is warning motorists of the extended powers of the traffic warden. It’s understood some motorists have been hit for not...more
Tourist has money stolen from accommodation
26 Apr 2012
Gardai at Donegal Town are investigating after a sum of money belonging to a holiday maker who was visiting the area was stolen from her bag at her accommodation in th...more
Surge in emergency admissions at Sligo General-HSE
26 Apr 2012
The Health Service Executive says it has been experiencing a surge in emergency attendances and admissions over the past number of weeks at Sligo General Hospital. ...more
Drunk driver had dog on her lap
26 Apr 2012
A 50-year-old Donegal woman was found with her dog sitting on her lap when stopped by gardaí for driving erratically, Glenties District Court heard yesterday. ...more
Hargadon's keep the pressure on in Sligo Rovers Astro League
26 Apr 2012
There were three games in Division Two of the Sligo Rovers Astro League last night. Hargadon's kept the pressure on leaders Killinaskully...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer April 25
26 Apr 2012
Wednesday 25th April KO 7pm Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League Carbury FC 1 - 2 ...more
Strand survive but Coolaney relegated
26 Apr 2012
Strand Celtic secured their survival in the Sligo-Leitrim Super League last night with a 2-1 defeat of Carbury. Michael Devins scored twice f...more
Ulster Championship prices 2012
26 Apr 2012
Following the trend of increased attendances at all Ulster Competitions this year Ulster GAA have announced a new admission price structure for the...more
Bail for child sex accused
26 Apr 2012
A 42-year-old man charged with sexually exploiting children, exposing himself to children at the front window of his home and possessing images of child pornography on...more
Politicians positive on Cregg House meeting
26 Apr 2012
Sligo North Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy Tony McLoughlin is welcoming assurances from the Minister for State with responsibility for Mental Health that services at Cregg H...more
Smithwick Tribunal hears British agents operated in the region
26 Apr 2012
The Smithwick Tribunal has heard that British Intelligence agents operated across Donegal and Sligo and received information from politicians, members of An Gard...more
Calls for beds at Sligo General to be re-opened
26 Apr 2012
The INMO is calling for beds to be re-opened at Sligo General Hospital to cope with what they are describing as a "crisis" situation at the facili...more
Services at Cregg to continue-Minister
26 Apr 2012
Services at Cregg House in Sligo town will continue as normal but negotiations are ongoing over funding cuts at the facility. Local politicia...more
More to be done to prevent repeat of botched transplant-McGivern
26 Apr 2012
The father of Meadhbh McGivern says not enough has been done to prevent a repeat of the controversy surrounding his daughter's botched liver transplant. ...more
4 room extension for Leitrim School
25 Apr 2012
A grant allocation for a four room extension to St Claire’s Comprehensive School in Manorhamilton has been approved. The new extension will provide an extra ...more
Donegal GAA April 28-29
25 Apr 2012
FIXTURES: Saturday 28th April 2012 Centra Supermarkets Division 3: St Nauls v Buncrana , Ref: Ryan Walsh, Venue: Mountcharles, 19:30, ; Aodh...more
GAA action in Sligo and Donegal tonight April 25
25 Apr 2012
There are a number of underage GAA games fixed for this evening in Sligo. In the minor league, Owenmore Gaels/Ballisodare play St Molaise Gae...more
Bit O' Red game against Shamrock Rovers rescheduled
25 Apr 2012
Sligo Rovers’ home game in the Airtricity League against holders Shamrock Rovers will have a daytime kick-off. The game on Saturday, Ma...more
Tonight's soccer action in Sligo
25 Apr 2012
Strand Celtic can secure their survival in the Sligo-Leitrim Super League if they avoid defeat away to Carbury tonight. Meanwhile, three of b...more
Keane to see specialist on knee injury
25 Apr 2012
Sligo Rovers defender Alan Keane will see a specialist this afternoon to determine the extent of a knee injury. The Rovers full-back picked u...more
Daughters of Wisdom not invited to Cregg meeting
25 Apr 2012
The Daughters of Wisdom say it has not received an invitation to attend a meeting on the future of Cregg House in Sligo taking place in Dublin this evening. Local...more
Cllr McSharry criticises water charges
25 Apr 2012
The government needs to look at replacing decaying water pipes before implementing water charges according to Leitrim Sinn Fein Cllr Sean McSharry. Cllr McSharry s...more
Cllr McSharry criticises water charges
25 Apr 2012
The government needs to look at replacing decaying water pipes before implementing water charges according to Leitrim Sinn Fein Cllr Sean McSharry. Cllr McSharry s...more
Injured fisherman taken to Sligo Hospital
25 Apr 2012
A Fisherman from Erris is recovering in hospital in Sligo after undergoing an emergency operation on his leg after it became caught in the drive shaft of a shipping...more
Meeting on future of Brooks
25 Apr 2012
Its reported discussions are ongoing today regarding the future of Brooks in Sligo. The builder’s providers were closed on Monday however the sto...more
House fire in Collooney
25 Apr 2012
Emergency services were called to the scene of a house fire in Collooney this afternoon A house in the Ash brook estate was damaged in the incident. No was in ...more
30 people waiting on beds at NW hospitals
25 Apr 2012
Over 30 people are waiting for beds at hospitals across the North West today. According to figures published from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisa...more
Council pays tribute to Fr Ambrose Gorman
25 Apr 2012
Ballyshannon Town Council is to pay tribute to Fr Ambrose Gorman to mark his 100th birthday. A special mass is to take place this Saturday at 3pm in St Patrick&rsq...more
Decision on new crèche development due today
25 Apr 2012
A decision by Donegal County Council on the development of a new crèche in Bundoran is due today. The application is to allow for the ...more
New trade measures to prevent overfishing
25 Apr 2012
The Committee on Fisheries in the European Parliament has approved the introduction of new trade measures including sanctions which are designed to prevent overfishing...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club April 25
25 Apr 2012
There was mixed fortunes for both Senior and Reserve teams over the weekend against Naomh Mhuire at Pairc Naomh Brid. In the reserve match a second half Nao...more
Letterkenny school win soccer title
25 Apr 2012
St. Eunan’s College, Letterkenny 3-1 De La Salle College, Waterford Chris Flanagan (10), Cathal McDaid (16), Michael Millar (80) ...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club April 25
25 Apr 2012
Underage The u8s, u10s and u12s continue their training on Saturday morning. The minors are away to Bundoran on Friday night. The summe...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club April 25
25 Apr 2012
~ MEETING ~ The monthly senior club meeting takes place on Thursday 26th April in Aras Aoidh Ruadh 8.30pm. All committee members are asked to attend. ...more
Resident evacuation not necessary for gas leak
25 Apr 2012
Sligo Fire Services says the recent gas leak at the Abbott plant in Ballytivnan Co Sligo did not necessitate the evacuation of nearby residents. Residents in the a...more
Calls for price of fuel to be addressed
25 Apr 2012
Families are spending almost as much on petrol, as they do on food every week. The cost of petrol has shot up by 75 per cent since 2009. ...more
Gardai appeal for information on burglary
25 Apr 2012
Gardai are renewing the appeal for information in relation to an aggravated burglary at a house in Drumfin in Co. Sligo last month. Two men broke into the home...more
Club workshop in Manorhamilton tonight is postponed
25 Apr 2012
The Club Committee Structures Workshop due to be held on Wednesday 25th of April from 7pm-9pm in Bee Park Community Centre, Manorhamilton has been cancelled ...more
Chartered Accountants 5K April 21
25 Apr 2012
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 5K RUN/WALK 21.04.2012 DOORLY PARK , SLIGO. &nbs...more
Assaulted man at children’s fundraiser
25 Apr 2012
A 61-year-old Sligo man was handed a suspended eight month prison sentence for assaulting a man at a children’s fundraising event and ordered to pay a ...more
Moudly meat carcases found on premises
25 Apr 2012
A Pettigo man was fined a total of €2,250 and ordered to pay costs of over €1,000 after his businesses was found to be breaching food safety laws. ...more
Four taken to hospital after Donegal accident
25 Apr 2012
Gardaí attended the scene a three car collision on the N15 main Donegal/Ballybofey road yesterday evening. The accident happened shortly after 4 ...more
Donegal arts groups under threat-Cllr.Murray
25 Apr 2012
A Donegal Sinn Féin councillor claims a number of arts organisations in the county are in difficulty as a result of cuts to the Arts Council. ...more
Oireachtas members to meet Minister over cuts at Creeg House
25 Apr 2012
Local Oireachtas representatives are to meet with the Minister for Disability, Older People, and Equality & Mental Health Kathleen Lynch today over proposed fundin...more
Abbott says residents not a risk from leak
24 Apr 2012
Abbott Ireland says a decision not to evacuate or inform local residents of gas leak at one its plants in Sligo yesterday was taken by the fire service. Around...more
Beer keg robberies in Sligo & Leitrim
24 Apr 2012
Gardai are warning publicans to be vigilant after beer kegs were stolen from a number of premises across Sligo and Leitrim. In recent weeks there have been a numbe...more
Turf cutters warned of compensation deadline
24 Apr 2012
Turf cutters across Sligo and Leitrim are being reminded of the deadline for receipt of applications for the compensation scheme. All qualifying turf cutters enti...more
Public urged to attend workshop on 'Backing Ballyshannon'
24 Apr 2012
Ballyshannon Town Council is urging members of the public to attend an open workshop in the town this weekend as part of the 'Backing Ballyshannon' initiative....more
Connacht Gold reports 16% increase in turnover
24 Apr 2012
Connacht Gold has reported a 16% increase in turnover in 2011. Operating profit for the dairy, consumer foods and agri-business co-operativewas €3.29m i...more
No vote campaign group formed in Donegal
24 Apr 2012
The first in a series of meetings to take place in Donegal calling for a No vote in the EU Fiscal Treaty referendum will take place in the county this Friday. &nbs...more
900 sign petition to save Garda Station
24 Apr 2012
Over 900 people have signed a petition to save the Gardai station in Drumkeerin in North Leitrim. Leitrim Fianna Fail Cllr Mary Bohan says she wants to make one la...more
Dog distroyed after biting 4-year-old
24 Apr 2012
A dog had to be put down after biting a 4 year-old boy in Sligo yesterday. The Sligo Dog Warden was called to the incident at Stephen McDonagh Place yesterday. ...more
FAI coaching clinic in Manorhamilton
24 Apr 2012
FAI SMALL SIDED GAMES WORKSHOP and ARSENAL FC COACHINGCLINIC 27th May Manorhamilton The FAIwith Leitrim County Council will be holding a Small sided G...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League April 24-25
24 Apr 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Fixtures Tuesday 24th April Division One Sligo Plumbing & Heating vs. Riverst...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League Results April 17-20
24 Apr 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Results Tuesday 17th April Division One G.S.S. 3 – 0 Abbott Ireland &nb...more
Northwest 10K on Sunday, May 6
24 Apr 2012
With just two weeks to go now to the North West 10k Charity on Sunday, May 6th the organizers are appealing to entrants to pre-book in order to minimize delays and con...more
Tubbercurry Golf Club April 24
24 Apr 2012
Sunday 22nd April – 18 hole Stroke Open Competition, Sponsored by Sportech / Ridge 53, 1st Joey Wimsey with 66 nett, 2nd James Maguire with 6...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club April 24
24 Apr 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com STRICTLY: All roads lead to the Clarion Hotel on Friday night for ourStrictly Come Dancing event. The men and women dancers ...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club April 24
24 Apr 2012
The Senior Men drew with neighbours Curry on Friday evening last in Round 5 of the league. The final score line was 2-6 to 2-6. The team play Bunninadden in Round ...more
St John's GAA Club April 24
24 Apr 2012
Our senior team played St Farnans in the fifth round of the league on Sunday afternoon. We started the game well and registered some early scores, but Farnans repl...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club April 24
24 Apr 2012
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Club Hero Cycle: The club hero cycle event is part of Padraig McHugh's Coolaney/Mullinabreena GA...more
Ulster GAA April 24-29
24 Apr 2012
Tuesday 24th April Tain Club Hurling League Division 1 Semi Final (7.30pm, ET if necessary) Loughgiel (Antrim) v Ballycran (Down) at Casement Park ...more
Ulster GAA Results April 19-24
24 Apr 2012
Thursday 19th April Tain Club Hurling League Division 2 Semi Final Tir na nOg (Antrim) &nbs...more
Erne Gaels GAA Club April 24
24 Apr 2012
Results: Minor league Game was Postponed last week. Hard Luck to our under 14 boys who were defeated by Irvenstown in the feile last wednesday, but they bounced ba...more
St Mary's GAA Club April 24
24 Apr 2012
http://stmarys.sligo.gaa.ie/ Senior: St. Mary’s travelled to Bunninadden to take on the home side in the fifth round of the Division 1 League last...more
Alzheimer's fundraiser at Donegal Golf Club
24 Apr 2012
The annual charity golf classic in aid of the Donegal branch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland will take place on Friday, May 11, at Donegal Golf Club using a fourba...more
Cumann na mBunscol Shligigh April 24
24 Apr 2012
The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Mini-7’s Football Finals took place in Mitchell Curley Park on Thursday, 19th April, 2012 (due to unforeseen circumstances the ven...more
Tir Chonaill AC final 5K on Sunday
24 Apr 2012
Next Sunday morning, 29th April, the 3rd and final 5k of the very popular Tir Chonaill AC series of runs/walks will be held in Donegal Town. You will be given a warm w...more
Donegal GAA Southern Board Notices April 24
24 Apr 2012
Southern Board Notes Results Thursday 19th April 2012 U-16 Champi...more
Castleconnor GAA Club April 24
24 Apr 2012
Lotto: The lotto draw took place on Saturday night and the jackpot of €16200 was not won. The numbers drawn were 10,11,18, 30 and there was 3 match 3 winner...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club April 24
24 Apr 2012
~FOOTBALL ~ Anamazing four-goal blitz in the second-half from Aodh Ruadh stunned NaomhColumba on Friday night as an inspired Michael 'Sticky' Ward and com...more
Donegal gardai investigate two break-in's
24 Apr 2012
Gardai in Donegal Town are investigating two break-ins to unoccupied properties in recent days. The first incident happened at a house at Barnesmore on ...more
Calls for government to ensure no cuts at Cregg House
24 Apr 2012
Sinn Fein TD Michael Colreavy says it is important that pressure is put on government to ensure there are no cuts to services at Cregg House in Sligo. H...more
Mayor describes protest as “worth while and effective"
24 Apr 2012
The Mayor of Sligo has described the silent protest in the town last night as “worth while and effective". Up on 2000 people attended a silen...more
Donegal council responds to expenses claims
24 Apr 2012
Donegal County Council has defended the Whole System of Work after the controversial project has been raised in the media again. According to reports in...more
Court hears tributes to late solicitor
24 Apr 2012
Tributes were paid at Donegal District Court yesterday to former solicitor John P. Ward. Mr Ward passed away peacefully at his home at Drumcliff, Donegal Town last Fri...more
Public Meeting on May Referendum in Donegal
24 Apr 2012
A public meeting to discuss the up-coming referendum on the European Fiscal Compact Treaty is to take place in Donegal this Friday. The vote on th...more
No indication if coastal erosion application will be accepted
24 Apr 2012
The Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Brian Hayes, has admitted that there's an urgency to deal with the problem of coastal erosion at Strandhill i...more
Up to 2,000 attend protest against cuts at Cregg
24 Apr 2012
Up on 2000 people attended a silent protest in Sligo town yesterday evening against cuts to funding at Cregg House Parents and service users along with ...more
Rovers knocked out of Setanta Cup
23 Apr 2012
Setanta Sports Cup Second Leg Sligo Rovers 2 (Boco 35, Quigley 48) Crusaders 1 (Coates 106) (Agg. 2-3 After extra-time) S...more
Sligo GAA April 23-30
23 Apr 2012
U-16 A League Mon, 23 Apr, Venue: Easkey, (Round: Round 5), Easkey V St Mary's 19:00, Ref: Martin Duffy Mon, 23 Apr, Venue: Monsignor Hyne...more
Donegal Junior Soccer April 28-29
23 Apr 2012
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE FIXTURES LIST TUESDAY 24-4-2012 K.O.6.30 p.m. Willie Duffy Saturday Division One Kilmacrennan C...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Results April 21-22
23 Apr 2012
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE RESULTS LIST DONEGAL SATURDAY LEAGUE SATURDAY 21-4-2012 Willie Duffy Saturday D...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Reports April 21-22
23 Apr 2012
Willie Duffy Saturday Division One Erne Wanderers 8 Gweedore United Res. 1 Erne finished their season in i...more
Gas leak at Abbott contained
23 Apr 2012
The gas leak at the Abbott Plant in Ballytivnan Co Sligo has now been contained. It's understood around 180 employees at the plant were told to leave the buil...more
Gas leak at Abbott contained
23 Apr 2012
The gas leak at the Abbott Plant in Ballytivnan Co Sligo has now been contained. It's understood around 180 employees at the plant were told to leave the buil...more
Suspected gas leak at Abbott
23 Apr 2012
There are reports a section of Abbot Ireland in Sligo has been evacuated due to a suspected gas leak. It's understood around 180 employees at the Ballytivnan ...more
Bundoran “knife wielding” robber receives suspended sentence
23 Apr 2012
A 50-year-old man has received a four month suspended sentence for carrying out a “most terrifying” robbery. Joe Mcgill of 44 Gaelic Park, Bundoran ...more
IMPACT calls for action to address concerns at Cregg
23 Apr 2012
The spokesperson for the IMPACT trade union in the North West says that nothing has changed in the past seven days regarding the situation at Cregg House in Sligo. ...more
Mother sentenced to two months in prison
23 Apr 2012
A 23-year-old mother was sentenced to two months in prison for carrying out a number of thefts in Bundoran. Eileen Ward - who has 80 previous convictions for thef...more
Minister to view coastal erosion at Strandhill today
23 Apr 2012
Issues regarding severe coastal erosion at Strandhill in Co. Sligo will be discussed today. The Minister of State for Public Service Reform and the Offi...more
Donegal families to support protest against cuts at Cregg
23 Apr 2012
A local TD says some Donegal families of service users of Cregg House in Sligo will also be affected by any potential cuts at the facility. ...more
Sr. pays tribute to support for Cregg House
23 Apr 2012
Provincial Sr. Jean Quinn of the Daughters of Wisdom in Sligo has paid tribute to all of those who have shown their support in the past week in opposition to the cutba...more
Council to issue statement over expenses claims
23 Apr 2012
Donegal County Council is expected to issue a statement later today following claims this morning that a consultancy firm was paid a €90,000 by the Local Authorit...more
People urged to attend Cregg House protest
23 Apr 2012
The father of a service user at Cregg House in Sligo says that he hopes people will come out to support a silent protest in opposition to the cutbacks at the facility ...more
Sligo's Mark Feehily supports anti-bullying campaign
23 Apr 2012
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children launches its Anti-Bullying Awareness week campaign today. It's highlighting the negative...more
Parents urged to stay away from loan sharks
23 Apr 2012
A Donegal TD is expressing concern about the increased financial pressure on young families at this time of year due to First Holy Communion costs, and is urging paren...more
Minister Hayes to visit Strandhill today
23 Apr 2012
The Minister of State for Public Service Reform and the Office of Public Works Brian Hayes will visit Sligo today. Minister Hayes is to meet with the local Strandh...more
Website name transferred to solicitor who claimed libel
23 Apr 2012
The High Court has heard how a US-based provider of internet services is to transfer the domain name and registration of the website rateyoursolicitor.comto a solicito...more
Protest against cuts at Cregg takes place today
23 Apr 2012
A silent protest in opposition to the cutbacks to Cregg House in Sligo is to take place in the town later this evening. The rally is been organised by t...more
Sligo Rovers team news for Crusaders tie
22 Apr 2012
Sligo Rovers face Crusaders in the second leg of the SetantaCup semi-final in The Showgrounds on Monday night, kick-off 8pm. The Bit o’ Red trail by two goa...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer April 25-May 6
22 Apr 2012
Sligo – Leitrim & District Soccer League Fixtures 25th – 29th April. Wednesday 25th April KO 7pm Best Western Sligo South...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Results & Tables April 22
22 Apr 2012
Sligo – Leitrim & District Soccer League Results Sunday 22nd April Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League KO...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Round-Up April 22
22 Apr 2012
City United take over the leadership of the Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League after this emphatic win at the bowl in Cliffoney. Gareth Kelly smacked home ...more
Owenmore Gaels GAA Club April 22
22 Apr 2012
Intermediate Team- Our Intermediate team won a high scoring encounter against Shamrock Gaels in Connolly Park on Sunday last. Having started well and played good footb...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer April 21
22 Apr 2012
Results Sat 21st April Dial A Bus Under 12 Qtr Final &...more
Leitrim GAA Results April 20-22
22 Apr 2012
Gallogly Catering Gallogly Catering ACL D5 2012 Sun, 22 Apr, Venue: Cloone, Cloone 2-10 Ballinamore-Sean O'Heslin's 1-9 Sun, 22 Apr, Venue: Kil...more
Donegal GAA Results April 20-22
22 Apr 2012
Brian McCormick Sports Division 1: Glenswilly 1-8, St Eunans 1-15 ; Kilcar 2-11, Ardara 1-10 ; Gaoth Dobhair ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer April 28-May 5
21 Apr 2012
Fixtures Sat 28th April Dial A Bus Under 12 Semi Finals Arr...more
Sligo-Leitrim over-35 representative panel
21 Apr 2012
The following players have been named for a Sligo-Leitrim over-35 squad that will take part in an interleague tournament in May. Sligo Leitrim & D.S...more
An incident at a private residential estate in Sligo town has been resolved
21 Apr 2012
An incident at a private residential estate in Sligo town has been resolved. A number of Gardai were called to the scene shortly after 5.30 yesterday evening at t...more
Donegal information workshop on Sports Capital Fund
20 Apr 2012
Following the recent launch of a new €30m Sports Capital Fund by the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport to foster an integrated and planned a...more
Silent Protest to be held against Cregg cutbacks
20 Apr 2012
A silent protest has been organised for Monday evening next in opposition to the cutbacks to Cregg House in Sligo. The protest has been organised by the famili...more
Minister says No Cuts at Cregg - Perry
20 Apr 2012
The Minister for Disability, Older People, Equality & Mental Health, Kathleen Lynch, has this afternoon confirmed that there will be no withdrawal of services from...more
Airtricity League April 23-27
20 Apr 2012
Next week’s Airtricity League fixtures (7.45pm unless stated) Monday, April 23 Setanta Sports Cup Semi-finals Second...more
Sligo runner gets set for 100km race
20 Apr 2012
A Sligo runner will represent Ireland at a 100 kilometre race in Italy this Sunday. Helen Lavin, who is originally from Castlebaldwin, will c...more
Full round of league fixtures in Donegal tonight
20 Apr 2012
There is a full round of senior league fixtures in Donegal this evening. In Division One, Ardara host Glenties and Four Masters are home to c...more
Summerhill's juvenile final postponed
20 Apr 2012
Summerhill College’s Connacht Juvenile A Championship final against St Jarlath’s of Tuam was postponed this afternoon. Meanw...more
Rovers fans make their way to Cork
20 Apr 2012
A large crowd of Sligo Rovers supporters are this lunchtime beginning the long trek to Cork to support the Bit O’ Red this evening. The...more
Thursday's action in the Sligo-Leitrim Youth Leagues
20 Apr 2012
There was plenty of action yesterday evening in the Sligo-Leitrim Youth Leagues. In the boys U17 League, Ballygawley Celtic beat Manor Ranger...more
Minister to meet Oireachtas members over Cregg House
20 Apr 2012
The Minister with Responsibility for Disability, Kathleen Lynch, will meet with Oireachtas members from the region on Tuesday next to discuss the crisis over funding a...more
€15,000 in funding for Int. Motor Rally for Donegal
20 Apr 2012
€15,000 in funding has been announced towards the International Motor Rally in County Donegal. The Minister of State for Tourism and Sport made the...more
€15,000 in funding for Donegal Motor Rally
20 Apr 2012
€15,000 in funding has been announced towards the International Motor Rally in County Donegal. The Minister of State for Tourism and Sport made the...more
Senators blame tough decisions for drop in support
20 Apr 2012
Sligo Labour Senator, Susan O'Keeffe, says the drop in support for her party in the latest political poll is due to the tough decisions being made by Go...more
1,200 join facebook campaign in aid of Cregg House
20 Apr 2012
Over 1000 people have already joined a social media campaign in support of Cregg House. The facebook page 'NO CUTS to Cregg' was set up yesterda...more
Bike run in memory of John Lynagh tomorrow
20 Apr 2012
A memorial bike run in aid of John Lynagh who tragically lost his life in a motor bike collision on St. Patrick’s Day will take place in Enniscronne tomorrow. ...more
Sports clubs workshop in Manorhamilton on Wednesday
20 Apr 2012
The FAI and the Goal For Peace project are holding a Club Committee Structures Workshop will be held on Wednesday 25th of April from 7pm-9pm in Bee Park Com...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer April 14-19
20 Apr 2012
Results Sat 14th April Connacht Shield Under 18 &...more
Council to host event in memory of Garda McLoughlin
20 Apr 2012
Donegal County Council is to host an event in memory of Garda Gary McLoughlin who tragically lost his life in a collision in Burt in 2009. Last July, Si...more
Minister to meet Oireachtas members regarding Cregg House
20 Apr 2012
Following further discussions between the HSE and The Minister of State at the Department of Health regarding the situation at Cregg Hou...more
CEO of An Post to appear before Oireachtas Committee
20 Apr 2012
The CEO of An Post will appear before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Natural Resources and Agriculture next week to discuss the closure of rural pos...more
TD says no case for passing of any abortion Bill
20 Apr 2012
Sligo North Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy, Tony McLoughlin, claims a Dail Bill rejected yesterday was an attempt to introduce full-scale abortion into Ireland. ...more
Airtricity League Previews April 20-21
20 Apr 2012
Airtricity League Previews (7.45pm unless stated) Friday, April 20 Airtricity League Premier Division Bohemian FC v Monaghan United, Da...more
Thursday evening's GAA action in Sligo and Donegal April 19
20 Apr 2012
In tonight’s club action, Aodh Ruadh overcame Four Masters with a convincing win in the first leg of their championship preliminary round tie in Ballyshannon. ...more
Ladies Football April 21
19 Apr 2012
Connacht Ladies Gaelic Football Fixtures. U-14 Championship Saturday 21st April. 5.00pm in Gilmartin Park Kiltimagh: Mayo v Galway 7.00pm in Croghan...more
'Try Tag For Free' night in Doorly Park
19 Apr 2012
A ‘Try Tag For Free’ night organised by the Sligo Tag Committee will take place in Doorly Park tonight from 7pm. All are welcome ...more
Sligo Minor Football League fixtures tonight
19 Apr 2012
The Sligo Minor Football Leagues continue this evening. In the A League, Shamrock Gaels play Tubbercurry, St Mary’s face Coolaney/Mulli...more
Wednesday night's cup action in Sligo-Leitrim League
19 Apr 2012
Yeats United and Boyle Celtic are both through to the semi-finals of this year’s Robert Cawley Cup. Yeats beat Ballisodare United in a ...more
Wednesday night's GAA action Sligo and Donegal
19 Apr 2012
In last night’s action in the Dermot Molloy hurling league, there were wins for Tourlestrane, Coolera/Strandhill and Western Gaels over Glencar/Manor,...more
Aodh Ruadh play Four Masters in U16 FC
19 Apr 2012
Aodh Ruadh and Four Masters clash in the U16 Championship this evening. This side’s meet in Ballyshannon’s Fr Tierney Park at 7pm...more
Summerhill to face St Colman's in juvenile final
19 Apr 2012
Summerhill College will face St Colman’s College from Claremorris in Monday’s Conancht Junior A Championship final. The Mayo scho...more
Finn Harps team news ahead of Limerick game
19 Apr 2012
Finn Harps v Limerick Airtricity League of Ireland, First Division Finn Park, Saturday 21st April 2012 – Kick-off 7.45pm Finn Harps will...more
McGuinness an injury doubt for Rovers' trip to Cork
19 Apr 2012
Sligo Rovers are again sweating over the fitness of centre-back Jason McGuinness ahead of tomorrow’s league clash against Cork City. &n...more
Body of missing elderly man found in South Donegal
19 Apr 2012
The search for a missing elderly man in South Donegal has ended after the body of a man in his mid-70s was discovered in a shed near Bruckless. Donegal Mountain r...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer April 17-18
19 Apr 2012
Robert Cawley Memorial Cup Quarter Final D Carbury FC 4 - 2 Cit...more
Hargadon's, IT Sligo and Killinaskully win in Astro League
19 Apr 2012
There were three games in last night’s action in the Division Two of the Sligo Rovers Astro League. Hargadon's beat Durkin’s ...more
Sligo All-Stars awards night on Friday
19 Apr 2012
Sligo All-Stars Basketball Club are hosting their awards night this Friday at 7pm in the Mercy College Sports Centre. Refreshments will be served and all ar...more
John Giles 'Walk Of Dreams' in Sligo on May 7
19 Apr 2012
In March 2011 the inaugural John Giles Foundation Walk of Dreams took place in 15 locations across Ireland. This was the Foundation’s first major nati...more
Sligo AC 8K in Rosses Point
19 Apr 2012
A little over 3 weeks to the Sligo AC 8K at Rosses point. This run is on one of the most scenic routes in Ireland and also one of the flattest whi...more
North West MEP slams diesel hike proposals
19 Apr 2012
North West MEP Jim Higgins says a proposed increase in diesel in Ireland could have devastating consequences for the country. MEPs in Strasbourg have been reacting...more
New business programme launched
19 Apr 2012
A new business support programme for creative businesses has been launched in the North West. Funding of 100 thousand euro has been secured to assist with the new...more
Minister urged to intervene in Cregg House
19 Apr 2012
The Minister with responsibility for Disability,Older People, Equality and Mental Health has been urged to intervene urgently in the dispute in Sligo which is threaten...more
Three games in Rovers Astro league tonight
18 Apr 2012
In the Sligo Rovers Astro League tonight, there are three games in Division Two. Durkin’s play Hargadon’s at 7pm, IT Sligo face C...more
Donegal minor fixtures tonight
18 Apr 2012
There is plenty of action in Donegal GAA this evening. In the Minor League, St John’s host Kilcar, Naomh Brid play Bundoran, Naomh Cona...more
Three games in Dermot Molloy League tonight
18 Apr 2012
The second round of fixtures in the Dermot Molloy Hurling League take place this evening. Tourlestrane host Glencar/Manorhamilton at 8pm, whi...more
Wins for St Mary's and Drumcliffe U16s
18 Apr 2012
There were two games last night in the Sligo U16 League. St Mary’s had a narrow 2-10 to 3-5 win over Calry/St Joseph’s in the A L...more
Carbury advance in Robert Cawley Cup
18 Apr 2012
City United are out of this year’s Robert Cawley Cup. They lost 4-2 in a penalty shootout against Carbury last night in the quarter-fin...more
CPSU say ballot is protective measure
18 Apr 2012
A meeting between members of the Civil, Public and Services Union in Donegal is underway today to discuss reports that staff at the Department of Agriculture office in...more
Parent says people should protest over Cregg House cuts
18 Apr 2012
The father of a child in the care of Wisdom Services in Sligo is hitting out at the government and the HSE over the uncertain future facing people with intellectual di...more
Cllr. requests motion on Household Charge to be submitted to all councils
18 Apr 2012
A Donegal Sinn Fein Councillor is requesting that a motion on the Household Charge which received cross party support at yesterdays meeting of the County Council is no...more
Cuts at Cregg House will be devastating-MEP Harkin
18 Apr 2012
Independent MEP Marian Harkin says the HSE has a statutory responsibility to provide services for persons with physical and intellectual disabilities. S...more
Calls for Health Minister to intervene to prevent cuts at Cregg House
18 Apr 2012
There are calls for the Minister for Health to immediately intervene to prevent cuts in HSE funding which threaten the provision of Services at Cregg House. Fianna...more
CPSU to meet in Donegal this morning over strike action
18 Apr 2012
A meeting between members of the Civil, Public and Services Union in Donegal will take place this morning to discuss reports that staff at the Department of Agricultur...more
Council says An Taisce criteria appears 'unbalanced'
18 Apr 2012
Donegal County Council says the criteria used by An Taisce regarding planning decisions to compare authorities and develop a “league table” appears unbalan...more
Staff threaten strike action if forced to make 90km trips to work
18 Apr 2012
It's being reported that staff at a government department have threatened to go on strike if they are forced to make 90km round trips to work. Cleri...more
Further discussions planned with Cregg House-HSE
18 Apr 2012
The Health Service Executive says further discussions are planned to take place with Cregg House in Sligo after it emerged yesterday that efforts to resolve funding is...more
Garda strategy launched to reduce burglaries
18 Apr 2012
A major new garda strategy to clamp down on burglaries is being launched. Figures show that there has been an 8 per cent increase nationally in the numb...more
Council not to access utility info. of those boycotting €100 fee
18 Apr 2012
A decision by Donegal County Council to instruct Council staff not to access utility information from those boycotting the Household Charge is being welcomed this morn...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club April 17
18 Apr 2012
Underage The minors suffered defeat at the hands of St.Johns on Thursday last on a score-line of 1-03 - 0-07. Naomh Muire led with a few minutes left by a p...more
HSE disappointed no agreement reached with Cregg House
17 Apr 2012
The Health Service Executive says it is disappointed that an agreement to continue the current service with Wisdom Services at Cregg House in Sligo has not been agreed...more
Ciaran Kelly Soccer Academy launches in Sligo on Sunday
17 Apr 2012
Ciaran Kelly, the Mayo native who famously saved four penalties for Sligo Rovers in the FAI Ford Cup Final in 2010 and then incredibly he repeated his heroics in 2011 ...more
Erne Gaels GAA Club April 17
17 Apr 2012
Lotto: Numbers Drawn in Black Cat Cove Sunday Night were: 1, 7, 9, 24 NO JACKPOT WINNER. Next Weeks Jackpot Now Stands At £4,100 Lucky Dip Winners were: ...more
St Mary's GAA Club April 17
17 Apr 2012
http://stmarys.sligo.gaa.ie/ Senior: St. Mary’s played host to Curry at Kent Park on Saturday evening last in the fourth round of the Division 1 L...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League April 17-20
17 Apr 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Fixtures Tuesday 17th April Division One G.S.S. vs. Abbott Ireland, 8pm ...more
Sligo GAA April 17-22
17 Apr 2012
Expert Electrical Sligo Senior Football League Division 1 Sat, 21 Apr, Venue: Corran Park, (Round: Round 5), Ballymote V Shamrock Gaels 19:00, Ref: Dermot Wa...more
Ulster GAA April 19-24
17 Apr 2012
Thursday 19th April Tain Club Hurling League Division 2 Semi Final (7.00pm, ET if necessary) Tir na nOg (Antrim) v Glen Rovers (Antrim) at Ballymena &nbs...more
St John's GAA Club April 17
17 Apr 2012
Our senior team played their fourth league game against St Molaise Gaels in Grange on Sunday. Molaise were the quicker out of the blocks and registered the first t...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club April 17
17 Apr 2012
There was mixed news for both our senior and reserve teams at the weekend away to Glenfin. In the first game of the day the reserves pulled of a great 2-11 to 1-7 vict...more
Donegal Underage Blitzes April 23
17 Apr 2012
Blitzes for this coming Monday evening 23th are as follows; Naomh Columba (hosts), Kilcar, Na Rossa & Naomh Conaill Ardara(hosts), Kill...more
Castleconnor GAA Club April 16
17 Apr 2012
Lotto: €16,200 is the new jackpot!. Draw takes place in Muddy Burns this Saturday night. Intermediate: This Benson Cup Final versus Coolera/Strandhi...more
Gardai investigated for alleged assault
17 Apr 2012
A garda based in Sligo and his son who is also a guard in Dublin are being investigated for allegedly assaulting two bouncers in a late-night incident in Dublin city c...more
Fracking meeting in Cashel tonight
17 Apr 2012
The newly formed 'Cashel Fracking Awareness Group' is to hold an information meeting about Hydraulic Fracturing later today in Co. Fermanagh. It...more
Leitrim Co Co review planning report
17 Apr 2012
Leitrim County Council says it is reviewing the findings of report on planning by An Taisce. The local authority was one of nine who have been warned they have fa...more
Investigations continue into halting site raid
17 Apr 2012
Gardai says they are continuing their investigations after a raid was carried out on a halting site in Sligo on Friday morning. 12 members of the Gardai arrived a...more
Gardai continue to investigate fatal diving incident
17 Apr 2012
It’s understood Gardai are investigating how a 41-year-old man died in a weekend diving accident off the Co Donegal coast. The victim was a member...more
Impact calls for meeting with HSE & Cregg House
17 Apr 2012
The Impact Trade Union is calling for an urgent meeting with Cregg House and the Health Service executive to discuss the situation regarding service provision into the...more
Calls for people to lobby Health Minister regarding situation at Cregg House
17 Apr 2012
Provincial Sr. Jean Quinn of the Daughters of Wisdom at Cregg House in Sligo is calling on people to lobby the Minister for Health after it emerged that alternative tr...more
Donegal GAA April 20-22
17 Apr 2012
Friday 20th April 2012 Brian McCormack Sports Division 1: Gaoth Dobhair v St Eunans , Ref: Ian Molloy, Venue: Machaire Gathlan, 19:45, ; Ardara v N...more
Ladies NFL Semi-Finals April 22/29
17 Apr 2012
Bord Gáis Energy Ladies NFL SemiFinal Sunday 22nd April Division 4 Limerick v Louth, 2.00pm, Crettyard, Laois(S Duane) ...more
“Serious situation” at Cregg House - Daughters of Wisdom
17 Apr 2012
It’s emerged that alternative trustee arrangements are being made for the care and support of users of Wisdom Services at Cregg House in Sligo. ...more
Council expected to issue statement on planning report today
17 Apr 2012
Council managers were yesterday blamed for making the bad decisions that have left the country with a legacy of ghost estates. The Heritage body An Taisce said Don...more
Donegal TD lodges papers with HC against ESM Treaty
17 Apr 2012
Donegal Independent Deputy Thomas Pringle has lodged papers with the High Court challenging the Government from implementing the European Satiability Mechanism Treaty....more
€50,000 drug seizure in Sligo
17 Apr 2012
Two men are in custody after a drugs seizure in County Sligo yesterday afternoon. Gardai found 50-thousand euro worth of ecstasy tablets when they stopped and sea...more
Donegal Lab Cllrs. to vote against government
17 Apr 2012
Labour Councillors in Donegal are expected to go against the government today, in support of a Sinn Féin motion on the Household charge. Sinn F&e...more
Flu outbreak at Donegal Home over
17 Apr 2012
A Flu outbreak that claimed the lives of seven elderly residents at a nursing home in County Donegal has been declared over. The HSE has confirmed that ...more
Sentencing in Donegal manslaughter case
17 Apr 2012
A 41-year-old man who killed a teenager in a bar on an island off the Donegal coast is to be sentenced at the Central Criminal Court today. Stephen Boyle of Austen...more
Aid conference held in Sligo
17 Apr 2012
The Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello, insists Irish people still want the Government to maintain the same amount of overseas aid to other countries, de...more
100% increase in gun crime in Sligo/Leitrim
17 Apr 2012
There has been a 100% increase in gun crime in the Sligo Leitrim Garda division since 2008. However, the biggest fall in gun crime in the past four years has been ...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club April 16
17 Apr 2012
~FOOTBALL ~ AodhRuadh got their first points on the board with a 2-9 to 1-6 win over Muff on Saturday.Paul Kane was very strong in nets, saving a penalty at the s...more
North West to benefit from €1m through Fáilte Ireland
16 Apr 2012
The North West region is to benefit from €1 million through Fáilte Ireland. The Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Michael Ring today...more
An Taisce says Donegal has worst planning record in Ireland
16 Apr 2012
Donegal has the worst planning record in the country according to An Taisce. The county was one of nine including Roscommon, Leitrim, Kerry, Mayo, Galway County, C...more
Short film on surfing in Mullaghmore to be released
16 Apr 2012
A new short film on surfing at Mullaghmore Head in Sligo is due to be released. The Northcore film 'Fathoms Left to Fall' follows some of the world&...more
Tourism Officer praises weekend clean up in Bundoran
16 Apr 2012
The Tourism Officer with Bundoran Town Council says the weekend clean up has been very beneficial for the town. The Weekend Challe...more
Social welfare office in Sligo to be revamped
16 Apr 2012
The social welfare office in Sligo is to be revamped as part of new plans by the Social Protection Minister Joan Burton. ...more
Reports Minister Perry spent over €40,000 for PR advice
16 Apr 2012
It's reported Minister of State for Small Business John Perry has spent over 40 thousand euro to pay for public relations advice. According to figur...more
Public meeting on Irish Aid in Sligo tonight
16 Apr 2012
A public consultation meeting on Irish Aid -and the Government's overseas aid programme will take place in Sligo tonight. The consultation is part o...more
Authorities cannot comment on claims by Asylum Seeker
16 Apr 2012
The Reception and Integration Agency say they cannot comment on individual cases following claims by an Algerian Asylum Seeker who was housed in Sligo that he was mist...more
Local group opposed to water meters
16 Apr 2012
The 'Can't Pay-Wont Pay' Campaign group is issuing a strong message to the Labour party members across the North West following confirmation from the Taois...more
Donegal Council worst planning offender in Ireland
16 Apr 2012
Nine councils have been ranked the worst offenders in the country for their planning decisions-with Donegal singled out as the worst in Ireland. An Tais...more
15 extra jobs at Sand House Hotel
16 Apr 2012
An additional 15 jobs have come on stream at the Sand House Hotel in Rossnowlagh after the premises was bought just two months ago at a property auction in ...more
Former Cllr to be laid to rest
16 Apr 2012
The funeral of former Sligo Labour Party Councillor Tommy Higgins is to take place today. Mr Higgins was a member of both Sligo Borough Council and Sligo County Co...more
Mans dies in Glencolmcille diving incident
16 Apr 2012
A man has died following a diving incident near Glencolmcille in Co Donegal on Saturday. The 41-year-old from Co Antrim was taken from the scene by helicopter to S...more
Asylum seeker claims he was mistreated
16 Apr 2012
An Algerian political asylum seeker who claims he was left homeless for four nights is alleging he has been mistreated by the Reception and Integration Agency for asyl...more
Leitrim and Donegal protesters descend on Galway
16 Apr 2012
Protesters from Leitrim and Donegal were among a group of people taking part in a protest against the household charge and austerity measures in Galway at the weekend....more
Bundoran RNLI called to assist boat
16 Apr 2012
Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat was called to aid a small pleasure craft, following a mayday call to Malin Head Coast Guard on Saturday. The 18 foot craft, with two people...more
Sligo GAA April 16-20
16 Apr 2012
Dermot Molloy Hurling League Wed, 18 Apr, Venue: Tourlestrane, (Round: Round 2), Tourlestrane V Glencar-Manorhamilton 19:00, Ref: John Doyle Wed, 18 Apr, Ven...more
Donegal Southern Board GAA Notices April 15
16 Apr 2012
Just a quick reminder of the outcome of meeting held in Ardara last Thursday evening. There was a poor turn-out and clubs need to start ensuring delegates attend these...more
Cumann na mBunscol Shligigh notices April 15
16 Apr 2012
In a continuing effort to promote Gaelic Games, the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Shligigh Committee have organised a GAA Rounders Workshop for Primary School teachers on...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer April 17-22
16 Apr 2012
Sligo– Leitrim & District Soccer League Fixture Tues 17th April Robert Cawley Memorial Cup Quarter Final KO 7pm ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Results & Tables April 15
16 Apr 2012
Sligo – Leitrim & District Soccer League Results Sunday 15th April Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League KO...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Round-Up April 15
16 Apr 2012
Boyle Celtic hold on to the leadership of the Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League by a slender two points after their victory over neighbours Aughanagh Celt...more
Sligo GAA Results April 14-15
16 Apr 2012
Senior Football League Division 1 TEAM PLD WON DRAW ...more
Owenmore Gaels GAA Club April 15
16 Apr 2012
Intermediate Team:We played St. Pats in Dromard on Saturday evening last. In an ideal evening for football neither team performed to their potential with a lot of miss...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club April 15
16 Apr 2012
On Easter Monday, the Senior Men retained the title as Kiernan Cup Champions for 2012 when they beat St. Molaise Gaels in the final of the competition. After a tou...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club April 15
16 Apr 2012
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Club Hero Fashion Show: Everyone is welcome to come along on Friday next 20th of April to t...more
Enniscrone/Kilglass GAA Club April 15
16 Apr 2012
Intermediate: The intermediate team picked up the first win of their league campaign with a 2-9 to 1-7 victory over Cloonacool last Sunday. They will look to build on ...more
Tubbercurry Golf Club April 15
16 Apr 2012
Tubbercurry Golf Club notes, Competition Results Saturday 7th April – 9 hole Stableford, Sponsored by Eileen Murtagh Bus Hire 1st Charles ...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club April 15
16 Apr 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com INTERMEDIATE: Our Intermediate footballers lost to Drumcliffe/RossesPoint on Saturday. The Intermediates are down to play En...more
Community Games finals weekend April 14-15
16 Apr 2012
H.S.E.Community Games Connaught Finals 2012 Hosted byMayo Community Games BadmintonMixed U/15 Final Ballaghadreen , Roscommon &nb...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer April 21-26
15 Apr 2012
Fixtures Sat 21st April Dial A Bus Under 12 Qtr Final ...more
FAI Fixtures April 16-21
15 Apr 2012
(7.45pm unless stated) Monday, April 16 Setanta Sports Cup Semi-final First Leg Shamrock Rovers v Derry City, Tallaght Stadium; Crusade...more
Powerade 100m challenge at IT Sligo April 14
15 Apr 2012
CONNAUGHT POWERADE 100M SLIGO IT 14TH APRIL 2012 ...more
Sligo AC April 15
15 Apr 2012
Well done to Sligo Ac's Eimear O'Brien who had a fine win over 3,000metres in the Leevale Open Sports in Cork this weekend. Congratulations...more
Rovers prepare for Crusaders challenge
15 Apr 2012
Sligo Rovers take on Crusaders in the first leg of theSetanta Cup semi-final at Seaview on Monday night. Rovers qualified for the last four by beating Glentoran 3...more
Leitrim GAA Results April 13-15
15 Apr 2012
Gallogly Catering Gallogly Catering ACL Division 4 2012 Sun, 15 Apr, Venue: Ballinaglera, Drumkeerin 2-30 Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher 0-1 Sun, 15 Apr, Venue...more
Donegal GAA Results April 14-15
15 Apr 2012
McGlynn's Restaurant Castlefin Division 2 Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue ...more
Donegal athlete sets new Irish junior record
15 Apr 2012
One of Ireland's most promising junior athletes Dempsey McGuigan from Finn Valley AC set an impressive new Irish junior record-throwing the hammer 69.68m at a meet...more
Labour Minister speaks on party's year in power
13 Apr 2012
A Labour party Junior Minister and Sligo native has admitted the party's first year in Government has been difficult at times. The party is preparing for its ...more
Former Sligo Labour Cllr passes away
13 Apr 2012
The death has taken place of former Sligo Labour Party Councillor Tommy Higgins. Mr Higgins was a member of both Sligo Borough Council and Sligo County Council fo...more
Burglary in Aclare investigated
13 Apr 2012
Gardai are investigating a burglary in Aclare County Sligo yesterday morning. A number of items were taken from a residence adjoining a public house bet...more
NW Blue Flag beaches to be announced in June
13 Apr 2012
The number of Blue Flag beaches for the North West for this year will be announced on June 7th. However, it's claimed today that some of the countri...more
Harps sign new keeper as U19s go in search of title
13 Apr 2012
Finn Harps have signed goalkeeper Rory Kelly. The 19 year old Buncrana man will be included in the Harps squad which travels to Flancare Park to take ...more
Marine Dept. consultation process on new charges open
13 Apr 2012
The Department of Marine says it has recently published the draft Rates & Charges Order for the six Fishery Harbour Centres. It means that new...more
Decision to cease treatment of Thomas Keaveney revearsed
13 Apr 2012
The decision to cease the treatment of Donegal man Thomas Keaveney at St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin has been reversed. Earlier this week there wer...more
Meeting on Manorhamilton handball next Wednesday
13 Apr 2012
There will be a meeting in the Bee Park Community Centre on Wednesday, April 18, at 8pm to get handball up-and-running in Manorhamilton again. ...more
Advice for Sligo Rovers supporters heading to Crusaders game
13 Apr 2012
Setanta Sports Cup Semi-Final First Leg: Crusaders vs. Sligo Rovers, Monday 16th April, 7:45pm, Seaview Admission Prices: &nbs...more
Family fun day at Sligo Rugby Club tomorrow
13 Apr 2012
To celebrate the end of the Sligo rugby season Sligo RFC are hosting a family fun day this Saturday 14th April from 1:00 - 6:00, there will be a bouncy castle for ...more
Airtricity League Previews April 13
13 Apr 2012
Airtricity League Previews (7.45pm unless stated) Friday, April 13 Airtricity League Premier Division Sligo Rovers v D...more
New criteria for Blue Flag beaches
13 Apr 2012
Popular Sligo beaches could lose their blue flag status for years under criteria being introduced by the international quality and cleanliness award scheme. Two b...more
Four arrested following raid at traveller halting site in Sligo
13 Apr 2012
A significant raid at a traveller halting site in Sligo was carried out by Gardaí earlier this morning. At approximately 7.30am this morning 12 members of t...more
Carrigallen native one of three finalists in major US Health Care Competition
13 Apr 2012
A Leitirm native is one of three finalists in a major US Health Care Competition. Janssen Healthcare Innovation, a team within Janssen Research & De...more
New harbour charges reported for Killybegs
13 Apr 2012
It's being reported that new charges at fishery harbour and yachting centres are being imposed and will affect Killybegs Harbour in Donegal. It come...more
Feighan bewildered by TCCA rejection of agreed resolution
13 Apr 2012
Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, says he is puzzled as to why the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association members have completely reversed the...more
No job losses at Mothercare in Sligo
12 Apr 2012
Mothercare Ireland says a decision to shut 111 shops in Britain DOES NOT affect its operations in Sligo. It's released a statement to reiterate that Mothercar...more
Corrupt politicians to blame for financial crisis - Colreavy
12 Apr 2012
The men who fought and died in the 1916 Easter Rising have now produced a country of corrupt and incompetent politicians, reckless bankers and useless regulators who h...more
Illegal goods killing business says Perry
12 Apr 2012
Buying illegal goods is killing jobs according to the Minister for Small Business John Perry. Minister Perry is calling for consumers to buy their goods and servic...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer April 14-21
12 Apr 2012
Fixtures Sat 14th April Connacht Shield Under 18 Westport Utd v Ballisodare Utd 1.30pm; &n...more
Donegal Junior Soccer April 14-15
12 Apr 2012
DONEGAL SATURDAY LEAGUE SATURDAY 14-4-2012 Glencar Inn Saturday Division Two K.O. 2.00 p....more
Sligo AC April 12
12 Apr 2012
A very well done to all Sligo AC members who took part in the Eater Bank Holiday Carney 10K Road Race. The day started with a very bad shower of rain just as the athle...more
Sligo Tag Rugby April 12
12 Apr 2012
*TAG REGISTRATION:* If your team has yet to register for our Summer Tag Rugby Season, we would like to take this opportunity to advise you to do so as soon as poss...more
Discussions ongoing about Ballyshannon PCC
12 Apr 2012
The Health Service Executive says the development of a primary care centre in Ballyshannon is currently under discussion with the local GPs using the HSE pu...more
Mayor says work on Ballyshannon walkway deferred
12 Apr 2012
The Mayor of Ballyshannon Town Council says work to develop a new a scenic walkway along the coast in the town has been deferred. It follows reports in the Donegal...more
CEO of Donegal Creameries pleased with latest results
12 Apr 2012
The Chief Executive of Donegal Creameries says he is very pleased with the announcement today that the group's turnover increased by 13.6% to €69.6m reflectin...more
Melvin Gaels GAA Club April 12
12 Apr 2012
Games at weekend Shield game - Melvin Gaels v Cloone Saturday 7pm in Melvin Park, Kinlough Division 3 League Game - Melvin Gaels v Glencar Manorhami...more
Tir Chonaill AC 5K series continues on Sunday
12 Apr 2012
Race two in the Tir Chonaill AC 5k Spring series takes place next Sunday morning from 10am. The event will again start and finish at the club’s facili...more
Donegal GAA April 14-15
12 Apr 2012
Fixtures from 11/04/2012 to 16/04/2012 Saturday 14th April 2012 Mc Glynns ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer April 15
12 Apr 2012
Best Western Southern Hotel Super League 11AM Yeats Utd. V Carbury F.C City Utd. V Ballymote Celtic Manor Rangers V Coolera Rovers Boyle Cel...more
Donegal Southern Board meeting in Ardara
12 Apr 2012
The Donegal Southern Board regional monthly meeting will take place at 8.30pm in Donerty's Bar in Ardara this evening. ...more
Merville win U16 title
12 Apr 2012
Merville United won the boys U16 title yesterday evening. They overcame Calry Bohs by three goals to nil at the Astroturf pitch in Cleveragh....more
Ballisodare overcome Strand Celtic in Cup
12 Apr 2012
Ballisodare United advanced to the quarter-finals of the Robert Cawley Memorial Cup last night. They defeated Strand Celtic 6-5 in a penalty ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Tables April 8
12 Apr 2012
Sligo– Leitrim & D.S.L Tables 8th April 2012 Best Western Sligo Southern Super League ...more
Astro League wins for Fiddlers, Gannon & McNamara and Coolaney
12 Apr 2012
There were three games last night in the Sligo Rovers Astro League. Conor O’Grady and Graham Kelly got the goals as Gannon & McNama...more
Finn Harps team news for Longford game
12 Apr 2012
With back to back league victories under their belts, Finn Harps travel to Flancare Park on Saturday evening to take on unbeaten league leaders, Longford Town (kick-of...more
Donegal Creameries announces profits
12 Apr 2012
Donegal Creameries has announced significant progress in the groups strategic plans in a year of change of the company. Figures released this morning for the year...more
Plans for Ballyshannon PCC shelved for now-Cllr.O’Malley
12 Apr 2012
A Ballyshannon Town Councillor says he fears plans to develop a new Primary Care Centre in Ballyshannon are being put on hold-amid mounting speculation in the town rec...more
Cuts difficult to enforce says Education Minister
12 Apr 2012
The Education Minister is finding it difficult to enforce cutbacks in education according to Sligo/North Leitrim Labour Senator Susan O' Keefe. Senator O' ...more
Group welcomes calls for strategy on fracking
12 Apr 2012
The North West Network Against Fracking is welcoming calls by Fianna Fail Deputy Eamon O' Cuiv for a comprehensive national strategy on fracking. Sp...more
AIB found to be 'negligent' over McBrearty investment scheme
12 Apr 2012
A court has found that AIB and its investment arm engaged in “negligent misrepresentation” of the terms of an investment product sold to Donegal Cllr. Fran...more
Diamond sparkles in West of Ireland final
12 Apr 2012
Harry Diamond shone brightest to win the Radisson West of Ireland Open in Rosses Point. The Belfast golfer overcame Stephen Healy from Claremorris by one hole in t...more
Connacht Senior Cup final fixed for April 29
11 Apr 2012
The Connacht Senior Cup final has been fixed for Sunday, April 29, in Galway. Sligo will play Galwegians at 3pm in the Sportsgrounds. &nb...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League April 11-20
11 Apr 2012
SligoRovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Fixtures Wednesday 11th April McCullagh Carpentry Division Two Coolaney...more
Cumann na mBunscol Shligigh April 11
11 Apr 2012
Reminder! The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Shligigh Mini Sevens Football Semi-Finals and Finals will be played in Calry on Thursday 19th April. The boys s...more
Owenmore Gaels GAA Club April 11
11 Apr 2012
Abbott Cup Victory-The Final of the Abbott Cup was played in Calry on Good Friday. Our opponents were St Molaise Gaels in less than ideal weather conditions...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club April 11
11 Apr 2012
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Thank You: The club wishes to express gratitude to all who contributed to Club Hero events over ...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club April 11
11 Apr 2012
Our Senior Men play Geevagh in round 4 of the Divison 1 league on Sunday, in Tourlestrane at 2.30. The Division 4 team started their league campaign with a win ...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club April 11
11 Apr 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com INTERMEDIATE: Our Intermediate footballers lost to Castleconnor on Friday in the Benson Cup. They face Drumcl...more
St John's GAA Club April 11
11 Apr 2012
Our Junior A team competed in their third division 3 league game against St. Patricks on good Friday in Cuilbeg. In wet conditions this was always going to be a ti...more
Sligo GAA April 11-15
11 Apr 2012
Expert Electrical Sligo Senior Football League Division 1 Sat, 14 Apr, Venue: Fr. Kevin Brehony Park, (Round: Round 4), Eastern Harps V Ballymote 19:00,...more
Erne Gaels GAA Club April 10
11 Apr 2012
Erne Gaels would like to send sympathies to the Keown & Gallagher Families on their recent bereavments. Congratulations to Mary Lawn, on...more
Enniscrone/Kilglass GAA Club April 10
11 Apr 2012
Intermediate:There was no league action on the club scene last weekend. Our next game is against at home to Cloonacool next Sunday, April 15th, with throw i...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club April 10
11 Apr 2012
~ FOOTBALL ~ It was a trip to forget for the seniors as an under-powered performance saw Downings emerge victorious on a 0-4 to1-8 score line in the sec...more
Brothers clash in Drumkeerin darts final
11 Apr 2012
The Maureen Owens & Gerard McKenna Memorial Singles Darts Tournament took place last Sunday in Drumkeerin with 80 players entering, the largest entry fo...more
Donegal GAA Southern Board Notices April 11
11 Apr 2012
Southern Board Regional Meeting will take place at 8.30pm in Donerty's Bar, Ardara on Thursday 12th April. One important piece of business which needs t...more
Sligo event will pick a winner to run at the Olympic Stadium
11 Apr 2012
The people of Sligo will get an opportunity to be one of the first Irish people to run 100m on the Olympic Stadium track in London on May 3rd through the Po...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club April 10
11 Apr 2012
It was a successful bank holiday monday for the club as the seniors, reserves and u16's all recorded good victories over Bundoran. In the first game of the day a l...more
Surge in calls to MABS
11 Apr 2012
A record number of people in financial difficulty have sought help from the Money Advice and Budgeting Service across the north west so far this year. The agency ...more
Airtricity League April 13-14
11 Apr 2012
Friday, April 13 Airtricity League Premier Division Sligo Rovers v Derry City, The Showgrounds (7.05pm - Live on RTE2); Cork City v Monaghan Uni...more
Sligo town to receive Phase 2 broadband
11 Apr 2012
Eircom has announced that Sligo town will be included in phase two of its fibre optic based broadband rollout plan. Work is expected to commence this summer and wi...more
Gardai warn against keeping cash at home
11 Apr 2012
The Crime Prevention Officer for the Sligo/Leitrim area is advising people not to keep large sums of cash in their homes. The advice comes as figures show there h...more
Input sought from Sligo on overseas aid
11 Apr 2012
The Minister for Trade and Development, Sligo native, Joe Costello, is urging people to attend a meeting in the town next week on Irish overseas aid. The public co...more
HSE to look at circumstances concerning St. Vincent’s Hospital patient
11 Apr 2012
The Health Service Executive says it is looking into the individual circumstances concerning a St. Vincent’s University Hospital patient. It fol...more
TD's forget to 'clock-in' at Leinster House
11 Apr 2012
Independent TD Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan failed to clock in to work in Leinster House 14 times last year. According to reports in the Irish Indep...more
16 waiting on beds at Sligo General
11 Apr 2012
It’s being revealed that 16 people are waiting on trolleys for a bed at Sligo General Hospital today. According to figures released by the Irish N...more
Wins for Hargadon's and Lang's in Astro League
11 Apr 2012
Tuesday night's results in the Sligo Rovers Astro League McCullagh Carpentry Division Two Killana...more
TD calls for gas exploration to be examined
11 Apr 2012
A Fianna Fail TD says the entire issue of gas exploration needs to be examined in the Dail. Éamon Ó Cu&ia...more
Donegal Town Interfirms Basketball April 13-28
11 Apr 2012
The final fixtures in this year's Donegal Town Basketball Club Interfirms competition are outlined below: Friday 13th Men's Quarter F...more
Sligo Rovers Lotto results April 9
11 Apr 2012
The numbers drawn in this week’s Sligo Rovers Lotto draw were 2, 12, 25 and 26. There was no jackpot winner. The winner of the €200 Tesco vou...more
Donegal lot carries lowest reserve at auction
11 Apr 2012
Houses and land in an unfinished housing estate will go under the hammer for the first time in an Allsop Space auction next month. The three houses, whi...more
Donegal Cllr takes career break to focus on politics
11 Apr 2012
A Donegal Councillor has decided to take a career break from teaching to focus solely on his political career. Independent John Campbell-who replaced Th...more
Calls for HSE to guarantee treatment of Donegal man
11 Apr 2012
There are calls for the HSE to guarantee the treatment of Donegal man Thomas Keaveney from Convoy, who has been denied treatment in St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin...more
Sligo to Host Public Meeting on Irish Aid
11 Apr 2012
A public consultation meeting on Irish Aid -and the Government's overseas aid programme will take place in Sligo next week. The consultation is part...more
HSE failing pain sufferers – Pringle
11 Apr 2012
A Donegal TD says the recent case of Thomas Keaveney from Convoy, who has been denied treatment in St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin has highlighted the complete f...more
Ó Cuív calls for National Strategy on Fracking
11 Apr 2012
A comprehensive national strategy on the practice of fracking must be developed as a matter of urgency, according to Galway West Fianna Fáil TD &Eacu...more
Calls for Government to tackle Strandhill costal erosion
10 Apr 2012
There are calls for the Government to honour its commitment to take action against severe coastal erosion at Strandhill in Co. Sligo. Fianna Fáil Sena...more
Sligo pays €1 million in household charge fees
10 Apr 2012
Almost 1 million euro in Household Charge payments have been collected in county Sligo. Around 10,000 homes in the county have now made the 100 euro payment which ...more
Calls for smart phone app for Bundoran
10 Apr 2012
There are calls for Bundoran Town Council to develop a social networking app for smart phones. Independent Councillor Florence Doherty put forward the motion at a...more
INTO rep disappointed with Education Ministers comments
10 Apr 2012
The INTO representative in the North West region says he is very disappointed with the comments from the Minister for Education today after he warned that small school...more
Salaries of council staff revealed
10 Apr 2012
It’s being revealed that top civil servants in local authorities cost about €1m per council annually, despite emergency pay cuts and calls to slash the numb...more
Report highlights need to save Garda stations
10 Apr 2012
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD says the recent analysis of the latest crime figures which show a significant increase in the number of burglaries in the North West region in t...more
Significant increase in burglaries in the region
10 Apr 2012
There has been a 45% increase in the number of burglaries in the North West region in the past year. The second biggest increase in the count...more
Sligo Gardaí investigate alleged assault
10 Apr 2012
Gardaí in Sligo are investigating an incident after a man was allegedly assaulted in the town over the weekend. The incident happened in the John...more
Challenges associated with opening access to Tullan Strand
10 Apr 2012
The Town Manager of Bundoran says there are a number of challenges associated with opening up access to Tullan Strand. The Deputy Mayor of the Cou...more
Removal of campaign billboards condemned
10 Apr 2012
Members of the 'Can't Pay- Won't Pay' campaign group who are opposed to the introduction of the Household charge and other taxes are hitting out at tho...more
Rovers beat Monaghan in EA Sports Cup
09 Apr 2012
EA Sports Cup Second Round Sligo Rovers 3 (McMahon og 24, 67, Gaynor 79) Monaghan United 1 (Humphrey 55) Sligo Rovers are saf...more
Record level of punctuality for some train services
09 Apr 2012
New figures published by Iarnrod Eireann show that the first three months of 2012 have seen punctuality improve across rail services. Compared to the sa...more
McGuinness uses commemoration to reach out to unionists
09 Apr 2012
Sinn Fein leader Martin McGuinness used the Easter Sunday address in Donegal to urge republicans to reach out to unionists and to increase their efforts to achieve tru...more
Deputy Flanagan criticises Taoiseach at 1916 Commemoration Ceremony in Sligo
08 Apr 2012
Roscommon Dail Deputy, Luke Ming Flanagan, has claimed that the martyrs of 1916 would "puke on people like Enda Kenny" if they were alive today. ...more
HSE confirms another death at nursing home in Buncrana, Co. Donegal
08 Apr 2012
The HSE has confirmed that another resident of a private nursing home in Buncrana, Co. Donegal has died. The patient - who had been diagnosed as having flu - pass...more
Comiskey calls for Yes vote for treaty
06 Apr 2012
A Fine Gael Senator for Sligo North Leitrim is calling on the electorate of Sligo and Leitrim to vote Yes for the upcoming referendum on the Stability Treaty. Sena...more
North West Easter Commerations planned
06 Apr 2012
Easter Commemorations are taking place across Sligo and Leitirm this bank holiday weekend. There will be a wreath laying at the Martin Savage Monument ...more
Donegal campaigner has his dole cut
06 Apr 2012
The man who led a walk from Donegal to Dublin last week in protest at austerity measures has had his social welfare cut. Joe Murphy from Culdaff underto...more
Easter commemorations in Donegal this weekend
06 Apr 2012
A number of Easter commemorations will take place in County Donegal over this Bank Holiday weekend. Large crowds are expected to attend commemorations i...more
7000 on Sligo outpatient waiting list
06 Apr 2012
There are almost 7000 people on the outpatient waiting list for Sligo General Hospital. That's according to figures released from the Health Service Executive....more
Weekend parking charges in Bundoran
06 Apr 2012
Locals and tourists in Bundoran are being warned that parking charges will come into force this weekend. The seasonal charges will commence this Bank Holiday weeke...more
Bundoran RNLI reinforce safety message
06 Apr 2012
Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat are reinforcing the safety on the water message, particularly as more people will take to the sea for swimming, surfing and boating over the Eas...more
Flu signs in three more at Donegal home
06 Apr 2012
Three additional residents in the Co Donegal nursing home at the centre of a flu outbreak are showing symptoms of the illness, the Health Service Executive has said. ...more
Clean-up day in Sligo tomorrow
05 Apr 2012
Sligo Tidy Towns Committee are organising a Good Friday Clean-Up event tomorrow. It will run for 10am to 12.30 and the committee are asking people who have some sp...more
Sligo carers highlight concerns
05 Apr 2012
Sligo carers are “under siege” with the Governments current review of policies such as the Domiciliary Care Allowance according to The Carers Association. ...more
Sligo Sgt speaks out at AGSI conference
05 Apr 2012
Garda Sergeants and inspectors are more stressed about bureaucracy, the indecisiveness of senior officers and financial issues than dealing with difficult child abuse ...more
Win two tickets to U21 final
05 Apr 2012
We have two tickets to give away to Saturday's Cadbury Connacht U21 Final between Sligo and Roscommon in Dr Hyde Park at 6pm. To be in with a chance...more
Rovers team news for Bray game
05 Apr 2012
Sligo Rovers visit the Carlisle Grounds on Friday night to take on Bray Wanderers in the Airtricity Premier Division. The Bit o’ Red have made the...more
Wednesday night's GAA action in Sligo
05 Apr 2012
Coolera/Strandhill overcame Shamrock Gaels in the Sligo Senior League yesterday evening. Coolera won by 16 points to 1-6 in the Expert Electr...more
Rovers hoping to have McGuinness back for Bray
05 Apr 2012
Sligo Rovers are monitoring the fitness of Jason McGuinness ahead of tomorrow’s Airtricity League clash away to Bray. The centre-back w...more
Tributes paid Staunton family following death of their son
05 Apr 2012
Tributes paid to Ciaran Staunton and his family following the death of his young son recently. Mr. Staunton is the Co-founder and Vice-Chairman the Iris...more
Search for Mary Boyle postponed until May
05 Apr 2012
The cousin of missing school girl Mary Boyle says that a follow up search which was expected to take place this weekend has now postponed until May. ...more
Council in process of completing review of Development Plan
05 Apr 2012
Donegal County Council are in the process of completing the statutory review of the County Development Plan and assessing public submissions made to the material alter...more
Sligo open darts tournament on Monday
05 Apr 2012
An open darts tournament will take place at The Ship Inn in Sligo on Easter Monday, April 9, from 5pm. The ‘double in/double out’ 501 competitio...more
Finn Harps host SD Galway tomorrow
05 Apr 2012
Finn Harps v SD Galway Airtricity League of Ireland, First Division Finn Park, Friday 6th April 2012 – Kick-off 7.45pm After ba...more
Culleenamore Beach Walk/Run on May 2
05 Apr 2012
Despite the numerous beaches in Sligo , Beach Runs or Walks are almost unheard of. On May 2nd you can experience the unique ...more
Gardai urge beach users to be vigilant
05 Apr 2012
Gardai in Donegal are warning beach users and surfers to be vigilant about leaving personal belongings on display in their vehicles. It’s understo...more
Surfer nominated for award for Sligo wave
05 Apr 2012
An Irish surfer has been nominated for a global surfing award after catching one of two massive waves that broke on the Sligo coastline on the same day this year. ...more
Travellers Group reacts angrily to Cllr’s comments
05 Apr 2012
A local traveller representative group is reacting angrily to comments by a Sligo Cllr who voiced his opposition to traveller accommodation being provided in Collooney...more
AGSI hears Garda force should lease vehicles
05 Apr 2012
The Garda Sergeants and Inspectors conference in Co. Wexford heard yesterday that the Garda force should lease vehicles for use rather than buy them, becaus...more
Delay in notifying lethal flu outbreak
05 Apr 2012
Guildlines given to nursing homes for handling flu outbreaks suggest public health officials should have been notified at least a day earlier of a lethal flu outbreak ...more
Donegal Co Co fails to comply with rezoning rules
05 Apr 2012
Minister of State for Housing and Planning Jan O’Sullivan is to write to eight city and county councils including Donegal, due to their failure to comply with le...more
Easter Commemoration to take place in Sligo
05 Apr 2012
The Roscommon/South Leitrim Independent T.D. Luke Ming Flanagan, will deliver the oration at this years Annual 1916 Commemoration ceremony in Sligo Town. It will t...more
Road closure announcement attracts criticism
05 Apr 2012
A Bundoran Independent Town Councillor has taken issue with the manner in which a public statement was made informing Parishioners that the road on Church land will be...more
Community Games Connacht finals April 14
04 Apr 2012
For the past number of weeks Areas and Counties have been busy preparing and organising community Games Activities in preparation for the HSE ...more
Suspended sentence for stealing from neighbours
04 Apr 2012
A 25-year-old Mountcharles man was handed a two month suspended prison sentence for burglary and theft from his neighbours when his case was heard at Donegal District ...more
News Ballyshannon library will re-open is welcomed
04 Apr 2012
News that the library in Ballyshannon will be re-opened is being warmly welcomed. The Town Manager confirmed at last nights meeting of the Local Authori...more
News library will re-open is welcomed
04 Apr 2012
News that the library in Ballyshannon will be re-opened is being warmly welcomed. The Town Manager confirmed at last nights meeting of the Local Authori...more
Vaccine poor match to strain of virus that killed 6 people
04 Apr 2012
The Director of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre says this year's flu vaccine was a poor match to the strain of the virus that killed 6 people at a nursin...more
€3 million funding for Cranmore Project welcomed
04 Apr 2012
A Sligo Labour cllr is welcoming funding of 3 million euro granted for the Cranmore Regeneration Project in Sligo town. The money will go towards a number of areas...more
Bundoran PP releases public statement to close road
04 Apr 2012
The Parish Priest in Bundoran has moved in a public statement to inform the Town Council that the original agreement between the Parish and the Local Authority in rela...more
Council satisfied with process in Abbey Centre Manager’s position
04 Apr 2012
Ballyshannon Town Council says it is satisfied that due process took place in relation to the Manager’s position of the Abbey Centre. &nbs...more
Cllr calls for signage improvements in Strandhill
04 Apr 2012
There are calls for signage on the promenade in Strandhill in Sligo to be upgraded and replaced. Fianna Fail Cllr Deirdre Healy McGowan raised the issue at this we...more
Calls for 'The Gathering' to be extended
04 Apr 2012
A Leitrim Cllr says a tourism initiative which encourages the diaspora of the Ireland to come back to the country next year says the project should be extended across ...more
Government reject turf cutting proposals
04 Apr 2012
The Government has rejected a proposal which would have allowed continued cutting of Ireland's raised bogs. Instead, cutting on the 53 bogs is coming to an en...more
Ocean CEO welcomes IMRO award
04 Apr 2012
The CEO of Ocean Fm says winning the IMRO Independent Award is recognition of the strong commitment Ocean FM has to playing Irish Music. Tim Collins says to be re...more
Sligo-Donegal hurling relegation final fixed for Enniskillen
04 Apr 2012
The Allianz League Division 3A relegation final between Sligo and Donegal will take place in Enniskillen. The game has been fixed for Brewste...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club April 4
04 Apr 2012
Underage The under 14 boys lost to Aodh Ruadh in the semi-finals of the Feile in Glenties on Saturday last after a good showing. The under 16...more
Deceased residents at nursing home received flu vaccine
04 Apr 2012
It's emerged that four of the six residents who died from influenza at a nursing home in Donegal had been vaccinated against the flu. Three men and ...more
Sligo Champion Streets of Sligo 5K
04 Apr 2012
Entries now open for The Sligo Champion Streets of Sligo 5k road race, fun run and walk which will take place on Sunday, June 17th at 1.15 p.m. It’s the se...more
New throw-in times for Leitrim and Fermanagh games
04 Apr 2012
Leitrim’s Allianz National League game against Waterford on Sunday has a new throw-in time. The game will take place at the earlier tim...more
Yeats hockey team in action at the Showgrounds
04 Apr 2012
Sligo’s Yeats Hockey team take on NUI Galway this evening at 8.30pm at the Astroturf pitch at the Showgrounds. All supporter...more
Manager confident library will be restored
04 Apr 2012
The Town Manager in Ballyshannon says he is confident the library service in the town will be restored. Liam Ward met with the County Librarian recently...more
Men in court over alleged assault in Donegal
04 Apr 2012
Three men are due in Donegal District court today charged in connection with an alleged assault in Donegal Town over the weekend. The incident happened ...more
GAA Fixtures April 7-8
04 Apr 2012
07.04.2012 (Sat) Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B Final Gaelic Grounds 6.00pm An Clár v Luimneach Limerick Referee: Brian G...more
Developer lodges appeal to Supreme Court regarding judgement
04 Apr 2012
A Bundoran based property developer has vowed to lodge an appeal to the Supreme Court regarding a judgement against him of over €9m. Last Friday by...more
Meeting over Collooney allotments
04 Apr 2012
Members of a group of 50 people who want Sligo County Council to provide a piece of land in Collooney, for use as allotments, are to meet this evening to consider the ...more
Ocean FM wins IMRO Award
04 Apr 2012
Ocean FM has won the prestigious 2012 IMRO Independent Radio Award in recognition of its commitment to supporting Irish music and Irish music creators. The IMRO In...more
Calls for tougher laws for corrupt politicians
04 Apr 2012
A Bundoran Town Councillor says she believes political representatives who are found to be corrupt should face serious consequences. Independent Florence Doherty p...more
Gardai seek witness to Bundoran burglary
04 Apr 2012
Gardai in Ballyshannon are renewing their appeal for witnesses to a burglary in Bundoran last week. The incident happened at a private residence in the West End so...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club April 3
03 Apr 2012
Both our seniors and reserves were in action in the first Division 2 league games of the season on Sunday. The reserves put up a great fight against a good MacCumhaill...more
Castleconnor GAA Club April 3
03 Apr 2012
Lotto still not won The club lotto with a jackpot of €16050 will be up for grabs on Easter Sunday night in Mahoneys. Get your ticket early to avoid the ...more
Leitrim Cllr sceptical of health centre plans
03 Apr 2012
Leitrim Fianna Fail Cllr Tony Ferguson says he is sceptical of plans announced by the Department of Health that unused Garda stations in the region may be converted to...more
Household Charge campaign disastrous says MacSharry
03 Apr 2012
The Government is trying to use local authorities such as Sligo County Council as pawns in their blame game following the household charge debacle according to Sligo F...more
Household Charge campaign disasterous says MacSharry
03 Apr 2012
The Government is trying to use local authorities such as Sligo County Council as pawns in their blame game following the household charge debacle according to Sligo F...more
AGSI criticises handling of prison escapee
03 Apr 2012
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has expressed its dissatisfaction at the Government’s handling of the escape from an open prison of a Donegal c...more
Councils urge householders to pay charge
03 Apr 2012
The County Councils across the North West region are urging remaining homeowners who have not paid their Household Charge to do so. It comes as figures from the Lo...more
Donegal to host Easter commemorations
03 Apr 2012
A number of Easter commemorations will take place in County Donegal over the Bank Holiday weekend. Large crowds are expected to attend commemorations in towns and ...more
Snow reported in Donegal
03 Apr 2012
Snow has been reported in Co Donegal this morning as a band of cold weather moves in to Ireland to replace last week's sunshine. Met Éireann has said t...more
Methanol samples in Donegal petrol
03 Apr 2012
Customs Officials say they are continuing to investigate after high volumes of methanol have been discovered mixed in petrol in County Donegal. Customs ...more
Six die in Donegal nursing home
03 Apr 2012
GP's are being asked to report any unusual clusters of respiratory illness, following the deaths of six people at a private nursing home in County Donegal. Vi...more
Six die in Donegal nursing home
03 Apr 2012
GP's are being asked to report any unusual clusters of respiratory illness, following the deaths of six people at a private nursing home in County Donegal. Vi...more
Councils urge public to pay €100 charge
03 Apr 2012
The County Councils across the North West region are urging remaining Homeowners who have not paid their Household Charge to do so. It comes as figures ...more
Primary care centres for old Garda stations
03 Apr 2012
The Department of Health has confirmed that more than 30 unused Garda stations across the country may be converted into primary care centres over the next number of ye...more
Bullying investigation costs Council €210,000
03 Apr 2012
It has emerged that it cost Sligo Borough Council a total of 210,000 euro in just two years to investigate allegations of bullying of council staff by Cllr Declan Bree...more
Mayor criticises Council amalgamation plans
03 Apr 2012
The Mayor of Sligo has accused officials of Sligo County Council of trying to shut down City Hall, the headquarters of Sligo Borough Council. Cllr Rosaleen O'G...more
Glencar/Manor and Melvin Gaels paired together in Leitrim championship
03 Apr 2012
North Leitrim neighbours Glencar/Manorhamilton and Melvin Gaels will clash in the opening round of this year’s Connacht Gold Leitrim Senior Football Championship...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club April 2
03 Apr 2012
~FOOTBALL ~ AodhRuadh seniors and reserves began their 2012 league season in much the same wayas they began their 2011 league season; with a senior defeat and res...more
Donegal GAA Southern Board updates April 2
03 Apr 2012
Southern Regional News Fixtures Minor League Section 2 Team 1 ...more
No confidence motion abandoned
02 Apr 2012
A motion of no confidence in the Sligo County Manager Hubert Kearns, which was on the agenda for today's monthly meeting, did not go ahead. The motion was put ...more
Sligo Co Co budget cut by €1 million
02 Apr 2012
A proposal to cut Sligo County Council's budget by 1 million euro has been adopted by the local authority. The Sligo County Manager put forward a report outli...more
Ulster GAA April 3-9
02 Apr 2012
Tuesday 3rd April Tain Club Hurling League Division 2B (7.30pm) Eire Og (Tyrone) v Burt (Donegal) at MUSA, Cookstown Ref: ...more
Ulster GAA Results March 26-April 1
02 Apr 2012
Monday 26th March Tain Club Hurling League Division 5B Pearse Og (Louth) 6-12 &...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club April 2
02 Apr 2012
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Club Hero Launch Night: Many thanks to all who turned out for the ‘Club Hero’ laun...more
Meeting against closure of St Mary's High School tonight
02 Apr 2012
Families living in Northern Ireland and the Republic are to be consulted about sending their children to schools across the border. Both education depar...more
Public urged to attend anti-fracking meeting
02 Apr 2012
Anti-fracking campaigners will meet in Leitirm later tonight. German geoscientist Dr. Helmut Fehr who campaigned in Germany for a ban on Hydraulic Fract...more
St Mary's GAA Club April 2
02 Apr 2012
http://stmarys.sligo.gaa.ie/ Senior: St. Mary’s travelled to Geevagh last Sunday afternoon to take on the home side in the third round of the Divi...more
Sligo GAA April 3-9
02 Apr 2012
Kiernan Cup Knockout Mon, 09 Apr, Venue: TBC, (Round: Final), Tourlestrane V St Molaise Gaels 00:00, Ref: TBC Benson Cup Finals Fri, 06 Apr, Venue: Rans...more
Donegal Town burglaries investigated
02 Apr 2012
Gardai are investigating after two burglaries in Donegal Town on Friday last. The incidents happened at two private residents in the Drumbar area on Fri...more
Erne Gaels GAA Club April 2
02 Apr 2012
Best Wishes: Best Wishes go to Club Player Thomas McCaffrey and his college Team, St. Michaels Enniskillen, who are through to an All Ireland Hogan Cup final Date ag...more
Rumble in the Radisson this Saturday
02 Apr 2012
White Collar Boxing is coming to Sligo this Easter in what promises to be a huge fundraiser for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Ba...more
Ballintra man found guilty of assaulting Garda Sergeant
02 Apr 2012
A defendant has been found guilty of assaulting a Garda Sergeant and attempting to frustrate a prosecution by means of escape. William Dinsmore of Glasbolie, Ba...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer Results March 26-31
02 Apr 2012
Results Monday 26th March 2012 Under 11 League Benbulbe...more
Anti-fracking campaigner to address public meeting
02 Apr 2012
A prominent German anti-fracking campaigner is to arrive in the North West today to address a meeting against the process of hydraulic fracturing. Germa...more
Ministers Mileage claims revealed
02 Apr 2012
New figures published in the Irish Independent reveal the amount of expenses claimed by Minister in the past year. The figures came to light after Fiann...more
Investigations in Drumfin burglary continue
02 Apr 2012
Gardaí in Sligo are continuing with their investigations after a burglary in the Drumfin area of Sligo on Saturday night. The incident happened a...more
Planning applications up in the North West
02 Apr 2012
New figures show that the number of houses being built nationally during the first two months of this year was down fourteen per cent on the same time last year. &...more
Rovers beat Dundalk to stay joint-top
02 Apr 2012
Airtricity League Premier Division Sligo Rovers 3 (North 49 and 90, Peers 54) Dundalk 0 Sligo Rovers turned on the style in the s...more
Injury blow for Sligo attacker
02 Apr 2012
Sligo corner-forward Stephen Coen faces a number of weeks on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury in training. He will definitely miss Sligo’s g...more
Leitrim promotion hopes over after Wicklow defeat
02 Apr 2012
Leitrim’s hopes of promotion from Division Four of the National League are over for another season. They lost by 2-13 to 1-10 to Wicklow in Aughrim yesterday...more
Leitrim ladies reach semi-finals
02 Apr 2012
Leitrim won, Sligo drew and Donegal lost in yesterday’s final round of action in the national league. Donegal lost to Meath in Convoy but stay in the top-fli...more
Sligo athletes collect big medal haul in Nenagh
02 Apr 2012
Sligo athletes once again took a number of medals home from the National Juvenile Indoor Championships in Nenagh at the weekend. North Sligo AC’s Cian McBrid...more
Sligo GAA Results March 31-April 1
02 Apr 2012
Senior Football League Division 1 TEAM PLD WON DRAW ...more
St Clare's run and walk on April 22
02 Apr 2012
St Clare’s Comprehensive, Manorhamilton are gearing up for the annual 4k and 10k Run/Walk, which takes place on Sunday, April 22, at 12.30pm. It is a fun day out...more
Handball Round-Up in Sligo and Leitrim
02 Apr 2012
All-Ireland Handball championships finals played today in Moycullen Galway Sligo Mark Murphy & Shane Bruen lost to Limericks's Paul Hedderman & Ken Bourk...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Round-Up April 1
02 Apr 2012
Sligo Leitrim & District Soccer League 01/04/12 Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League City United welcomed Cliffoney Celtic to S...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer April 6-8
02 Apr 2012
FIXTURES Friday 6 TH April Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League K/O 6.00 P.M. Aughanagh Celtic V Coolera Rovers: Ballymote Celtic v Manor Range...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Results April 1
02 Apr 2012
Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League. Ballymote Celtic 1-1 Aughanagh Celtic: Boyle Celtic 4-1 Carbury F.C. : City Utd 6-0 Cliffoney Celtic: Manor Rangers...more
Bingo night in aid of Leitrim ladies
02 Apr 2012
MONSTER BINGO in the Landmark Hotel on Good Friday the6th of April at 8:30pm Jackpot 1000euro. 1 Line 20euro, 2 Lines30euro Full House 130euro. Lots of spot prizes and...more
Cumann na mBunscol Shligigh April 1
02 Apr 2012
The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Shligigh Mini Sevens Football Semi-Finals and Finals will be played in Calry on Thursday 19th April. The boys semi-finals will commence ...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club April 1
02 Apr 2012
The senior men recorded their thrid win of the league with a win over St. John's in the third round of the division 1 league on Saturday last. After a close en...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club April 1
02 Apr 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com LOTTO WINNER: Lotto Results from our double draw – Lotto Draw’s held in EarleysBar on Sat 31st March – Fir...more
Owenmore Gaels GAA Club April 1
02 Apr 2012
Intermediate Team – We played St. Johns on Sunday last in the latest round of the league. The game was played in ideal conditions and the match was closely conte...more
Sligo GAA annouce minor and U21 sponsorships
02 Apr 2012
Sligo GAA have announced that the Quinn family of The Belfry, Embassy Rooms, Toffs Nite club, Kennedys Bar and Cleveragh Retail Park are the new sponsors of Sligo Mino...more
Killeenduff NS support Cumann na mBunscol Jersey Day
02 Apr 2012
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Shligigh would like to thank Killeenduff N.S., Killeenduff, Easkey, Co. Sligo for supporting our Coaching Scheme by holding an enjoyable Jer...more
Tubbercurry Golf Club April 1
02 Apr 2012
Competition Results Sunday 25th – Doubles Super league final, The final of the Doubles super league took place in beautiful summer ...more
Enniscrone/Kilglass GAA Club April 1
02 Apr 2012
Intermediate: Our boys fell to a third straight defeat in division 2 of the league last weekend, losing to Coolaney/Mulinabreena on a scoreline of 4-10 to 3-9. There i...more
St John's GAA Club April 1
02 Apr 2012
Our senior team played their third league game against Tourlestrane on Saturday in Cuilbeg. We got off to a good start registering some early scores but Tourlestra...more
Harps sign Harkin but Healy is released
02 Apr 2012
Finn Harps have completed the signing of ex-Derry City winger Matt Harkin. As Harkin arrives at Finn Park, Sligo man Darragh Healy has been released. In addition, Step...more
Successful weekend for Sligo AC athletes
02 Apr 2012
The Sligo AC Juveniles competed at the National Juvenile Indoor Championships in Nenagh at the weekend. Zak Irwin (above) claimed gold in the boys U17 200m fi...more
Ladies National League Results April 1
02 Apr 2012
Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League round-up Compiled by Jackie Cahill MEATH claimed a semi-final spot in dramati...more
Leitrim GAA March 31-April 1
02 Apr 2012
Gallogly Catering Gallogly Catering ACL D5 2012 Sun, 01 Apr, Venue: Cloone, Cloone 3-13 St Osnat's 1-8 Sun, 01 Apr, Venue: Gortletteragh, Gortlette...more
Substantial reward being offered for information on a burglary in Sligo
01 Apr 2012
A reward of €10,000 is being offered for information on a burglary in the Drumfin area of Sligo last night. A house two miles on the Castlebaldwin ...more
