Mary Cullen targeting Rio Olympics this evening at IT Sligo
One of the biggest sporting events ever held in Sligo is set to take place at the running track at IT Sligo’s Knocknarea Arena this evening. An Olympic Qualifier meet with take place, with hopes high that Sligo’s Mary Cullen can run within the 15 minutes 24 seconds standard to…
Feeney’s late strike keeps Ballinamallard in the top-flight
Sligo’s Steve Feeney was the Ballinamallard United hero after hitting a last-minute goal to keep the Fermanagh men in the Irish League top-flight. Fellow Sligo natives Jake Dykes and Jason McCartney, and former Sligo Rovers keeper Alvin Rouse were also part of the Ballinamallard team that drew 3-3 with Institute…
Coleman leads Ireland to the knockout stages
The Republic of Ireland are preparing for the knockout stages of Euro2016 after a dramatic defeat of Italy in Lille last night. Killybegs native and former Sligo Rovers defender Seamus Coleman captained the Irish side to another historic win over the Italians, with Wes Hoolahan setting up Robbie Brady for…
Obituaries, Thursday 23rd June 10am
Bridget McMunn, Skreen Mairead Coll, Dungloe Anna Dorrian, Ballyshannon Sr. Regina Maguire, Enniskillen, Patrick Joseph Healy, Glenfarne Thomas Burns, Dublin Anna Gormley, Belleek Mick Quinn, Tubbercurry Bridget (Breedge) McMunn, (nee Tiernan) Derrib, Skreen, Co Sligo. Peacefully at the Rehab Unit in St John’s Hospital, Sligo.…
School transport eligibility rules under review
A government Minister has confirmed that the rules that determine whether or not pupils are eligible for school transport are under review. The issue was raised by Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny in the Dail yesterday with Minister Frances Fitzgerald who was taking questions on behalf of the government. It…
McLoughlin believes Taoiseach is ‘leaning towards a free vote’ on foetal abnormalities bill
Fianna Fail TD’s have been allowed a free vote when a bill on fatal foetal abnormalities comes before the Dail next week. The proposed legistlation surrounding abortion laws is being put forward by Wexford TD Mick Wallace. It’s unknown yet if Fine Gael and other government TDs will be given…
Work starts on four new sewerage schemes in County Donegal
Work has started on four new sewerage schemes in County Donegal. They are at Killybegs, Bundoran, Glencolmcille and Convoy. The work will cost a total of almost eighteen and a half million euro. This work on developing new sewerage facilities in County Donegal is part of a €70 million investment…