Most workplace accidents occur in farming
Agriculture again accounted for most work place accidents last year, according to a new report. The Health and Safety Authority’s report for 2017 reveals that there was one more workplace acident last year bringing the number to 47 compared to the previous year. Two people were killed in Sligo according…
Gallagher pens new deal with Finn Harps
Goalkeeper Ciaran Gallagher has signed a new contract with Finn Harps for the 2018 season. Manager Ollie Horgan says the decision of the 25-year-old to agree terms is hugely positive as he continues the work of building a squad for what is expected to be a hugely competitive League of…
In coastal village of Strandhill, Co Sligo, Eleanor gets a varied reaction
Strandhill, on the Sligo coastline, was in the midst of Storm Eleanor’s wrath. Earlier today, Niall Walton of Voya Seaweed Baths in the seaside village, spoke to Harry Keaney of Ocean FM News. Mr Walton told how the storm has affected his business. Meanwhile, to get away from the rain,…
Sligo County Council issue high tide warning
Sligo County Council is warning of high tides this evening and tomorrow morning. Early tomorrow morning will be the highest tide of 2018, and a number of roads will be closed as a result. Some roads such as the Mardyke and Quay Street carpark in Sligo town are to be…
Nominations for Donegal Sports Star Awards to be released on Monday
The Donegal Sports Star committee has confirmed that the list of nominees for the 42nd Awards will be released next Monday. And on Tuesday evening next the Donegal Sports Star Awards launch will take place in the Mount Errigal Hotel at 6 p.m. At the launch the committee will honour…
Letterkenny Athletic Club Notes
Catriona Jennings had an excellent run in the St Stephen’s Day 5 mile race in Greencastle, Co Tyrone. Catriona went round the tough course in 28.57, which saw her finish first in the F35 category and the second woman overall. Emma Mitchell, Queen’s University Belfast AC, was the first woman…
Sligo’s FBD opener is switched to Connacht GAA Centre
There is a new venue for Cathal Corey’s first game in charge of the Sligo senior footballers this evening. The Yeats men take on Galway in the first round of the FBD League, with the game switched to the Connacht GAA Centre in Bekan due to an unplayable pitch in…