Thousands expected at Scór Sinsir finals in Sligo on April 14
Sligo will once again welcome close to 2000 GAA visitors as it plays host to the All Ireland Scór Sinsir finals on April 14th in the Knocknarea Arena at IT Sligo. It follows on from a very successful Scór na nÓg for U-17’s held in February at the same venue. Sligo GAA’s…
New owner for Radisson Blu hotel in Sligo
The Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa in Sligo has a new owner. The hotel, at Ballincar, on the road to Rosses Point, has been bought by iNua Hospitality. With more than €7m in earnings last year, iNua Hospitality owns seven hotels in Killarney, Athlone, Kilkenny, Cork, Limerick, Monaghan and now…
On top of Knocknarea, a final farewell to Thom Moore
It was an emotional farewell atop Knocknarea mountain in Sligo at the weekend when the ashes of the late singer/songwriter Thom Moore were scattered from the summit. The 74-year old American’s final wish was that his ashes would be brought to Sligo, his spiritual home for more than 40 years.…
Leitrim GAA Results April 1
2018 Dunnes Bar ACL Division 1 Sat, 31 Mar, Venue: Glencar/Manorhamilton, Glencar-Manorhamilton 2-12 Melvin Gaels 1-8 Sat, 31 Mar, Venue: Aughnasheelin, Aughnasheelin 1-13 Drumkeerin 2-8 Sat, 31 Mar, Venue: Aughawillan, Aughawillan 1-12 Ballinaglera 0-10 Sat, 31 Mar, Venue: Gortletteragh, Gortletteragh 3-9 Fenagh-St Caillins 1-15 Sat, 31 Mar, Venue: Pairc Naomh…
Money for Sports Partnership groups
Sports Partnerships groups in north west are to get about €720,000. It’s part of an investment package of more than €6m from Sport Ireland announced by the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Brendan Griffin. Donegal is to get €253,000, Leitrim €189,000 and Sligo €278,000. Sports Co-Ordinator with the…
Leitrim GAA Fixtures April 7-8
Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG Fixtures 7th – 8th Aibrean 2018 Venue Grade Round Fixture Time Satharn 7th Aibrean 2018 Ballinamore ACLD1 4 Ballinamore-SOH v Melvin Gaels 6 30 Aughawillan ACLD1 4 Aughawillan v Mohill 6 30 Boggaun ACLD1 4 GlencarManorhamilton v Aughnasheelin 6 30 Pairc Naomh Mhuire ACLD1 4 St.Marys…
Hospital trolleys: No one waiting for bed in Letterkenny, 25 waiting in Sligo
There is no one on a trolley waiting for a bed in Letterkenny University Hospital today, according to figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. However, there are 25 people waiting on a trolley at Sligo University Hospital. Six of these are in wards; the other 19 are in…