Residents angered over large gathering in Sligo estate
Residents in the Ballinode area of Sligo have expressed their anger at what they claim was a house party event in a premises in Glencarrig Estate last night. Videos of the gathering have appeared on social media, and it’s reported the Gardai attended the scene OceanFM Ireland · Residents…
X-ray services to resume in Our Lady’s Hospital in Manorhamilton
It’s expected that X-ray services in Our Lady’s Hospital in Manorhamilton will reopen toward the end of this month. It’s understood the X-ray services will be for rheumatology services and GP patients who are currently on a waiting list and living close to the hospital. Local Councillor Padraig…
Drugs and firearm discovered in Gara searches
Gardai in Sligo yesterday conducted a number of searches as part of an ongoing operation targeting organised crime gang activity in the Sligo/Leitrim Division. It’s understood that a number of searches took place in the Cranmore area of Sligo. Drugs and a Firearm were recovered during…
Nolan – Ireland’s coming to the end of this period of the pandemic.
The Department of Health has confirmed there has been one additional death from Covid-19. The latest figures realised also show that there were 687 new cases. There were 5 additional cases in Sligo, 31 in Donegal and less than 5 in Leitrim. The number of Covid-19 patients…
Donegal mart manager says online funding welcome but it’s not enough
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has announced funding to livestock marts for information communication technology, or ICT. Under the scheme livestock marts can apply to the department for a grant of a maximum of €5,000 to cover 50% of expenditure on communications…
PODCASTS: Running for our Lives – All 4 Episodes
Running for our Lives is a four part documentary that opens up the world of running in the North West for newcomers and serious athletes alike. Tune in for discussion and tips from experienced runners, health and medical professionals and the view of the casual “everyman”. With over one million…
Fears towns will lose business because of BoI closures
There are fears that towns in which Bank of Ireland branches are closing will lose business to other towns. The branches to be shut include Drumshanbo and Manorhamilton in Leitrim, and Bundoran in Donegal. Sligo Fine Gael Councillor Gerard Mullaney says it’s a particular blow to the south Sligo area…