The Final Whistle 01/07/2021 – The rise of Sligo hurling
Did you hear the one about Sligo hurlers playing Offaly in the championship? We’re not joking – the highest profile hurling match in the county’s history is coming to Markievicz Park on Saturday. Padraig Mannion, Michael Duignan, and Darragh Cox will underline why for us. OceanFM Ireland · The Final…
Boyle’s big soccer & GAA giveaway
Boyle GAA Club & Boyle Celtic FC have joined forces on a big joint development draw – to help build landmark new facilities at both clubs. Former Roscommon county footballer and Sligo Rovers player, Sean Purcell, learned his skills at both clubs growing up. He’s been giving Austin O’Callaghan the…
Connacht minor & under-20 football finals to be shown live on TG4
This year’s Connacht minor and under-20 football finals will be televised live by TG4. Connacht GAA published details on Thursday of its streaming coverage for the 2021 provincial championship. It will show next Tuesday’s quarter-final between Roscommon and Leitrim at Dr Hyde Park live online for €10 – and viewers…
Donegal GAA podcast 01/07/2021 – John Joe Doherty
He’s one of the true ‘gentlemen’ of Donegal GAA – and passionate about his football. Glen’s John Joe Doherty is Paddy McGill’s guest this week. OceanFM Ireland · Donegal GAA Podcast 01/07/2021 – John Joe Doherty Plus – Donegal U20 football manager Gary Duffy on Friday night’s Ulster Championship…
Money, assets and drugs seized in major Garda search
Sligo Gardaí have seized money, assets and drugs during searches in the Sligo Town area. The Criminal Assets Bureau in conjunction with the Sligo Garda Division, the Regional Armed Support Unit, the Garda Dog Unit and the Customs Revenue Dog Unit conducted searches of four properties this morning in relation…
Latest Covid figures published for north west
There were 517 cases of Covid-19 recorded in the 14-day incidence rates in the Counties of Donegal, Sligo, and Leitrim. 398 Cases were reported in Donegal which represents a figure of 250 per 100,000 head of population, the highest figure in the entire country. Sligo is also in…
Lack of investment in Mental Health Care reflected in increased numbers being involuntarily detained
A Sligo Leitrim TD says lack of investment in Mental Health Care is leaving gardai with no choice other than to detain people in psychiatric care against their wishes. There was a 20% increase in applications by the gardai to detain mental health patients against their will last…