New book on Civil War in Sligo and Noble Six to be launched this Friday
A new book on the Civil War in Sligo and events leading up to the deaths of Sligo’s Noble Six on Benbulben Mountain in 1922 is to be launched this coming Friday afternoon. It’s entitled ‘Even the Heath Bled’ by well-known Mullaghmore-based author and historian Joe McGowan. Research for the…
Jack B. Yeats painting purchased by National Gallery
A painting by Jack B. Yeats has been purchased by the National Gallery of Ireland. ‘Bachelor’s Walk’ depicts an incident in Dublin city centre in 1914 when members of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers opened fire on a crowd of demonstrators killing four and injuring 35. The painting was not…
North West Farmers concerned with recreational walkers
Local representatives of the IFA have expressed concerns about recreational users not abiding by the Countryside Code during the recent spell of good weather. The IFA claim there has been a huge increase in recreational users in recent weeks, as people holiday at home. The Country’s largest farming…
Progress at last on safety works for Cooethall & Croghan Junctions
It’s being claimed this morning that significant Progress is being made in relation to the commencement of upgrade works on the junctions for Cooethall and Croghan on the N4 between Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon. A number of accidents have been reported at theses junctions over the last number of years…
Accident on Pearse Road in Sligo town
The emergency services are currently attending scene of a road traffic accident on the Pearse Road in Sligo. A traffic management plan is in place. Traffic is down to one lane at the St Brigid’s Junction. A recovery vehicle is at the scene and motorists are told to expect delays.
Mona misses out on 200m semi-final despite new national record
Sligo swimmer Mona McSharry produced yet another impressive swim on Wednesday in the heats of the women’s 200 metres breaststroke, as she finished second in a new Irish senior record time of 2mins 25.08secs. McSharry, swimming in heat 1 finished just behind Kristyna Horska of the Czech Republic. The Grange…
It’s just not cricket- Doorly Park sporting activity criticised
There’s been criticism of men playing cricket on the children’s soccer pitch at Doorly Park in Sligo. One listener says it’s dangerous, with a children’s playground beside it, and cricket should be played on the pitches already provided in the county OceanFM Ireland · It’s just not cricket- Doorly…