Councillor fears rural population decline due to planning regulations
A Leitrim Councillor says many rural communities are struggling to survive due to planning regulations. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott fears the rules will prevent the likes of Leitrim from seeing a population increase as more people move out of urban centres due to remote working becoming more common place.…
The Rovers Review – a touch of the ‘Blues’?
A 1-1 draw at home to Waterford – fair enough? Or might Rovers have changed things sooner to try and grab a winner? We hear the manager’s explanation. Plus – goalkeeper Ed McGinty joins Austin O’Callaghan. Contributions too from Padraig Moran and former Rovers boss Willie McStay who was at…
Aodh Ruadh no match for Eunan’s as round 4 draw is made
Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon suffered their first senior championship defeat of 2021 on Sunday as they were outplayed by St Eunan’s (pictured) in Letterkenny on a final scoreline of 2-14 to 0-7. Barry Ward’s side are still in contention for a quarter-final place – but are likely to need a victory…
Mohill beat gutsy Leitrim Gaels to set up Ballinamore final
Defending Leitrim senior football champions Mohill are back in the Connacht Gold county final for 2021 following Sunday’s hard-earned 1-15 to 1-9 win over a gallant Leitrim Gaels team who were contesting their first ever senior semi-final. The result sets up a final meeting with Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s in two…
‘2nd half was quite weak’ – Sligo Rovers boss Liam Buckley on 1-1 draw
Sligo Rovers manager Liam Buckley gives his postmatch assessment to Ocean FM Sport’s Austin O’Callaghan following Saturday night’s 1-1 draw with Waterford in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. OceanFM Ireland · ‘The 2nd half was quite weak’ – Rovers manager Liam Buckley on 1-1 draw with Waterford Andre Wright’s…
Sligo make winning start to new AIL season
Sligo made a winning start to their Energia All-Ireland Division 2B league campaign on Saturday with a 25-17 victory over Wanderers, at Hamilton Park in Strandhill. Tries from Enda Gavin, Guiherme Coghetto & Philip Carter, alsong with two conversions and two penalties from Euan Brown edged the home side to…
Stop/go system in place following road traffic collision in Co. Donegal
Motorists are being advised of a stop/go system at McGrorys Brae near Ballybofey on the N15 following a road traffic collision this morning. The incident occurred at around 8.30am involving a car and a cyclist. No serious injuries have been reported at this time.