Weather Warnings issued ahead of the arrival of storm Barra
A crisis management meeting was held over the weekend by Government departments, Met Eireann and Local Authorities, ahead of the arrival of storm Barra, to these shores tomorrow. The Road Safety Authority is also warning people to only undertake essential journeys during the storm. County Councils in the…
Hospitality Sector needs support to ease the blow of latest restrictions
Local representatives from the hospitality sector are urging the government to use ‘a common sense approach’ when it comes to providing supports to business in the entertainment and hospitality sectors impacted by the latest Covid 19 restrictions. Hospitality groups will meet with the Tánaiste and Minister for Tourism later…
Sligo athletes star at national cross country championships
There were national cross country titles for two Sligo runners at Sunday’s Irish Life Health National Novice & Uneven Age Cross Country Championships at Gowran Park in county Kilkenny. Sligo Athletic Club’s Eavan McLoughlin won the women’s 4000 metres race in fine style, finishing ahead of the Letterkenny AC duo…
Glencar/Manor no match for Kilkerrin/Clonberne in Connacht final
Leitrim senior club champions Glencar/Manorhamilton’s were outclassed by an impressive Kilkerrin/Clonberne of Galway in Sunday’s Connacht LGFA senior club football decider in Swinford. The Galway side, bidding for a four-in-a-row of provincial titles, ran out emphatic 4-22 to 1-6 winners. This was the proverbial game of two halves – with…
Tourlestrane edged out of Connacht by Knockmore
There was Connacht club championship disappointment again for Sligo champions Tourlestrane on Sunday when they beaten by Knockmore of Mayo in their provincial semi-final in Ballina, on a final scoreline of 0-10 to 0-8. Tourlestrane led the contest for much of the hour but an improved showing from the Mayo…
Double success for Sligo youth rugby teams
There was double success for two Sligo underage times in the Connacht league finals played at Creggs Rugby Club on Sunday. Sligo’s boys under-15 team beat Buccaneers 7-5 to win the Connacht Division 1 league final. The club’s under-17 team then followed that up with an even more impressive 26-10…
Former Sligo Rovers boss Paul Cook sacked by Ipswich
Former Sligo Rovers manager Paul Cook was sacked by English League One side Ipswich Town on Saturday after just nine months in the job. His departure came following the club’s 0-0 draw at home to Barrow in the FA Cup second-round. Paul Cook following Saturday’s FA Cup second-round goalless draw…