Sligo’s Grace Foley ready for ‘World’s Fastest Kid’ race
Sligo Athletic Club’s Grace Foley is en route to the United States to compete in this weekend’s Millrose Games. She is Sligo’s representative in the Games ‘World Fastest Kid’ race on Saturday. Cian Donnelly from Tuam will be running in the boys race. Grace is pictured here with some of…
Tánaiste ends speculation surrounding the future of Sligo Search & Rescue
The Tánaiste has today ended any speculation over Sligo Airport being used as a Search and Rescue base by the coastguard. Sligo Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin TD sought clarification in the Dáil earlier that the airport at Strandhill will be included as one of the bases in the new…
Ballinacarrow burglary victim waited 3 hours for Gardai to attend scene
It’s been claimed that a burglary victim in Ballinacarrow in Co Sligo earlier this week had to wait three hours before Gardai attended the scene. The matter has been highlighted by Cllr Thomas Healy, who says it adds to the previous concerns he’s had on the future of Collooney Garda…
Gardaí investigating an alleged assault in Sligo overnight
Gardaí in Sligo have confirmed that they are investigating an alleged assault which occurred in the Ballinode area of Sligo overnight. An investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made and no further information is available at this time.
Welcome reaction to reinstatement of An Post Jobseeker Payments
The decision to pay jobseeker payments through the post offices has been described as a move that will help safe guard the future of many rural Post Offices The changes will apply initially to all new jobseeker applicants before being extended to other jobseekers over the coming months. …
Belfast Harlequins v Sligo live this Saturday
Sligo’s Energia All-Ireland League Division 2B fixture away to Belfast Harlequins will be broadcast live on Ocean FM this Saturday afternoon (Jan 29th) from Deramore Park in Belfast at 2:30pm. Graham Jewhurst will be on commentary for the game alongside Sligo senior team manager (& co-host of the Sligo Way…
Kiltyclogher needs assistance after the devastation caused by pandemic
A Leitrim Councillor is urging the local authority in the county to act immediately in response to the devastating impact that the Covid pandemic has had on Kiltyclogher. Councillor Justin Warnock says since the onset of the Covid 19 pandemic almost two years ago the village has witnessed the…