Connacht Under 20 Championship draw made
The details of the upcoming Connacht Under 20 Football Championship have been finalised. Both Sligo and Leitrim enter the competition at the semi-final stage. On Wednesday, April 13th, Sligo will host reigning Connacht champions Roscommon at a Sligo venue. On the same evening, Leitrim will face the winners of the…
War correspondent Fergal Keane to visit Sligo Library
Well known TV war correspondent, Fergal Keane, is to launch a programme of writing and research workshops in Sligo Library tomorrow evening. He’ll be conversation with Susan McKay, the new writer-in-residence at Sligo Libraries, who’s been outlining more about the event OceanFM Ireland · War correspondent Fergal Keane to…
Sligo Councillor calls for changes to Covid-19 Isolation rules
A Sligo Councillor and Businessman is calling on the government to reduce the period of time required for Covid isolation. Cllr. Donal Gilroy says man small businesses have had to curtail their opening hours and services as a result of staff shortages. The Fianna Fáil Councillor says staff…
Pig Farmers protest outside Department of Agriculture
Pig farmers from the North West joined others from across the Country earlier this morning outside of the Department of Agriculture this morning for an Irish Farmers’ Association demonstration seeking a Government bailout for the sector. Pig farmers are seeking a €100 million package, half of which they have…
Moneygold Cliffoney road remains closed following collision
The Moneygold Cliffoney road in Sligo remains closed this morning following a serious accident on the N15 yesterday close to Grange yesterday The road is expected to remain closed until at least Lunch time today HGV Traffic are being diverted on to the R278 Calry road. HGV…
The Circus comes to Town – but only if it can find a venue…
The famous Duffy’s Circus is planning to come to Sligo at Easter – but can’t a venue. An appeal has now gone out for a suitable location, with all the previously-used sites unavailable, as David Duffy outlines OceanFM Ireland · The Circus comes to Town – but only if…
Sligo hurlers league final details confirmed
The details of Sligo senior hurlers Allianz National Hurling League Division 2B final have been confirmed. Padraig Mannion’s side will face Derry on Saturday, April 1st in Ederney St. Joseph’s GAC’s grounds in Fermanagh. The final will have a 4:00pm throw-in time. Sligo reached the final following a third place…