Funeral of Russell Forde to take place tomorrow
The funeral arrangements have been announced for the man who died tragically after sustain head injuries in Sligo last week. 39 year old Russell Forde from Yeats Drive, Cranmore, was found with head injuries at Rockwood Parade. It is believed he had suffered a blow to the…
Local sports journalist launches new collection of poems
Well-known Donegal and Fermanagh journalist Gerry McLaughlin launches his first poetry collection entitled ‘The Breed of Me’ in Rockfield Community Hall, Ballyshannon, on the site of his former Primary School, this Friday, April 29th, at 7:30pm. The book will be launched by two of Galway’s All-Ireland winner hurlers Joe Connolly…
Investigation launched after woman’s body is discovered in Ballymote
Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of a body of a woman in her 70s at a property in Ballymote, Co. Sligo. The body was discovered at approximately 2pm yesterday (Sunday 24th April 2022). Her body has been removed to Sligo University Hospital. Gardaí say…
Ryan rows back on turf demands
A Donegal TD says a ‘common sense’ approach is needed to the sale and distribution of turf. It seems the Energy Minister is rowing back on proposed new laws to ban it, with Eamon Ryan now saying it won’t apply to rural communities of fewer than 500 people. …
Pro-life march planned for Donegal next month
Donegal is one of three counties where pro-life marches are being planned for next month. The Donegal march will be on Sunday, May 22nd, in Bundoran at 3pm. Other marches are to take place in Galway and Cork. Donegal pro-life campaign spokesperson Sile Quinlan says it’s important the public is…
Clare can’t contest Connacht LGFA final – if they reach it
Clare women’s gaelic footballers won’t contest this season’s Connacht LGFA intermediate football championship final, should they reach the provincial decider after the round-robin stages. As Munster’s only intermediate county, the Banner girls were granted admission to the Connacht championship this year to get meaningful competitive football – and to raise…
Social media Campaign aims to promote Sligo
A social media campaign aimed at promoting Sligo as positive location will be running on social media today. #Love Sligo is taking place mainly on twitter and the organisers of the event are encouraging to share positive stories they have when it comes to Sligo. Val Robus is…