Mohill edge past Ballinamore in top-of-the-table clash
Leitrim Masonite Division 1 leaders Mohill edged past county champions Ballinamore Seán O’Heslins in Ballinamore on Friday night in a top-of-the-table clash with Eamonn Hara’s side winning by a single point, 1-12 to 1-11. The result, coupled with St Mary’s victory over Annaduff, means that it will be Mohill and…
Finn Harps knocked out of FAI Cup
Finn Harps were knocked out of the Extra.ie FAI Cup on Friday night when they went down 3-1 at home to last season’s beaten finalists Bohemians at Finn Park. First-half goals from Declan McDaid and Josh Kerr established a 2-0 lead for the visitors. Eric McWoods did pull a goal…
Motherwell sack manager after Sligo Rovers loss
Motherwell have sacked their manager Graham Alexander less than 24 hours after their Europa Conference League exit at the Showgrounds. The Scottish Premier League side were beaten 2-0 on Thursday night by Sligo Rovers to exit the competition 3-0 on aggregate – and Alexander has paid the price. Motherwell Chairman…
Gardaí undertaking ‘high-visibility campaign on trains this evening
Gardaí are undertaking a ‘high-visibility campaign on trains this evening to tackle anti-social behaviour. Patrols will continue until 11 o’clock tonight at eight inter-city routes across the country. While local Gardaí will have a crime prevention advice stand in Sligo. Superintendent Barry Doyle, from the Garda Community…
Sligo Rovers allowed to stage Viking game at the Showgrounds
Sligo Rovers have been granted a derogation by UEFA to stage the home leg of their Europa Conference League third qualifying round tie at the Showgrounds on Thursday, August 11th. The venue did not have the required number of seats (4,500) for a Category 3 European tie (the Conference League…
Pop-up swimming pool coming to Tubbercurry
The south Sligo town of Tubbercurry is set to get its own swimming pool this September with the provision of a pop-up swimming pool for a three-month period. The pool will be indoors, heated, fully equipped, fully accessible and has changing facilities. It’s a 12m x 3.4m steel structure, which holds…
Concerns raised as Ardara hotel closes to tourists to accommodate Ukrainian refugees
Donegal councillor Anthony Molloy says a balance needs to be struck as more hotels close to tourists to accommodate Ukrainian refugees. He’s been reacting to the closure to tourists next month of the Nesbitt Arms Hotel in Ardara and is concerned at the effect on local tourism OceanFM Ireland…