Psychiatrist’s report to be prepared for man facing murder charges
A psychiatrist’s report is to be prepared for a man charged with a double murder and attempted murder in Sligo. Yousef Palani appeared in Sligo District Court via video link from Castlerea Prison, where it was agreed to extend his legal aid certificate to include the psychiatrist’s report. The accused…
Hubs voucher scheme will have huge benefits for Sligo – Walsh
A Sligo Cllr says phase two of the connected hubs voucher scheme will have huge benefits for Sligo and the North West. The new phase is running from now until end of December and allows remote workers receive three free vouchers at hubs across the country. During Phase…
Budget 2023: Levy to be introduced to help pay for Mica Scheme
The details of Budget 2023 have been revealed. Among the measures announced, a levy on concrete blocks, pouring concrete and some concrete products will be introduced, to help pay for the MICA redress scheme to repair homes in the North West and elsewhere. The levy will come into…
10 year old vehicle rule putting Ballyshannon hackney driver out of business
Bert has operated a hackney service in the Ballyshannon for many years but says he’s been forced out of business due to conditions surrounding the issuing of a new licence. Vehicles must be 10 years old at most to be eligible, and Bert says he can’t afford to buy a…
Sligo boxer Clancy wins gold medal at Elite multination Tournament
Sligo boxer Dean Clancy was the gold medal at the Elite multination tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Fighting at 63.5kg, the Seán McDermott Boxing Club member was also selected as ‘Most Combative Boxer’ following his performances at the tournament. 20-year-old Clancy was the second gold medal winner at the tournament…
The Government should be ran out of office says Sligo Traveller representative
The Manager of the Sligo Traveller Support Group says the small amount of increased payments for unemployed and pensioners allegedly contained in today’s budget is paltry, in comparison with the recent pay rise for TDs. Bernadatte Maughan has also criticised the non-payment of the €200 electricity credit to those living…
Garda appeal following serious traffic collision on Rossnowlagh Beach
A person was seriously injured following a collision between two vehicles on Rossnowlagh Beach in the early hours of last Saturday morning. Garda Ciara Gibbons of Glenties Garda Station appeals for witnesses on this week’s On The Beat OceanFM Ireland · Garda appeal following serious traffic collision on Rossnowlagh…