Man dies following collision in Ballyshannon area
A man in his 70s has died after the tractor he was driving overturned in the Ballyshannon area. It happened in Corlea, just before 11am yesterday morning. His remains have been taken to Sligo University Hospital where a post-mortem examination is due to take place. Gardaí in…
Sligo Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Excellence Awards are launched
The most prestigious awards in the North West area are officially accepting entries. The Sligo Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Excellence Awards are being launched today with four categories under which local businesses can enter. There’s the Local Enterprise Awards, the Skillnet Regional Excellence Award, the Innovator Excellence…
Concern over level of services available to local young people with disabilities
Serious concern has been raised again over the level of services currently available to children and young people with special needs. Donegal Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty has claimed that thousands of children in the country are being failed, with some parents waiting over a year for services. …
The Final Whistle podcast 01/12/2022 – The final
Is this Tourlestrane’s time? On Connacht club final week, team captain Gary Gaughan and Moycullen’s Jetsetter Peter Cooke will give us an insight into both finalists on the eve of their biggest club game in their respective careers. Another Swedish signing arrives at the Showgrounds, as Shane Blaney, Seamie Keogh…
Road closed in Ballyshannon area following road traffic collision
A road is closed in the Ballyshannon area following a road traffic collision earlier today. Gardai have confirmed that the road at Knather is closed to traffic and diversions are in place. It’s understood that a tractor was one of the vehicles involved in the crash. Motorists…
Co Sligo family of 9 in 3-bedroomed house appeal for housing transfer
A County Sligo couple with 7 children have appealed to the authorities to facilitate them with a house transfer as their current accommodation is not fit for purpose. The family reside in social housing, with has only 3 bedrooms for all 9 of them OceanFM Ireland · Co Sligo…
Road between Collooney & Castlebaldwin closed
Motorists are being advised that the road between Collooney and Castlebaldwin is currently closed this afternoon. The fire service are at the scene and are working to clear a significant amount of debris along the stretch. Road users are being advised to use the old N4 road to…