Man dies following crash in Castlerea
A man has died following a crash in Castlerea in Co. Roscommon. The single vehicle collision which involved a car occurred at approximately 8.40am this morning in the townland of Harristown, outside Castlerea. The driver of the car, a man aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead a short time…
Chief Superintendent Aidan Glacken takes over Donegal Division
It’s been confirmed that Chief Superintendent Aidan Glacken will now have responsibility for the Donegal Division. He is currently the Chief Superintendent for Sligo and Leitrim however his duties have been extended to also cover Donegal. He takes over from the former Chief Superintendent, Terry McGinn, who retired…
Sligo University Hospital battling outbreaks of flu and Covid-19
Sligo University Hospital has confirmed that it’s currently battling outbreaks of both flu and Covid-19. The hospital has advised that it continues to operate under pressure as a result. Whille outbreaks are impacting a number of wards throughout the hospital, two wards, Surgical Gynae and Medical 7 have restricted…
Gardai in Sligo encourage domestic abuse victims not to suffer in silence
Gardai in Sligo are encouraging people who are experiencing domestic violence not to suffer in silence. It comes as reports of domestic abuse and calls to helplines tend to escalate over the Christmas period. Gardai are continuing to see an increase in such cases, with around 50,000 reports…
Former Government Minister accuses party of being ageist when it comes to appointing Junior Minsters
A former Government Minister has accused Fine Gael of being ageist over its appointment of junior Ministers. Former Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan said senior party members are out of contention for promotion despite their experience. He suggested that there should be quotas for older people at elections…
Flag at Sligo County Council flying at half-mast as mark of respect to Prv Seán Rooney
The flags at the offices of Sligo County Council are flying at half-mast today as a mark of respect to Private Seán Rooney as he is laid to rest today. Private Rooney has been remembered as a “national hero”, at his funeral in Co Louth this morning, Hundreds…
Agreement on full year fish quotas for 2023
An agreement has been reached between the EU and UK on fishing opportunities for shared fish stocks for 2023. The negotiations concluded before the 20 December deadline and allows quotas to be set for the full year. Most of Ireland’s commercial fish stocks are shared with the UK and…