Leitrim Councillor says it’s time electronic tagging was introduced for repeat offenders
A Leitrim councillor is calling for electronic tagging to be introduced as a compulsory measure for criminals that continue to reoffend. Manor MD Councillor Sean mc Dermott says there have been too many examples of murder, rape and other sexual offences committed by criminals that are out on bail…
Minister Humphreys to open Yeats Trail
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys will be visiting Sligo today where she will officially open the Yeats Trail, a major new tourism and cultural project in the county. The trail covers 14 different sites in Sligo and has connections to the works of William Butler…
Rooney & Holohan score in Ireland schools win
Both Summerhill College student Eli Rooney and Niall Holohan of Carrick-on-Shannon Community School scored for the Republic of Ireland schoolboys in their 2-1 victory over Northern Ireland in Belfast on Thursday evening. The Republic, who concluded their Centenary Shield campaign following Thursday’s game took the lead on 13 minutes through…
Investigation into organised crime in Sligo leads to searches in Alicante
An investigation between An Garda Síochána and Spanish Police have led to a number of searches being carried out in Alicante, Spain. The searches were part of an ongoing investigation targeting organised crime in Sligo. Sligo Gardai are being supported by members of the Criminal Assets Bureau and the National…
Man due in court over break-in at business premises in Sligo
A man is due in court today in relation to a break-in at a business premises in Sligo. The burglary happened on Wednesday night of this week. Damage was caused to the front door of one of the property and a number of items were stolen. The…
Support is available for those impacted by Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s awareness week begins on April 10th with the world Parkinson’s day being staged April 11th Ahead of the events John Lynch was joined in Studio by Mildred Gilmore whose brother was diagnosed with the condition a decade ago and by Kevin Fitzsimons who was over the past…
A rocky road for beach goers at Rosses Point
We really are spoilt for choice in the North West with so many beaches to choose from. Indeed sea swimming has become very popular since the Covid Pandemic. Those regularly attending the beach at Rosses Point recently have noticed the path down to the water has been covered…