Sligo Rovers lose 1-0 in Drogheda
Sligo Rovers suffered their first league defeat of the new season on Friday night with a 1-0 loss to Drogheda United at Weavers Park. Former Finn Harps striker Adam Foley was the matchwinner for Drogheda, finding the Rovers net on 58 minutes with a fine finish to the top corner.…
The Friday Panel, Jim Sheridan, Eddie McHale
Former Garda Chief Superintendent Jim Sheridan and former Detective Garda Eddie McHale are this week’s guests on The Friday Panel. They talk about increased sentences for attacks on Gardai, the rise in rural crime, the Citizen’s Assembly on drugs, involvement of young people in sport, and their own sporting prowess…
Garda crime statistics ‘absolutely shocking’
Crime statistics released today have been described by a Sligo Leitrim TD as absolutely shocking. The data shows that assaults on Gardaí increased by over a quarter between 2019 and 2022. The figures also show that crime generally is on the rise and respect for Gardai is in…
Sligo firefighters appeal for end of life vehicles for life saving training
The Sligo Fire Service is looking for end of life vehicles to carry out critical lifesaving training. It’s estimated that around 25% of their call outs are to road traffic collisions and they need to consistently train for a variety of circumstances. Fire fighters use old vehicles for…
Investigation continuing after car vandalised in Enniskillen
An investigation is continuing after a car was damaged in Enniskillen. Police are investigating the report of Criminal Damage of the vehicle at the Buttermarket between 2pm and 2:30pm yesterday. A blue Ford Focus was scratched on both sides of the vehicle by an object. If you…
Two people arrested following police chase in Tyrone
Two people have been arrested following a police chase in County Tyrone. It’s after the vehicle failed to stop for earlier yesterday evening in the Beragh area. An intercept team and Policing Support Group Officers from Omagh/Enniskillen working together successfully brought the vehicle to a safe controlled stop…
Momentum building for reopening of Collooney to Claremorris rail line
A Sligo councillor has backed calls made in the Dáil to reopen the Collooney to Claremorris rail line. Deputy Eamon Ó Cuív raised the issue with Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan, saying that the reopening of the line could provide the longest freight line in the country. It’s…