Stop-go system in place on Strandhill Road
Motorists are being advised of a stop-go system on the R292 Sligo to Strandhill Road following a road traffic collision this morning. Emergency services are at the scene and no serious injuries have been reported at this time. Motorists are advised to find alternative routes if possible.
Warriors Run 2023 sells out in three hours
Entries for this year’s Warriors Run in Strandhill sold out three hours after online registration opened this weekend. Registration opened on Friday afternoon at 4pm – and shortly after 7pm that evening, organisers confirmed that all 1200 places had been taken. The Warriors Run, a ten-mile run from the Cannon…
MCR clinch Southern Hotel Super League title
MCR clinched Sligo-Leitrim’s Southern Hotel Super League title for the first time since 1998 on Saturday night with a 1-1 draw against Calry Bohs at Hazelwooed. MCR, who had led the Super League since the start of season need just a draw from their last two league games to be…
Sinn Féin remain most popular party according to latest poll
Sinn Féin remains the most popular party in the country according to the latest Red C / Sunday Business Post poll. The poll shows Mary Lou McDonald’s party out in front on 31 per cent. However, just 36 per cent believe the main opposition party could make serious headway on…
Killybegs Coast Guard tow boat with engine failure
On Saturday afternoon, Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked to a boat with engine failure. The boat was between Muckross Head and Teelin Pier when the engine failure occurred. The boat was launched and the crew made their way quickly to the area and took the casualty boat under tow. The…
Donegal minors well beaten by Derry
Donegal minor gaelic footballers suffered their first defeat of this year’s Ulster minor football championship on Saturday, going down to Derry on a final scoreline of 3-12 to 0-6. Two goals in two first-half minutes did the damage as Derry established a 2-6 to 0-3 interval lead – and they…
Sligo-Leitrim TD blames “foot-dragging” by HSE for lack of CAMHS funding
A Sligo-Leitrim TD has blamed “foot-dragging” by the HSE for the lack of funding for early intervention mental health services for young people in Sligo and Leitrim. Deputy Martin Kenny highlighted the fact these services are already available in Cavan and Monaghan, but there is still nothing for Sligo and…