Sligo minors reach for the stars
Ocean FM Sport chats with players and management team (Keith McLoughlin, Brian King & Gerry Quinn) from the Sligo LGFA minor football squad ahead of this Saturday’s ZuCar All-Ireland final against Kerry in Nenagh. The game will be broadcast live on Ocean FM Sport from 2:30pm. Saturday, Aug 5th ZuCar…
Sligo Garda Chief reacts to Barry Young sentencing
Sligo’s Chief Superintendent has stated that Sligo man Barry Young directed and controlled a very large organised crime gang involved in an illegal business in the North West and that this gang had substantial international links. The 38 year old from Geldof Drive in Sligo, pleaded guilty to a…
Sligo’s Paddy Reape wins Showjumping gold for Ireland
Sligo’s Paddy Reape won gold for Ireland FEI Pony European Championships in Le Mans, France on Sunday. Reape was faultless throughout the competition on Fernando and held his nerve to jump clear throughout the final day of action to take top spot on the podium. His Irish team-mate, Limerick’s Kian…
Sligo man receives 11 years in jail for directing activities of organised Crime Gang
A Sligo man has been jailed for 11 years for directing the activities of an organised crime gangs operating in the local region. Barry Young who’s 38 years of age and from Geldof Drive in Sligo, pleaded guilty to a charge of directing the activities of a criminal…
Disabled driver slams lack of parking spaces in Manorhamilton
Ongoing roadworks in Manorhamilton has made it even more difficult to access disabled parking spaces, and able-bodied drivers continue to use such parking spaces. That’s according to one local disabled driver, who says no-one seems to be able to resolve her issues
HGVs urged to avoid Ballyfarnon to Keadue route due to large funeral
Gardai are asking all heavy duty vehicles to avoid the route between Ballyfarnon and Keadue this afternoon due to a large funeral taking place in the area. All HGVS are being urged to avoid the stretch on the R284 between 13.15 – 14.30pm. Gardai have thanked the public…
People afraid to speak out on refugee housing issue says MacSharry
TD Marc MacSharry insists people are afraid to question Government policy on housing refugees in case they are labelled racist – he has once again called on the Government to seek housing solutions for those on waiting lists, as well as accommodating our refugees, and says it’s biggest issue being…