Work commences on Luke’s Bridge
Works have commenced on Luke’s Bridge in Gortaleck. The route, which is the main route to the summit of Benbulben, is also surrounded by commonage for sheep farmers. Upon completion, a 12ft x 12ft cattle grid will be installed to stop sheep from getting on to the road. A gate…
Gardai discover children driving tractors at west Donegal event
Gardai have issued a warning over children driving tractors. It’s after a number of 12 year olds were found to be driving the heavy machinery in west Donegal on the main N56 road over the weekend at a local tractor run event. In a statement, Gardai say that…
Appeal over missing Mayo man
There’s an appeal for help in finding a 42 year old man missing from Foxford, County Mayo. Aidan Howley is described as being around 6 foot in height, of a thin build, with fair hair, brown eyes and a beard. It’s not known what he was wearing at…
Leitrim woman says her brain tumour recovery gives hope to others
42 year old Collette Scollan from Co Leitrim was diagnosed with a brain tumour last year – it led to her undergoing 30 radiotherapy sessions between October and November of 2022. What happened to her changed her entire life, as she explains – this week is International Brain Tumour Awareness…
Donegal & Fermanagh hit with weather warning
A yellow weather alert has been issued for Donegal and Fermanagh. The warning for Donegal is in effect from now until 11pm tomorrow night while the one for Fermanagh is in place from now until 12 noon tomorrow. Met Eireann is warning of localised flooding, difficult travel conditions…
Two incidents of criminal damage in Maugheraboy in the past week
Gardai are appealing for information on an incident of criminal damage to Maugheraboy in Sligo, and on damage caused to construction vehicles in the same area. They’ve also appealed for witnesses to last week’s fatal road traffic accident in Riverstown, as Garda Sergeant Angela Cummins outlines
Delays expected coming into Sligo town
Motorists are advised to expect delays coming into Sligo this afternoon. A set of traffic lights near Hughes Bridge have been damaged and work is currently being carried out to repair them. The work is expected to take a significant amount of time to carry out and delays can be…