The Rovers Review 29/10/2023
Sligo Rovers 0-0 draw with Drogheda ensures their Premier Division survial but no-one’s celebrating – John Russell reflects on another limp display from his side. New Sligo Rovers women’s manager Tommy Hewitt outlines his vision for the job as he gets ready to take over from Steve Feeney at the…
Youth Soccer podcast 29/10/2023
Tina Beirne returns with a new season of the Youth Soccer podcast for Sligo-Leitrim The programme is broadcast every Sunday on Ocean FM at 5:30pm. To contact the programme, email sport@oceanfm.ie.
Planning permission granted for new €650,000 sports facility outside Ballyshannon
Planning permission has been granted for a new €650,000 sports facility outside Ballyshannon. Last Friday, Creevy Activity Hub members along with a number of politicians viewed the proposed plans and hear their ambitions for the project. The Creevy Hub is seeking government funding to progress the project which would include…
Weather warning issued for Donegal
A status yellow advisory warning has been issued for Donegal. The warning is valid until 11pm on Thursday. Met Éireann say on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be heavy showers or longer spells of rain at times over Ireland with flooding likely in places, as soils are saturated and…
Scoreless draw ensures Premier Division safety for Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers secured their SSE Airtricity Premier Division for next season with an underwhelming 0-0 draw at home to Drogheda United on Saturday night. The result means Cork City will now contest the promotion/relegation play-off against the play-off winners from the First Division. Saturday night’s final home league game of…
Police in Fermanagh appeal for information following fire
Police in Enniskillen are appealing for information in relation to a fire that occurred in the play park in the vicinity of Lisgoole Park. The fire is believed to have been started at approximately 3am on Saturday, October 28th. Police are keen to speak with anyone who was around this…
Motorist caught speeding in north west
Gardai have confirmed that while conducting a speed checkpoint in the Sligo-Leitrim area , a car was detected exceeding the speed limit. The driver was travelling in at 166km/h in a 100km/h speed zone. A Fixed Charge Notice was issued to the driver. Gardaí have previously warned that they will…