Two motorists arrested for drug driving in Sligo
Two drivers have been arrested in Sligo after they both tested positive for cannabis following roadside drug tests. The arrests come as Gardaí from the Sligo-Leitrim Roads Policing Unit were conducting a checkpoint on Friday. Gardaí have previously warned that they will be out in force in Sligo and elsewhere…
League of Ireland title for Johnny Kenny & Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers’ 2-0 win over St Patrick’s Athletic on Friday night at Inchicore clinched a fourth consecutive SSE Airtricity Premier Division title. Goals in the closing quarter from former Sligo Rovers player Aaron Greene and Graham Burke sealed the win and the title for the Dublin Rovers. Cork City lost…
Tommy Hewitt is new Sligo Rovers women’s boss
Just hours after confirming Steve Feeney’s departure as women’s head coach at the end of the season, Sligo Rovers have announced that Tommy Hewitt will take over from him at the Showgrounds for the 2024. Hewitt will take up his new post next month following Feeney’s decision to step away…
Almost 130 people registered as homeless in North West
There were almost 130 people in the North West registered as homeless in September. Sligo had the highest number at 58, closely following by Donegal at 57 while in Leitrim, the number was 11. It represents are rise of 3% on the previous month along with 29 children.…
The Friday Panel, Edel McSharry, Thomas Walsh
Issues up for discussion on this week’s Friday Panel are the Sligo murders sentencing, refugee accommodation, hospital overcrowding, local election candidacy for both, whether cash is king, and the rugby world cup. Guests are Edel McSharry and Cllr Thomas Walsh
Drugs, cigarettes & fireworks seized near Enniskillen
Drugs, cigarettes and fireworks have been seized near Enniskillen. It’s after police launched a search operation in the Ballinamallard area yesterday. During the search, police located approximately £30,000 worth of suspected Class B Controlled Drugs, just under 500kg of fireworks and 30,000 suspected counterfeit cigarettes. One male…
Emergency services praised for swift response to flash flooding in Bundoran
Emergency services have been praised for their swift response to overnight flash flooding in Bundoran. The Eastend of the town in particular was under threat from heavy rainfall for a time. However, the local fire brigade put the necessary measures in place to prevent homes and businesses from…