Number of roads policing at its lowest in six years
Between 12-15 officers have been pulled from the Sligo-Leitrim Garda division’s road policing unit over the last decade. Figures published in The Irish Times show the number of Gardaí working in roads policing in 2023 was at its lowest in 6 years. Nationally, there were 641 Gardaí assigned…
Police issue fresh appeal over murder of Donegal woman in Scotland
Detectives investigating the murder of Donegal woman Ann Coll in Scotland have issued a fresh appeal for information. The 61 year old who was originally from the Gweedore area was found dead on December 22nd, having suffered serious injuries. Detectives from the Major Investigation Team are continuing to appeal…
Local Councillor is fearful over the pressure alcohol is putting Hospitals under
A local councillor and member of the Regional Health forum west has called for urgent for action to be taken in addressing the situation where alcohol is placing extreme pressure on local Hospitals. It emerged over the Christmas period that one in five emergency admissions to hospital is due…
New DAFT.ie study shows house prices are continuing to increase in the North West
House prices across the North West are around 10% higher now than they were this time last year. The latest report from Daft.ie shows that nationally, prices during 2023 rose by an average of 3.4%, the smallest increase since 2019, In Leitrim, prices in the final three months…
Youthful Sligo hurlers narrowly beaten by Roscommon
A youthful Sligo senior hurling team began 2024 with a narrow 3-23 to 2-23 prelim round loss to Roscommon in their opening match of the Connacht senior hurling league at the Air Dome on New Year’s Day. Sligo, under new hurling boss Stephen Shiel, led by two points at half-time,…
Lotto win for Donegal player
It’s been a weekend to remember for one lucky Lotto player in Donegal. A player scooped €100,000 in Sunday night’s Millionaire Raffle draw. The Donegal winner is one of six lucky lotto winners from six counties across Ireland who won a €100,00 prize. The winning ticket was purchased at Gala, Moness…
Lough Swilly RNLI officer retires after 20 years of service
Tributes are being paid to a Donegal RNLI Officer who has retired after 20 years of service. Lough Swilly RNLI Lifeboat Operations Officer, John McCarter who joined the station in 2003, has hung up his pager for the final time. In a post on social media, Lough Swilly RNLI say…