Brendan Dolan outclassed in darts quarter-final
Belcoo’s Brendan Dolan was outclassed by 16-year-old sensation Luke Littler in their PDC World Darts Championship quarter-final on New Year’s Day. Dolan, who was contesting the last eight for just the second time in his pro darts career, was below par on the day – but Littler was a class…
Section of N4 reopens following collision
The section of the N4 between Sligo and Boyle at Doon has reopened following a two-vehicle collision on Sunday evening. A woman in her 80’s died while the driver of the other car, a man in his 30’s was brought to Sligo University Hospital for treatment to serious injuries. The…
Four Masters win Ulster minor club title
Four Masters of Donegal won the Ulster. minor club football tournament for 2204 on New Year’s Day with a 1-10 to 2-4 victory over Cavan Gaels in Tuesday’s final, played at the host club, St Paul’s in west Belfast. The Donegal town club, beaten finalists last year, went one step…
Letterkenny University Hospital welcomes first baby of the New Year
The first New Year’s Day baby born in Letterkenny was a baby girl. Baby Amelia Kearney was born at 12.13am at Letterkenny University Hospital weighing 8.1 pounds Baby Amelia was welcomed by her mother Danielle and her father Andrew. Both mother and baby are doing well. Sligo University Hospital also…
Funeral of Councillor Noreen McGarvey takes place
Hundreds gathered to remember the late Fianna Fáil Councillor Noreen McGarvey at her funeral mass this afternoon. Councillor McGarvey passed away on Thursday night in the Donegal Hospice. Elected to Donegal County Council in 2019, Cllr McGarvey has also served as secretary to former TD Pat the Cope Gallagher.…
Increase in road deaths in Leitrim and Donegal
Counties Leitrim and Donegal both saw an increase in road deaths in 2023 compared to 2022 in figures published by the Road Safety Authority. Sligo, meanwhile recorded a decrease. 3 road deaths occurred in Leitrim in 2023 compared to 2 the previous year. Donegal saw an increase of 2 to…
Free contraception now available to women aged 31
A scheme offering free contraception has been expanded. Since its launch in 2022, the programme has offered free contraception to women, girls and people who identify as transgender or non-binary. Initially open to those aged 17 to 25, the scheme’s age limit was increased last year to 30. From Monday,…