Funeral arrangements announced for Una Bowden and her two daughters
The funeral arrangements for the Donegal woman and her two daughters that died following a tragic road accident in Mayo on Tuesday have been announced. Una Bowen and her two daughters Ciara and Saoirse died when their vehicle collided with a fuel lorry on the N17 outside Claremorris. …
Rescue 118 assist in multi-agency operation in Mayo
A walker was hospitalised following a multi-agency operation on Granuaile Loop Walk in county Mayo which included Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 118. Shortly before 6pm on Friday evening, the Achill Island Coast Guard and the Mayo Mountain Rescue Team were called out to assist a walker who was…
60 homes validated in Sligo under Croí Cónaithe Scheme
There has been a positive uptake on the Croí Cónaithe Scheme in Sligo. The latest meeting of the Borough District Council has heard that there have been 80 applications to scheme, 60 of which have been validated. Following the positive update, it’s hoped that more people will apply…
Megan McCormack to represent Sligo at 2024 Rose of Tralee
Gurteen native Megan McCormack will represent Sligo in this year’s Rose of Tralee competition. Megan got past the Sligo stage of the competition after Friday night’s show in the Clayton Hotel in Sligo. 24-year-old Megan is a primary school teacher having completed a Masters in Education with Hibernian…
Investigation continuing to thefts from vehicles in Leitrim
An investigation is continuing to thefts from vehicles in Leitrim. The incidents happened in the Mohill area in the early hours of Friday morning. It’s believed that a number of items were stolen during the course of the incidents. No arrests have been made and investigations are…
Rail passengers advised of reduced Bank Holiday services
Rail passengers are advised to check times in advance of travelling this Bank Holiday Monday. There will be a special timetable operating. Services will depart Sligo at 9.05am, 11.05am, 1.05pm, 3.05pm and 7.00pm. While return services will leave Dublin Connolly at 9.05pm, 1pm, 3pm, 5.10pm and 7.05pm.…
North west farmers to benefit from liming extension
North west farmers have been given an extension to the deadline for when lime can be spread under the National Liming Programme. The date has been moved back from March 31st, and will now be set at June 28th, with the decision largely due to the recent adverse weather…