Mona McSharry’s attention turns to 200m breaststroke heats
Following her bronze medal success in Monday’s 100m breaststroke, Mona McSharry’s attention has turned quickly to her next event. The Grange native goes in heat one of the 200m breaststroke heats at 10am on Wednesday morning. McSharry did enjoy a brief embrace with her family and support group…
Support central to Mona McSharry’s Olympic success
Celebrations are continuing in Grange, Ballyshannon and Paris as Mona McSharry’s dreams of becoming an Olympic medalist have become a reality. Following an enthralling 100m breaststroke race at Paris’ La Défense Arena, she just pipped Italy’s Benedetta Pinato to the podium in a time of 1.05.59. It had…
Mona McSharry’s Sligo homecoming to be celebrated
There is no doubt that Mona McSharry’s return to Sligo will be marked in some way. That’s according to mayor of Sligo’s borough district, Cllr Tom MacSharry when asked about a potential homecoming for the Olympian. Ms McSharry won a bronze medal last night in the 100m breaststroke,…
Gardaí investigating criminal damage at Teelin Pier
Investigations are continuing following an incident of criminal damage at Teelin Pier. A number of windows were smashed during the course of the incident which is believed to taken place shortly before 10pm on Tuesday, July 23rd. Gardaí have confirmed that no arrests have been made. Anyone…
Section of N56 reopens following three-vehicle collision
A section of the N56 in county Donegal has reopened following a three-vehicle road traffic collision on Monday evening. The incident, involving a van and two cars, took place on the Bruckless road just outside Dunkineely at around 5.40pm. Two people received medical treatment following the incident and were taken…
Volunteers and coaches helped McSharry to Olympic success – Gilroy
Mona McSharry’s Olympic success was not built overnight. That’s the view of local councillor Donal Gilroy, who has been paying tribute to coaches and volunteers who have helped her get to where she is today. McSharry took bronze in the final of the 100m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics last…
North West users to benefit from free travel pass extension
People in the north west who are certified as medically unfit to drive for a year or more will now be able to apply for a free travel pass. It is the first time a pass has been available to those not in receipt of a pension or qualifying social…