Leitrim’s Connacht Colleges semi-final re-fixed for Wednesday
The Connacht Colleges senior ‘A’ football semi-final between the Leitrim combined schools team and St Coleman’s, Claremorris, has been re-arranged for next Wednesday night (Jan 29th) in the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence in Bekan at half-past-seven The game, originally scheduled for Friday, was postponed on account of Storm Éowyn.…
Reports of people ignoring red warning in Strandhill
There are reports of some people ignoring the red warning in Strandhill. This is despite the Shore Road and Promenade being closed by Sligo County Council. A number of premises have also been damaged in the area. The red warning remains in place for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Neil Walton…
Storm Éowyn: No exit from Tubbercurry
Tubbercurry is effectively cut off due to fallen trees as a result of the storm. Sligo County Council has stated there’s currently no exit from the town. Other sections of the N17 are also impacted. Fianna Fail Cllr Barry Gallagher says the situation in south Sligo is chaotic and is…
Connacht GAA Air Dome destroyed by Storm Éowyn
The Connacht Air Dome in Bekan, Co Mayo has been completed destroyed by Storm Éowyn. The multimillion euro facility, situated near Ballyhaunis, now known as the NUI Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome, opened in 2020 and has been a huge success, because of its ability to host indoor games at…
Storm Éowyn: Donegal bracing for impact
Donegal County Council advise the public that road conditions throughout the county are treacherous this morning with fallen trees on numerous routes. North West counties are set to experience the worst of Storm Eowyn around now and in the coming hours. A red warning for danger to life is in…
Serious crash in Donegal
Gardai have received reports of a ‘serious’ crash in Donegal. The N14 is currently closed between Lifford and Ballinalecky Cross. Gardai say they’re not in a position to provide any more information at this time. They’re urging the public to ‘shelter in place’ while a status red wind warning is…
Storm Eowyn: Sligo yet to feel full impact
There’s a danger to life as the North West under a Red wind warning this morning and the worst is yet to come. Storm Eowyn is bringing damaging and destructive gusts of over 130 kilometres an hour and is already making an impact. The red alert is in place for…