Mona McSharry qualifies for semi-finals of Women’s 100m Breaststroke
Sligo swimmer Mona McSharry has qualified for tomorrow’s semi-finals of the Women’s 100m Breaststroke. She finished third place in her heat at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics today with a time of 1:06.39, just outside her…
Update: Road reopened. Fintra to Killybegs road closed following road traffic collision
Update: Road reopened. Motorists are advised that the Fintra to Killybegs road (R263) in Co. Donegal is closed following a road traffic collision. The incident occurred at around 4.30pm this evening. Gardaí and emergency services…
Increase in reports of jellyfish at Sligo beaches; what to do if stung
People are advised to be wary of jellyfish if heading to beaches around the region. Water Safety Development Officer with Sligo County Council, Pete Murtagh, says they have received increased reports recently of the marine…
278 premises across the region without power today
278 premises are without power in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal this afternoon. 178 homes and businesses are impacted around Ballybofey in Co. Donegal with electricity hoped to be restored by 3.45pm today. A further 77…
Noticeable increase in 14 day rate across the north west
There has been a noticeable increase in the 14 day incidence rate of Covid-19 per 100,000 population across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. It has more than doubled in Donegal while there has been a five…
People asked to be mindful around the water this weekend
People heading to local beaches, lakes and rivers are asked to be mindful around the water. Lifeguards will continue to operate at Rosses Point, Enniscrone, Dunmoran and Streedagh and the beach warden will also be…
Councillor feels not changing Local Property Tax is a ‘missed opportunity’ to honour frontline workers
A Sligo Councillor who voted against retaining the property tax increase agreed upon by Councillors in 2019 says the decision taken yesterday not reduce the rate is an opportunity missed to honour front line workers.…