Sligo Councillors find new way to recoup costs of roads damaged by forestry work
Sligo councillors have come up with a new way of recouping the cost of repairing damage to roads caused by forestry plantation. They have now decided to take action through development contributions, which form part…
Sligo man Blaine Gaffney to seek Fine Gael nomination for 2019 local elections
A young Sligo man confirmed this week he intends to seek a nomination to run for Fine Gael in the local elections next year. Blaine Gaffney is from Sligo town and currently works as parliamentary…
Three Donegal Gardaí suffer minor injuries after parked patrol car hit
Three Gardaí sustained minor injuries when their parked patrol car was struck by a car in County Donegal The incident happened at around half past three this morning on Ramelton Road in Letterkenny. A 17-year-old…
Government announcements on housing grants creating ‘false impression’ says Sligo councillor
A Sligo councillor says its ‘outrageous’ that government TDs are making announcements of an increase in housing grants for older people while at the same time the council hasn’t enough money to deal with the…
30 arrests made in Letterkenny last night
30 people were arrested in Letterkenny last night. The Donegal Rally is taking place over the weekend and for most people it has been a safe and enjoyable experience. However, 30 people were arrested for…
Sligo swimmer airlifted to safety
A swimmer has been airlifted to safety in County Sligo. It happened yesterday afternoon when he was spotted in difficulty near Rosses Point. Irish Coast Guard Search and Rescue Operations Manager Gerard O’Flynn says it…
N15 at Drumcliffe fully reopened following crash
The N15 at Drumcliffe has now fully reopened after a two vehicle collision this afternoon. There were significant tailbacks in the area over the last few hours. The accident has occurred between a truck and…