Gardaí continue to question three men in relation to Niland attack
Three men are still being questioned by Gardai in connection with a burglary and assault on an elderly man in Co. Sligo. 73 year old Thomas Niland is still in a critical condition on…
Motorists warned of dangerous driving conditions across the region
A weather warning for ice is in place for Sligo Leitrim and Donegal this morning. A status yellow alert for low temperatures is in effect until 10 o’clock this morning. The warning also…
North West fishermen & farmers being forced out of business by rising fuel costs
The government are being accused this morning of not doing enough to protect two vital industries in the north west. Concerns have been expressed in relation to the future of many farmers and…
‘Steady roll-back’ of public services says Donegal TD
A Donegal TD says there is a ‘steady roll-back’ of public services by successive governments. Independent Deputy, Thomas Pringle, raised his issues in the Dail recently where he called for the driving license renewal walk-in…
Clarity sought if electricity reduction applies to those who pay direct to local authority
Clarity is being sought on whether the €200 electricity reduction applies to those paying local authorities directly. Jamie Murphy of the Sligo Traveller Support Group says many in the Travelling community are uncertain over the…
BREAKING NEWS: Tom Niland attack — three men arrested
Gardaí investigating the aggravated burglary and attack on 73-year old Tom Niland in Skreen, in West Sligo, on Tuesday 18th January last, have arrested three men. The three were detained in the North West Region,…
Body bags now wanted in Ukraine, says Sligoman at Polish border
A Sligo man currently at the Polish/Ukrainian border says body bags are being specifically requested by Ukrainian authorities. Fergal Nealon has been helping deliver essential supplies to the Polish/Ukrainian border donated by people from the…