Investigations into burglaries at houses in Sligo and Bundoran
Gardai are appealing for information in relation to burglaries at houses in Temple Street in Sligo and Church Road in Bundoran. This week’s On The Beat comes from Garda Sergeant Orla McGrath OceanFM Ireland…
Deer cull proposal for North Leitrim slammed by Animal Rights group
A proposal for a culling in deer in North Leitrim has been criticised by Animal Rights group, ARAN. John Carmody of the group insists there are far more humane ways of controlling the deer population…
Only 9 women elected to Sligo County Council in 100 years
Of the 180 different people elected to Sligo County Council since 1920, only 9 have been women – the statistic has been outlined by the See Her Elected campaign which has just published a guidebook…
More than the cúpla focal needed by Gardai in Gaeltacht areas insists TD
Donegal TD Thomas Pringle has defended his call for Gardai stationed in Gaeltacht areas to be be able to provide services to the community through the Irish language. He and TD Catherine Connolly have brought…
Families remember those who served and died in World Wars
Families of soldiers who served in and died in the two World Wars attended the annual Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph on Pearse Road Sligo at the weekend. Jimmie Field, Poppy Hunt, Norma Hamilton, and…
People with disabilities express concern at new e-scooter legislation
A number of local people with disabilities have expressed concern at aspects of new legislation being drawn up this week on the use of e-scooters. Noel McAuley and Jackie McBrearty, who are visually impaired, and…
From North Leitrim to Skellig Michael – Bob’s 34 year adventure
Bob Harris, who lives in Dromahair, has been the warden on historic Skellig Michael for the past 34 years, and has just published a book detailing his experiences there. A job he only found about…