Local TD says funding must be provided to make accident blackspots safer
A Sligo Leitrim TD is calling on the government to provide funding to make locations where road traffic are taking place safer. There has been a sharp increase in the number of deaths on Irish roads in 2023. The Junior Minister Jack Chambers is to meet the…
Two competitors suffer fatal injuries in Sligo Rally
Two competitors have died while competing in today’s Sligo Rally. They were fatally injured while competing in the sixth stage. Motorsport Ireland has extended its sympathies to the families and friends of the two competitors and they have confirmed they have begun a full investigation with the…
Leitrim Councillors warn of serious accident waiting to happen at local school
Yesterday’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council heard warnings that there is every likelihood of a serious accident taking place at Drumlease National School which is situated in Dromahair. Fears over such a serious and tragic event occurring have been heightened following a near…
R294 closed at Tinacarra following Road Traffic Collision
Gardai in Boyle are investigating a Road Traffic Collision which took place at Tinacarra, on the R294 the Boyle to Gurteen road. The Collision is reported to have taken place just after 9 p.m. last night approximately 2km from Boyle town. The road has been closed to traffic and…
Serious accident on Pettigo Road from Laghey
A serious traffic accident has occurred on the Pettigo Road out of Laghey, in south Donegal. The scene is in Trummon West, near Laghey Barr. It’s expected the road will remain closed overnight.
Woman remains in critical condition following Grange collision
A woman remains in a critical condition in Sligo University Hospital following a serious road traffic collision involving a lorry, car and a van that occurred at approximately 3:45pm yesterday evening on the N15 at Grange in County Sligo. There are no reports of any other injuries following the…
Fatal accident: Tributes to Daniel and Liga, sympathy to families, friends
Tributes have been paid to the two young people who lived in Ballymote, Co Sligo and who died following a traffic accident near Ballaghaderreen during the early hours of Friday morning last. Sympathy has also been extended to their families, friends and colleagues. Those who tragically died were 27-year old…