Martin Kenny received death threats for speaking out against right-wing anti-immigrant hate speech
A Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein TD claims that he is not overly worried about his safety after receiving a death threats for speaking out against right-wing anti-immigrant hate speech. Spokesperson on Justice & Equality Martin Kenny has received what he describes as several “racist” messages in recent days after voicing…
Calls for investment into Shannon-Erne Waterway
An increase in investment needs to be made in the Shannon-Erne Waterway linking the River Shannon with the River Eske in County Donegal. That’s according to local Fianna Fail General election candidate for Sligo and Leitrim, Shane Ellis. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Mr Ellis believes that the Ballinamore-Ballyconnell canal…
Gilmartin urges his Melvin Gaels players to relish league final
Melvin Gaels boss Liam Gilmartin believes his side should relish the opportunity to take on county champions Mohill in the league final today. The sides clash in the Division One decider in Páirc Seán at 4.15pm, and Gilmartin says it is an opportunity for his side… Today’s game is…
Dromahair to host Sligo-Leitrim Boxing Championships this weekend
St Patrick’s Boxing Club are hosting the Sligo-Leitrim age grade championships at the Blue Devon function room in Dromahair this Sunday, February 9. Weigh-in for all boxers is from 10am to 11am, with the contests beginning from 12 noon and running through the afternoon. There will also be skills bouts…
Leitrim journalist gives views on Cairns case developments
It’s emerged Gardai investigating the disappearance of Dublin schoolboy Philip Cairns have already conducted a walking search of a field on the Tallaght side of the Dublin Mountains. This follows reports the now deceased paedophile Eamon Cooke buried a container 20 foot underground, at the site. The Irish Independent’s Crime…