Seven properties searched in Sligo and Leitrim in relation to drugs
Garda investigations are continuing following the discovery of suspected drugs in the region recently. A total of seven properties were searched in Ballymote, Sligo and Manorhamilton in relation to the sale and supply of drugs. A a quantity of suspected drugs, pending analysis, was seized during the operation with the…
No ATM Machine for Ballymote
A campaign aimed at retaining the Bank of Ireland ATM machine in Ballymote has failed to secure the desired result, despite over 1,000 signature calling for the services to be retained. In March Bank of Ireland announced it was closing several of its branches in the country including those in…
Farm rallies go ahead in Ballymote and Raphoe
Farmers have taken to the streets in towns across the country today for a nationwide rally. The events were organised by the Irish Farmers Association. Rallies have got underway in Ballymote and Raphoe shortly after 11 am this morning They highlighted the importance of farming to…
Concerns expressed over farmers ‘day of action’
The IFA is being strongly criticised for staging rallies at locations in the North West today to highlight the importance of farmers to the local economy. The Irish Farmers Association is staging the ‘day of action’ in towns across the country. The IFA says they have particular concerns…
IFA confirms towns for Friday rallies
UPDATE: Leitrim IFA have confirmed they will not be taking part in the planned rallies. The Irish Farmers Association has today confirmed the locations across the North West for their rallies tomorrow which are aimed to highlight the importance of farming to the local economy. The various rallies will…
Farm rallies planned for the North West on Friday
Farmers from across the North West are expected to take part in a number of rallies on Friday to highlight the importance of farming to the rural economy. A rally is being provisionally planned for Ballymote in Sligo at 11 a.m. at the same time farmers in Donegal will…
16 year old driver stopped in Ballymote with parents in the car
Ballymote Gardaí stopped a car on the N17 being driven a 16 year old, whose parents were also in the car. The vehicle was stopped on Friday for speeding in a 50km/hr zone and when asked for details, the driver had no license and gave false information which Gardaí were…