Sligo Bay RNLI reminds people of Text Coney service
Volunteers at Sligo Bay RNLI are reminding visitors planning a trip to Coney Island to take advantage of the free Text Coney service to help prevent them getting cut off by the tide. The RNLI text messaging service was introduced by the charity seven years ago in a direct response…
Checking the tides for Coney Island
People visiting Coney Island in Sligo Bay can now find out the all-important tide times at the press of a button. The Sligo Bay RNLI’s Text the Tide is now up and running again. Details of the safe crossing times can be found by texting the word Coney to 51155.…
Sligo County Council investigating protection works on Coney Island
Sligo County Council is to investigate the need for wall and pier protection works on Coney Island. Independent Socialist Councillor Declan Bree told a meeting of councillors from the Sligo Borough District that the county council had done works on the island, including dune fencing. But he said more dune…
Ocean FM Radio programme shortlisted for New York Festivals Radio Awards
An Ocean FM Radio programme has been shortlisted for one of the world’s most prestigious radio awards. Francie Boylan’s programme on a trip he made to Coney Island off the coast of Sligo has been selected among the finalists of the 2019 New York Festivals Radio Awards. With entries from…
Two cars stranded while returning from Coney Island
Sligo Bay Lifeboat was called to assist two cars after they became stranded while returning from Coney Island on Saturday. Just after 5pm the lifeboat were tasked by the coastguard after two cars were caught by the tide coming back from the island. The occupants of both cars made it…
Gardai investigate damage to house on Coney Island
Gardai in Sligo are investigating damage to a house on Coney Island. It’s believed to have occurred during the weekend of September 21st to 25th. Anyone with information or who may noticed anything suspicious is asked to contact Sligo Gardai.
Motorists going to Coney Island, off Sligo coast, urged to be cautious
Gardai are advising people to be cautious when travelling to an island off the Sligo coast. It’s after a vehicle got stuck in soft sand at the weekend while on its way back from Coney Island. Among the passengers in the car was a pregnant woman. But with the help…