Pedestrian in his 80’s dies in hit and run
An elderly man has died following a hit and run last night. The incident occurred at approximately 11pm around the village of Keadue, Co. Roscommon. A man in his 80’s was killed when he was fatally injured by a car that failed to remain at the location, the pedestrian was…
Gardaí investigating alleged incident of shots fired in Sligo Town
Gardaí in Sligo are investigating an allegation that shots were fired at a location in the town. The alleged incident occurred at approximately 3.30pm yesterday (Friday May 10th). No injuries have been reported and Gardaí are continuing their investigations. Anyone with information are asked to contact Sligo…
Garda checkpoints across the region this Bank Holiday
Gardaí in the north west region are carrying out a number of checkpoints under the ‘Bank Holiday Lifesaver Road Safety Campaign.’ A driver tested positive for cannabis in the North Sligo area late last night and was subsequently arrested and detained at Ballymote Garda Station. Gardaí reiterate that it is…
Man arrested following robbery in Sligo Town
A man was arrested yesterday after the robbery of a business in Sligo. On Thursday night, he entered a shop on Pearse Road wielding a knife where a sum of money was stolen. He was arrested on Friday morning and is currently being detained at Ballymote Garda Station. Gardaí are…
Man charged with Sale and Supply of illegal drugs
The man arrested yesterday in relation to a drugs seizure appeared before a Special Sitting of Sligo District Court. Members of the Divisional Drugs Unit stopped a vehicle in the Ballisodare area Thursday night where they discovered a small quantity of drugs. Following a search of his residence, Cannabis with…
Busy night for Sligo Gardaí with a number of offences committed
Gardaí in Sligo had a busy night yesterday with a number of road traffic offences. A driver was stopped travelling at 146km/h in a 100km zone along the N4 early this morning where upon being stopped it was found they did not hold a driving licence or have insurance, the…
Two men to appear in court this evening after robbery in Sligo
Two men are to appear before Sligo District Court this evening charged in connection to a robbery. On Thursday last at around 12 noon, two men wearing balaclavas and wielding a hammer and a knife entered a business at Deepwater Quay in Sligo where they threatened staff and left with…