Two men dead after fire in Sligo Town
Two men have died as a result of a fire in Sligo Town overnight. It occurred some time before 5am this morning at Market Street in Sligo. One man in his 60s and another in his 30s were taken to Sligo University Hospital, where they were pronounced dead. It’s believed…
Gardai appeal for information following fire near Charlestown
Gardai in Swinford are appealing for the public’s help following a fire in a shed at Doocastle, near the Sligo/Mayo border, over the weekend which destroyed machinery. The incident occurred at Derrikinlough, Doocastle, between 10:30pm and 11:15pom on Saturday night. A number of lorries, a digger and a trailer were…
Connolly Street reopens following fire
In Sligo, Connolly Street in the town has reopened following a fire in a nearby apartment. The emergency services attended at the scene of the fire which occurred in one of the City Gate Apartments there. It’s believed there was no one in the apartment at the time and that…
Gardai seek information after elderly man dies in Donegal house fire
Gardai are appealing for witnesses after an elderly man died in a house fire in County Donegal yesterday. The blaze was discovered by a caller to the property in Glassaghbeg in Cloghan. Emergency services were called to the scene and the man was pronounced dead at around 2.30pm. There was…
Death of 68-year old Sligo man found in his home not thought to be suspicious
A 68-year old Sligo man has died from what is believed to have been smoke inhalation in his home. Patrick Flynn, Carrickbanagher, Drumfin, between Collooney and Ballymote, was found by a neighbour yesterday afternoon. His body was removed to Sligo University Hospital where a post mortem was carried out this…
Car Fire at Quayside, Sligo
Emergency service have responded to a car fire at Quay Street opposite the Town Hall in Sligo. Ocean FM understands that the fire started just after 12 noon today and the Fire Service responded immediately. Gardai say the incident is under control and traffic is returning to normal. Today is…