Two men rescued from Sligo fire
Two people were rescued from a fire in the early hours of this morning. Sligo Gardaí are investigating the circumstances around the fire that broke out at Pilkington Terrace in Sligo at around 3am this morning. Sligo Fire Service attended the scene. Two men are receiving treatment in Sligo University…
Gardaí investigating after woman hit with pickaxe in Co. Leitrim
Gardaí are investigating a case of assault after a woman was hit with a pickaxe during a row in Co Leitrim. It happened at the Lis Cara estate in Carrick-on-Shannon around half past seven on Thursday evening. A video posted from the scene shows a woman smashing windows with the…
Motorists urged to drive carefully near schools
Gardai are urging motorists to slow down when driving near schools. They also say that roads are becoming busier with school buses, school-bound vehicles and pedestrians. Gardai are also advising people going to schools to leave a little extra time for the journey as delays may be expected, particularly where…
Postmortem due to take place today of woman in Leitrim who died on Sunday
A postmortem is due to get underway this morning following the sudden death of a woman in Leitrim yesterday morning. The woman, who was aged in her 30s, died shortly before 6am near Leitrim Marina. The results of the postmortem will determine the course of investigation.
Garda investigation underway into Galway event
A Garda investigation is underway into an event organised by the Oireachtas Golf Society in Clifden, Co Galway, for alleged breaches of Covid-19 regulations. Dara Calleary, who attended the event on Wednesday, has resigned from his post. So too has the Leas Cathaoirleach of Seanad, Jerry Buttimer.
Gardaí arrest man in relation to thefts
Sligo Gardaí arrested a man yesterday in relation to shop thefts. The person, who Gardaí say is a known gang member, used a bag lined with foil in an attempt to fool security systems in places such as chemists and jewellers where Gardaí believe he stole expensive perfume and jewellery.…
Gardaí seek information on missing teenager
Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to a teenager missing from Sligo town. 17 year old Cian Dwyer has been missing since last Saturday, August 1st, and is described as being 5’11” of slim build with short brown hair. When last seen he was wearing a black jacket and…