Gardaí investigating cause of car fire at home of local Sinn Fein TD
Leitrim Gardaí have launched an investigation into the cause of a car fire at the home of Sligo/Leitrim Sinn Fein TD, Martin Kenny. At around 2.30am this morning, the alarm was raised at the home of Deputy Kenny in Aughavas, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim where a car on the property was…
Gardai advising motorists to be cautious of deer as rutting season commences.
Gardai in Sligo are warning motorists about deer on the roads after a collision this week with one of the animals near Ballydrehid. The occupants of the car involved were not injured. The Gardai are urging motorists to drive with caution as it’s deer ‘rutting’ season between October and December.…
Gardai Warning Motorists to check vehicle requirements as Morning and Evening’s set to get darker
With dark evenings on the way and mornings set to get even darker, Gardaí are warning motorists in the north west to check their tyre depth and ensure they have both headlights working. The warning comes after a checkpoint in Ballinacarrow, Sligo earlier in the week where a number of…
Five People across the North West Honoured at the National Bravery Awards
Five people from the North West were honoured at the National Bravery Awards in Dublin on Friday evening. Basil Harte who is a Chef in The Riverside Hotel in Sligo received a Certificate of Bravery for his efforts in rescuing a number of women in an incident in the Garavogue…
Gardaí and Coast Guard carrying out searches for missing person in Enniscrone area
Gardai and The Irish Coast Guard are currently carrying out searches for a missing person in the Enniscrone area. The searches are being conducted after Gardai received reports of person entering the sea at 5.40 p.m. yesterday evening on Enniscrone beach. Anyone with information is asked to contact Enniscrone Garda…
Man to appear in Court in Tubbercurry
A man will appear in court in Tubbercurry today in connection with several incidents which took place in Ballyshannon yesterday morning. A number of cars that were parked in a town centre car park were damaged shortly after 8 a.m. yesterday morning. It’s also believed that shop windows were damaged…
Man shot and killed in Mayo
A man in his 60s has died following a shooting in Mayo and was pronounced dead at the scene. It happened at around five to twelve last night as Gardaí were alerted to a shooting in the Aghamore area of Ballyhaunis. The scene itself is currently preserved for technical examination,…