TD claims Kenny succession is distracting government from its work
A Sligo/Leitrim TD who’s a member of the Public Accounts Committee says there’s now a ‘crisis’ in the management of the gardai. Fianna Fail Deputy Marc MacSharry also says he believes the ongoing attention within Fine Gael on who will succeed Enda Kenny as Taoiseach has distracted the government from…
Gardai arrest two people in connection with alleged car hijacking in Sligo
Gardaí have arrested a man and woman as part of an investigation into an alleged car hijacking incident in Sligo. The car was taken at around 7:20 yesterday evening at Wine Street car park. A man aged in his 70s had his car keys and car taken when he was…
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…
Region gearing up for busy Easter travel weekend
This weekend is set to be one of the busiest travel times of the year as people take to the roads, rail and air to get to their destinations. Gardai throughout the North West will be out in force to ensure a safe weekend for all. It’s the first weekend…
Two bodies recovered from the river in Carrick-on-Shannon
The body of a man and a woman have been taken from the river Shannon in Carrick on Shannon this afternoon. Gardai have confirmed that the couple in their 30s were reported missing to Gardaí earlier this morning. The couple who lived who lived in Germany, had earlier in the…
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 following line of inquiry following inappropriate approach to youngsters
Gardai in Carrick-on-Shannon say they are following a definite line of inquiry with regard to an inappropriate approach to two young girls in the town. The incident, which is alleged to have happened outside a sports centre in the town, was reported to Gardai. It’s alleged that a man approached…