Higher garda presence needed in north Leitrim
A higher garda presence is needed to put a stop to the recent spate of robberies in north Leitrim. That’s according to Fine Gael councillor Sean McDermott. Three tractors, a quad bike and log splitter were stolen in the Glenfarne and Dromahair areas of north Leitrim last weekend. One of…
New Garda modernisation programme will ‘enable more gardai get out into communities’
The new ‘modernization’ programme will increase the presence of Gardai out in the community across the north west region. That’s according to Sligo-based Superintendent Ray McMahon who is responsible for its rollout in the northern region. He says Crime Prevention is central to the new five year plan which was…
N16 closed at Glencar following crash
The main N16 Sligo to Manorhamilton road is closed just outside Gortnagregory near Glencar in Sligo this evening following a crash. The single vehicle crash happened earlier this afternoon. The emergency services remain at the scene this evening and the road is closed. The fire services are warning that the…
One person brought to hospital following Grange crash
One person has been taken to hospital following a crash in Grange this morning. The crash happened at about 6am. The road was closed for a period of time while the emergency services dealt with the crash. Gardai in Sligo say one person has been taken to Sligo University Hospital…
Local drivers among those caught by Garda operation
The Gardaí’s “Operation Slow Down” has caught 322 motorists breaking speed limits. Some of the worst cases nationally were recorded locally with one driver caught doing more than 70 kilometres per hour over the speed limit in Ballinacarrow, Co Sligo. Another driver in Cashelard, Co.Donegal was also recorded going 70…