Inquest takes place into the death of Krista Rowan
An inquest into the death of a woman living in Geevagh, Co Sligo at the time of her passing has heard her described by her husband as somebody ‘that was beautiful inside and out’. Krista Rowan (31) a native of Ontario, Canada, but living in Geevagh, and her unborn…
Lough na Suil water level so high road has to be closed
A lake in east County Sligo has now risen so high it has flooded a nearby road that has had to be closed for safety reasons. It’s Lough na Suil – the lake of the eye – between Geevagh and Riverstown in the townland of Ballinphuill. Sligo County Council says…
Dangerous driving conditions across the region
Gardaí are advising motorists to travel with extra caution on the regions roads this morning. Overnight frost has led to dangerous conditions on roads in Sligo Leitrim and Donegal. Gardaí are urging motorists to reduce speed in particular on UN treated roads, heavy overnight rain has also made…
Local organisations urged to apply for wind farms funding
Local organisations are encouraged to apply for funding under the 2020 Wind Farms Community Funds Scheme. Organisations located near the wind farms at Arigna (Co Roscommon), Drumkeeran (Co Leitrim) and Geevagh (Co Sligo) have until Friday February 28th to apply for funding. The scheme is developed by ESB Wind Development…
Northern Irish gang believed to be responsible for burglaries in Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon
Gardai say a travelling gang possibility from Northern Ireland were involved in a number of burglaries throughout the counties of Sligo Leitrim and Roscommon in the lead up to Christmas. It’s believed the gang targeted a number of homes in Drumkeerin, Drumshanbo, Geevagh, Ballyfarnon, Ballisodare, Ballincarrow, Tullyhill and Rathcormack. The…
700 Homes and Businesses with no power in North West
Almost 700 homes and business in the North West are left without power this morning following strong overnight winds. 229 are without power in Arigna/Drumshanbo, 157 in Geevagh, 118 in Aghagad, 77 in Donegal Town, 45 in Gurteen, 29 in Tubbercurry and 27 homes in Ballyshannon. The power to most…
Almost a 1000 homes and businesses in the North West are without power after Storm Atiyah
Nearly a 1000 homes and businesses in the North West are without power this morning following Storm Atiyah. 180 are without power in Collooney, 610 in Ballytivnan, 78 in Oakfield 48 in Donegal Town, 43 in Tubbercurry, and 23 homes near Geevagh. The power to most of the homes is…