Concerns over future of play centres due to insurance costs
There are fears play centres across the region could close over increased insurance costs. Premiums for the centres have surged recently and some owners find it hard to even get a quote. A new group made up of 90 operators have been formed calling for a major reform to how…
UPDATE: N15 accident near Grange now cleared
UPDATE, 11:15am: The accident that occurred on the N15 on the Sligo side of Grange in North Sligo earlier this morning has now been cleared. A tree that had fallen in the area has also now been removed. 9:45am: Gardai are advising motorists to drive with caution on the…
First telesis machine for the county to be launched in Grange this month
Sligo’s first telesis machine is to be launched in Grange before the end of the month. The machine, which marks property by laser, is a joint operation by Sligo County Council and the Sligo Joint Policing Committee. Sligo is only the second county in Ireland to purchase such equipment, which…
Minister for Justice hopes Grange will become national centre for Spanish Armada information
The Minister for Justice says he hopes Grange in County Sligo can now become the national centre for Spanish Armada artefacts and information. Charlie Flanagan made his comments in Grange yesterday evening where he officially opened the new Armada Interpretative and Visitor Centre on the site of the old local…
O’Donnell impresses again as part of Irish relay team in Berlin
Sligo’s Christopher O’Donnell joined European medallist Thomas Barr as part of the Irish relay team that went close to reaching the European Championships final in Berlin this morning. The 4x400m team ran a seasonal best in what was O’Donnell’s first senior championships The Grange native gave his reaction to leading…
McSharry turns focus to 50m after reaching 100m semi-finals
Sligo’s Mona McSharry will turn her attention towards the next week’s 50m breaststroke heats, and the mixed relay event, having reached the semi-finals of the 100m breaststroke on Saturday. The World Junior Champion clocked 1:08.53 in her heat on Saturday morning at the European Championships in Glasgow to qualify in 15th…
Mona McSharry heads to Glasgow for Europeans
Sligo swimmer Mona McSharry says she is excited about competing at the European Swimming Championships in Glasgow this weekend. The Grange 17-year-old departed for Scotland together with the 12-strong Irish team yesterday, and will be in the pool for the first heat of the 100m breaststroke on Saturday. The Marlins…