170 premises without power today
170 premises are without power across the region today. 26 are impacted in Gurteen, Co. Sligo a further 37 in the Drumnacrosh area of Glenties in Co. Donegal and 107 homes and businesses are without electricity around Drumshanbo in Co. Leitrim. The estimated time of power being restored in all…
R294 expected to reopen following single vehicle collision
The emergency services in Sligo were called earlier this morning to the scene of a single-vehicle collision that took place on the R294. The incident occurred close to Bunninadden on the Tubbercurry to Gurteen road. The road is expected to re-open shortly. Gardai have confirmed to Ocean…
Gardaí investigating Sligo burglary
Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a Sligo business. The incident occurred at Tansey’s Centra on the Main Street in Gurteen at around 1.30am this morning. Significant damage was caused to the building, and some property was taken from the location during the incident. No arrests have been made at…
Sligo Man remanded in custody after allegedly trying to spit on Gardaí
A Sligo man has been remanded in custody after allegedly trying to spit on Gardaí in county Roscommon. The 25-year-old was arrested at a Covid-19 checkpoint after officers were concerned he was more than two kilometres from his home. Joseph Clancy, of Carrowcrory, Ballinafad in county Sligo…
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…
118 Gurteen ESB customers without power this afternoon
Power is out for a number of homes and businesses in Co Sligo. 118 customers are affected around Gurteen. Works are being carried out by the ESB with power expected to be returned by 4pm this evening. The network apologises for the inconvenience and say that power will be returned…
Gardaí appeal for information about two burglaries in Gurteen
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to two burglaries that occurred in Gurteen, in South Sligo last night. The first break in occurred between 8 and 9.20pm at a residential property in the Rathmadder area of the village. Gardaí are currently attending the scene of the second break, which…