Sligo Councillor calls for protection of national and historical monuments
A Sligo councillor is warning that news fines which will be issued to those that commit offence near national monuments may not be a strong enough deterrent to prevent damaged inflicted on many local historical landmarks. People who commit offences near national monuments could be hit with on-the-spot fines of…
Casualty airlifted from Knocknarea
The Rescue 118 Helicopter was involved in a number of searches over the weekend for children and missing persons. The crew were involved in an operation on Knocknarea yesterday where a casualty sustained a lower leg injury. The casualty was airlifted to Sligo University Hospital. Assistance was…
Sligo/Leitrim Mountain Rescue assist person on Knocknarea
Sligo/Leitrim Mountain Rescue were called out to help a person in difficulty on Knocknarea yesterday. The person needed to be carried by stretcher after being located at the top of the boardwalk. An ambulance was waiting and they were transported to Sligo University Hospital. 12 members of the team responded…
120 premises without power in Sligo and Leitrim
120 premises in Sligo and Leitrim are without electricity this afternoon. 48 customers are affected around the Tullaghan area, and a further 20 near Knocknarea in Co. Sligo. While 52 homes and businesses around Manorhamilton are also without power. Power is expected to be restored in these areas between 4.30pm…
People called for Covid vaccinations at IT Sligo today should attend
People who were called for Covid vaccinations today at the Knocknarea Arena at IT Sligo are being asked to attend. Those called were contacted via text message, with the person’s first name being used. Some text messages included an incorrect first name because of a glitch on the IT system.…
Rescues at Rosses Point, Knocknarea yesterday, Sunday
Local rescue services were in action over the weekend, with four swimmers having been taken to Sligo University Hospital for assessment after they got into difficulty off Rosses Point beach yesterday afternoon. Two were airlifted by the Coast Guard Rescue 118 helicopter. Another was rescued by the Sligo Bay RNLI…
Increasing tourist numbers in Ransboro/Knocknarea causing safety concerns for local residents
The increasing number of tourists in the Ransboro/Knocknarea area of Sligo during the early summer months is causing concern for the safety of parents, pupils and residents in the area, a meeting of local councillors has heard. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly says road safety improvements would also be a boost…