Sligo-Leitrim League Round Up January 7
Sligo Leitrim DSL On the local scene Jack Frost was the big winner here with only one game surviving the elements and that was the Andrew Mullen Premier League clash local derby encounter between Real Tubber and Chaffpool United played on the Astro at Cleveragh. Real Tubber dominated this game…
Leitrim mother appeals for more education on the impacts of drunken violence
A Leitrim mother whose son was killed as a result of a night-time assault in Mullingar 6 years ago says that children as young as twelve need to be taught the consequences of violent behaviour. Rosie and Joe Dolan own the Bush Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon. Their 20 year old son…
Corey pleased with Sligo’s first outing
Sligo boss Cathal Corey says the result was of secondary importance in last night’s season opener against Galway in the Connacht FBD League. Sligo lost out by 1-12 to 0-11 to the Tribesmen in difficult conditions at the Connacht GAA Centre, but were competitive throughout in an entertaining contest. Corey…
North Leitrim homes still without water following Storm Eleanor
Work is ongoing to repair damage caused by Storm Eleanor. Over 4000 people were affected by power outages earlier this week and it also affected some water pumping stations in the region. Irish Water says its working with the ESB to restore supply to residents in an area of North…
Sligo’s FBD opener is switched to Connacht GAA Centre
There is a new venue for Cathal Corey’s first game in charge of the Sligo senior footballers this evening. The Yeats men take on Galway in the first round of the FBD League, with the game switched to the Connacht GAA Centre in Bekan due to an unplayable pitch in…
New season underway tonight for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
Cathal Corey’s term in charge of the Sligo senior footballers gets underway this evening. The Yeats men host Galway in Tourlestrane at 7pm in the first round of the FBD League. Newcomers Eddie McGuinness, Mikey Gordon, Paul Kilcoyne, Finnian Cawley, Jodie O’Reilly and Sean Carabine will all make their first…
Sligo/Leitrim TD slams high insurance costs
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has slammed high insurance costs which, he says, are hitting businesses, public services, family businesses, sports organisations and even charities. The insurance involved is for employer liability and public liability, which covers organisations in the case of claims against them by employees or members of the public.…