Anthony Connolly to be laid to rest later today
The funeral for the victim of last week’s fatal collision in County Sligo gets underway later. Anthony Connolly died after the e-scooter he was travelling on collided with a van on Wednesday night last near Riverstown. His Funeral Mass takes place today in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Riverstown…
Sligo’s Aoife selected to start against England
Riverstown’s Aoife McDermott has been selected in the second row for Ireland’s TikTok Women’s game with England on Sunday. McDermott, who plays her club rugby with Railway Union in Dublin was not part of the Ireland Match Day squad of 23 for any of the previous three rounds despite being…
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…
Riverstown World Day of Prayer Service cancelled due to Covid-19
The World Day of Prayer Service will not take place in Taunagh Parish Church in Riverstown, Co. Sligo. Due to a high level of Covid-19 in the community, the decision was taken in the interest of safety. The service takes place on the first Friday of March each year and…
Planning permission granted for telecommunications tower in Riverstown
Sligo County Council have granted a planning application for the building of a telecommunications support structure. Vantage Towers Ltd. are to build a 30m tall structure in the Cuiltylough area of Riverstown. It will consist of communication devices such as antennas and dishes along with security fencing and a path…
Planning permission sought for telecommunications structures in Riverstown & Kinlough
A Planning application has been lodged with the local authority in Sligo for the development of a 30m high telecommunications support structure. The proposed development in Cuiltylough, Riverstown was lodged by Vantage Towers Limited. The application includes antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment. Meanwhile opposition is mounting…
Planning permission sought for new telecommunications structure in Co. Sligo
Sligo County Council have received a planning application for the erection of a telecommunications support structure. Vantage Towers Ltd. are seeking permission to build a 30m tall structure in the Cuiltylough area of Riverstown. They aim to build a structure that will include associated communication devices such as antennas and…