Rockwood Parade closed due to burst water main
Rockwood Parade in Sligo has been closed to pedestrian traffic from the back of Mountain Warehouse to Lower Knox Street. The closure has taken place following a burst water main which requires urgent repair. It’s expected that Rockwood Parade will remain closed to pedestrian traffic until 6 p.m.…
Funeral of Russell Forde to take place tomorrow
The funeral arrangements have been announced for the man who died tragically after sustain head injuries in Sligo last week. 39 year old Russell Forde from Yeats Drive, Cranmore, was found with head injuries at Rockwood Parade. It is believed he had suffered a blow to the…
Man dies in hospital after Sligo assault
A man has died in hospital in Dublin as a result of injuries he sustained in an assault in Sligo earlier this week. Gardaí in Sligo are continuing to appeal for witnesses in relation to the incident that occurred at Rockwood Parade, Sligo on Tuesday last. The…
Sligo Gardaí investigating serious assault
Gardaí in Sligo are appealing for witnesses in relation to a serious assault that occurred at Rockwood Parade, yesterday evening (Tuesday 19th April 2022). Shortly after 6 p.m., Emergency Services attended the scene and treated a man in his late 30’s for an apparent head injury. The man…
Sligo restaurateur says North West politicians need to do more to attract investment
A Sligo restaurateur says politicians simply need to do more to attract more investment to the North West. Anthony Gray has made the comments today as he closes his restaurant Tra Bhan in Strandhill to open a new restaurant in Sligo town. Mr. Gray says the decision to close the…
Sligo footbridge to be named ‘The Bridge of Light’
The footbridge between Rockwood Parade and Stephen Street car park in Sligo town will be named The Bridge of Light. The name was decided on as part of a collaboration between Sligo County Council, North West Hospice and Comhaltas. The naming ceremony will take place at 3pm on Saturday, June…