Weekend burglaries reported in Skreen
There are said to be renewed fears in Skreen following a series of burglaries. The break-ins took place over the last few days, with several premises thought to be targeted including a local shop. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing. This local woman spoke…
Emergency services called to road traffic collision in Skreen
Emergency services were called to the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision collision on N59 Ballina/Sligo road yesterday evening. The Collision took place close to the St. Patrick’s GAA Pitch in Skreen. Gardai have confirmed that that road has reopened to traffic. They say that there were…
Tom Niland: family & neighbours reflect one year on from attack
Tom Niland remains in Sligo University Hospital, having suffered a violent attack in his home one year ago today. Mr. Niland is said to have made little progress in recovery following the aggravated burglary on the 18th January 2022. The incident rocked the town land of Skreen and…
One year on: Skreen reflects on Tom Niland’s attack
The wider community of Skreen are mindful everyday of what happened to Tom Niland. That’s according to Skreen Parish Priest Fr Michael Gilroy who has been speaking to Ocean FM news a year on from the violent attack on the 74 year old in his home. Mr. Niland remains in…
Tom Niland’s family say it’s ‘wonderful his condition has improved’
The family of a pensioner who was put on life support following a burglary at his home, says it’s wonderful his condition has improved. 73 year old Tom Niland was left in a coma after an attack at his home in Skreen County Sligo in January. Three men have been…
Two men granted bail by High Court in Tom Niland case
Two men charged with the aggravated burglary at the home of Tom Niland have had their bail set at €11,500, the Irish Times reports. The 73 year old farmer remains on life support after sustaining serious injuries during the incident at his home in Doonflynn, Skreen, Co. Sligo on the…
UPDATE: ROAD REOPENED Section of N59 remains closed this morning following road traffic collision
Road has reopened, original story below; A section of the N59 outside Ballisodare, between Corhownagh and Lugawarry, remains closed this morning following Friday’s road traffic collision. Gardaí say they aim to have the road reopened in the early afternoon. Diversions are in place however motorists are advised…