State Papers reveal details of warning issued to Irish officials following assault of Robert Drake in Sligo.
State Papers have revealed that Staff in the White House warned the Irish embassy in Washington almost 25 years ago about the danger of bad publicity following the violent assault of a prominent gay American writer in Sligo. Robert Drake, suffered serious injuries and was severely beaten in an…
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…
Gardaí launch investigation following Sligo assault
Gardaí in Sligo are investigating after a man was assaulted at a house in St Brigid’s Place, Sligo. The man is being treated at Sligo University Hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening. The scene is currently sealed off for technical examination. The…