Skeletal remains discovered at Ballytivnan construction site
Gardaí have confirmed that they received a report concerning the discovery of skeletal remains at a construction site in Ballytivnan, Sligo. In a statement to OceanFM news Gardai says that the remains are understood to be historical in nature. The garda statement went on to confirm that…
A number of minor accidents reported in Sligo after overnight frost
Gardaí in Sligo are warning motorists to proceed with extreme caution on local roads this morning. A number of minor accidents have already been reported across the local region. The Dual Carriageway is reported to be very dangerous with extreme care needed at the Ballisodare turnoff. Gardai…
Dense fog leading to dangerous driving conditions across the north west
The difficult driving conditions in the North West has led to a number of road traffic collisions this morning. Met Eireann has issued a nationwide Status Yellow warning for fog. It’s advising of difficult travel conditions this morning with dense fog affecting visibility. The weather warning is due to end…
Body of a man found in Cleveragh
Following the discovery of a man’s body in the Cleveragh area of Sligo earlier this evening, the missing person appeal for Rodney Horan, 21 years, has been stood down. A Garda statement says that no further information is available at this time. Gardaí have thanked the public…
Sligo councillor expresses concern over local emergency calls being answered in Galway
Questions are being asked over how effective having Garda personnel in Galway answer calls from Sligo. Currently, the communications centre for emergency calls for this region is located in Galway with calls dealt with by Garda there with subsequent direction given. However it’s thought that it would be…
Male teenager arrested in connection with alleged assaults in Sligo
Gardaí in Sligo have arrested a male teenager in connection with investigations into a number of alleged assaults that took place near Sligo Town on Saturday, 22nd January 2022. Gardai say an adult male teenager (male) is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, at a…
West Sligo burglary victim in critical condition; gardai renew appeal for info
Sligo Gardaí have renewed their appeal this morning in the case of the ‘vicious and cowardly’ January 18th attack on 73 year, Tom Niland, who is now in a critical condition and on life support in Sligo University Hospital. At approximately 7pm three masked men, forced their way into his…