Sligo councillor expresses concern over possible lack of Rescue services in north west
Concerns have been expressed at reports that the Sligo-based Rescue 118 risks being out of operation for up to six months next year due to challenges in scheduling crew training during a changeover from one operator to another. The base at Sligo Airport, operated on behalf of the…
The Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team stand down operation after missing walker at Tullylacken is found
The Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team were called out last night following reports of a walker being missing locally on the Tullylacken Loop in North Leitrim. The operation was stood down after the missing person managed to make their way back roadside, it’s understood the male walker was picked…
Search update: One crew member found and in a critical condition
One crew member of the missing coastguard helicopter has been found and is in a critical condition. The Sligo Rescue helicopter spotted the debris from the 116 early this morning off the coast of Mayo and one man is now being brought ashore. However officials say hopes are fading for…