South and West Sligo Tourism launch new ‘hidden gems’ booklet
A new brochure highlighting South and West Sligo’s ‘Hidden Gems’ has been published. An updated version is released each year with this being the 3rd years it’s in circulation. The launch took place in Keash yesterday. Councillor and Local Election Candidate and Chair of South and West Sligo Tourism, Paul…
Gardaí investigating alleged incident of shots fired in Sligo Town
Gardaí in Sligo are investigating an allegation that shots were fired at a location in the town. The alleged incident occurred at approximately 3.30pm yesterday (Friday May 10th). No injuries have been reported and Gardaí are continuing their investigations. Anyone with information are asked to contact Sligo…
Road partially closed near Keash, Co. Sligo due to road traffic collision
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision in Co. Sligo. The incident occurred within the last hour around the Keash area. Gardaí are currently at the scene where the road remains closed, motorists are advised to find alternative routes. There are no reports of injuries…
DVAS disappointed in not receiving additional funding
The Domestic Violence and Advocacy Service based in Sligo says it is disappointed the service has not received any assistance from the Department of Youth Affairs and Children in it’s latest round of funding announcements. It’s after the Minister Katherine Zappone’s department announced €277,550 in funding to its sister organisation,…
HSE confirm new community nursing unit at the Sheil Hospital expected in two years
The HSE has confirmed that a new community nursing unit at The Sheil Hospital in Ballyshannon is expected to be completed in two years time. The tender for the new South Donegal community nursing unit at The Sheil Hospital was issued to contractors last week. In response to a parliamentary…
Traffic down to one lane along section of N15 due to road traffic collision
Traffic is down to one lane along a section of the N15, around 3km outside Sligo Town. A road traffic collision occurred just before 3pm this afternoon involving three vehicles Fire and Ambulance services are attending the scene with Gardaí conducting traffic. There are reports of long delays already and…
Two elderly people airlifted to hospital after suffering head injuries at Strandhill Beach
Two people were airlifted to hospital yesterday evening. The alarm was raised at 4:16pm at Strandhill Beach after an elderly man and woman slipped on rocks along the southern end where they suffered head injuries. One was more serious and had to be attached to a stretcher before both were…