Man arrested in connection with Sligo drug seizure remanded on bail
The man arrested in connection with a drugs seizure in Co Sligo has been remanded named on bail. Gardaí seized cannabis, cocaine, and xanax tablets with an estimated street value of 110,000 euro during the search of a house in Calry on Tuesday. The 30-year-old man appeared Sligo District Court…
Cleanups taking place in North Sligo tomorrow
A number of clean ups are taking place in Co. Sligo tomorrow. Happening annually for the last 8 years, communities have been keeping Grange Village and Streedagh beach clean for locals and visitors. It’s taking place between 2pm and 4.30pm with volunteers meeting at Grange playground. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly…
Mark Feehily talks reunions, happiness and Sligo
Westlife have just scored their 16th number one single with “Better Man”. They’re back on the road and better than ever. Mark Feehily had a chat with Francie Boylan today about the reunion, how happy he is now, and his love for Sligo. The Francie Boylan Show airs weekday 11…
Email will allow people to contact community gardai directly
An email address has been set-up which will allow members of the public get in touch with their local community garda in Sligo about any issue of concern. This was just one of a number of new measures being put in place by the Community Policing Division which were highlighted…
Sligo TD says ATM thefts could lead to higher insurance costs
The thefts of ATMs from a number premises in the north of Ireland could lead to even higher insurance premiums for already hard-pressed businesses here. It follows one shop owner having to remove the ATM from his premises after his insurance premium went from about €3,000 to almost €5,000. Fianna…
Calls for disabled public toilets in Sligo town
There is an urgent need for ‘proper’ disabled public toilets in Sligo town. That’s according to Sinn Fein Cllr Thomas Healy who raised the issue at this week’s meeting of Sligo County Council. In response to the motion Director of Services Tom Kilfeather said they had identified a number of…
Two people released following money lending investigation in Sligo
Gardai have released two people from custody following an investigation into illegal money lending in Sligo. A 42 year-old man and a woman aged 40 were arrested yesterday and were being detained at Carrick on Shannon and Ballymote Garda Stations. They were released without charge last night and a file…