Easkey forest fire has been contained by Sligo Fire Service
The forest fire in Easkey that has been burning since yesterday morning has successfully been contained by Sligo Fire Service after working through the night. A unit from Tubbercurry remains at the scene. Gaining access to the area proved to be the most difficult challenge as a large area does…
Gorse fires continue to affect the region
Gorse fires continue to affect the region this morning. Fire Services from Sligo, Tubbercurry and Ballina are attending a fire in Easkey this morning where a ‘controlled burn’ is underway to stop the spread of the fire. A fire in the Geevagh/Ballyfarnon area was attended by Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon and Longford…
Fire crews still at scene of mountain gorse fire on Sligo/Leitrim border
Fire crews have been battling a major mountainside gorse fire overnight at Killery and Crossboy, near Ballintogher and Dromahair on the Sligo/Leitrim border.. Fire units from Sligo and Leitrim were dispatched to the scene. No injuries have been reported. Fire crews managed to protect two houses. However, there was concern…
Record numbers on trolleys but situation improving at Sligo hospital
A record number of over 2,600 people were left waiting on trolleys in hospitals in the North West between January and April this year, according to figures released today. However, Sligo University Hospital saw a drop from last year’s record figure of over 1,100. The numbers, which were published by…
Funeral of Sligo fire victims takes place this morning
The funeral takes place this morning in Sligo of the two men — a father and son — who died tragically in a fire in an apartment building in the town centre last weekend. Christopher ‘Sonny’ Harte, 64, and his son, Sean, 33 were taken from a second-floor apartment of…
Minister to launch urban renewal plan in Sligo
Sligo town will be showing how it is leading the way when Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor visits this afternoon to launch a new plan for renewal of town centres throughout the country.. The plans are being implemented in towns outside of Dublin that have not…
Investigations continuing into Sligo fire
Investigations are continuing into the apartment fire in Sligo town which resulted in the deaths of two Sligo men — a father and son — over the weekend. Those who died were Christopher (Sonny) Harte, aged 64, and his son Sean, 33. Post mortems have been completed. The family are…