Teenagers rescued from drowning in Strandhill
A number of people have been rescued from the water at Strandhill today. A multi-agency operation was launched earlier this afternoon after reports of people in difficulty in the water. It’s understood that four teenagers were subsequently rescued and brought safely to shore. The Emergency Services have…
Sligo man convicted of fisheries legislation breach
A Sligo angler has been convicted of a breach of fisheries legislation for illegal salmon angling. Mr Mark Cawley, with an address in Sligo city, was observed in possession of an untagged salmon at Rockwood Parade, on the Garavogue River. Mary Walsh, Inland Fisheries Ireland(IFI) Director of the Western River…
Gardaí appeal for information after two incidents of criminal damage in Sligo.
Gardaí in Sligo are seeking the public’s assistance after two evens of criminal damage took place in the Sligo Town area yesterday. Investigations have been launched after separate fires were started at Caltragh Cresent and Crozon Park areas in Sligo. The fires took place after 3 a.m. at…
Sligo County Council urge SIPTU to reconsider industrial action
Sligo County Council have called on SIPTU and the retained firefighters to reconsider their proposed industrial action. It comes as fire services across the country are gearing up for an all-out strike, starting next week. Industrial action began this week, with 50% of retained firefighters around the country striking on…
Parents of leaving cert students unhappy with the way maths paper was set
The Leaving Cert examinations for 2023 have been running over the past week. On Friday, many second-level students sitting the Leaving Cert departed exam halls in tears after the Higher Level Maths Paper One proved to be one of the most difficult papers in years. The way the…
Students Union warn that there is a major accommodation crisis facing Sligo Students
The 2022-23 College year may just have ended, however accommodation in Sligo for the 2023-24 year will be at a premium after it’s emerged that Benbulben Court and Milligan Court will no longer be providing accommodation for students at the ATU. The Students Union have expressed their disappointment. …
Sligo firefighters demand improved conditions
Half of the retained firefighters in the country took to the picket line on Tuesday, in a row over pay and conditions. The action is being taken, after protracted talks between the workers and the Department of Housing failed to reach an agreement. Among them was the Sligo and Fire…