Update: Man arrested following the discovery of a body in Sligo
The body of a man has been found in a house in Sligo Town. The man’s body was discovered at 10 p.m. last night. Gardai were called to an apartment at Connaughton Road, Sligo, where the body of a male in his late 50s was discovered. The male had…
Possible links between Moffitt Murder and weekend attack
It’s being reported that Gardai believe Aidan Moffitt may have been the second victim of a homophobic attacker. There is speculation the incident is linked to another attack in Sligo town over the weekend where a man lost an eye in a violent attack. Mr Moffitt, a…
Section of N59 closed following road traffic collision
Motorists are advised a section of the N59 outside Ballisodare is closed this afternoon following a road traffic collision. The incident occurred just before 4pm today. Emergency services are currently at the scene that is expected to remain closed for some time. There have been no reports of any serious…
Funeral has taken place of Red Óg Murphy
The funeral has taken place of the Sligo GAA player Red Óg Murphy. The funeral mass of the DCU student took place earlier today in St. Patrick’s Church, Moylough. Mourners consisting of family, friends, college associates, former classmates and representatives from the GAA world heard how Red Og was loved,…
NCT pass rates published
When it comes to passing the NCT test success rates in the local region vary from 51% to 48% The Irish Independent are reporting that NCT centres around the country had more vehicles fail than pass on the first attempt last year. Poor roads are thought to be…
IT Sligo to join Atlantic Technological University from Friday
IT Sligo will become a part of the Atlantic Technological University from tomorrow. The University, which is an amalgamation of IT Sligo, LYIT, and GMIT, will be officially designated as such tomorrow, Friday and will be officially launched on Monday. ATU will consist of eight campuses, nine when St. Angela’s…
Letterkenny Hospital third most overcrowded for month of March
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation say March was the worst month on record for people awaiting a hospital bed. Letterkenny University Hospital was the third most impacted nationally with a total of 781 patients forced to wait including 12 today. Sligo University Hospital was the sixth most overcrowded around…