Funeral mass of Tommie Gorman takes place
Tommie Gorman has been remembered for his kindness and inquisitiveness at his funeral mass this afternoon. Mr Gorman, a native of Sligo, worked for RTÉ for more than forty years passed away on Tuesday at the age of 68. He is survived by his wife Ceara, daughter Moya,…
Water mains near Strandhill to be replaced next April
There’s a positive update for the residents of the Ransboro/Kilmacowen area of Strandhill in Sligo in relation to ongoing issues being experienced with the water supply in the region. Currently there is regular interruption to supply in this area is due to failing mains infrastructure between Carraroe National School and…
Water safety forum meeting to discuss ways of avoiding tragedy on Sligo’s beaches
Water safety forum meetings are taking place in Sligo today in the aftermath of a number of potentially serious events in Strandhill recently where swimmers had to be rescued from the water. Earlier this week the July meeting of Sligo County Council heard calls on the local Authority…
National Surf Centre in Strandhill to officially open today
The official opening of the National Surf Centre in Strandhill is getting underway this morning. Tourism Minister Catherine Martin and Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys are due to cut the ribbon with funding for the project coming from Fáilte Ireland, the Department of Rural and Community Development…
Four teenagers rescued from water at Strandhill Beach
Four teenagers were rescued from the water at Strandhill Beach yesterday. They were safely removed from the water by local suffers. Members of the Sligo Bay RNLI volunteer crew responded to the incident. The Coast Guard deployed a lifeboat at 2.28pm. On arrival at the…
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 Councillor says erection of warning signs at beaches in foreign languages may save lives
A Sligo councillor has contacted the water safety officer and director of services with the local Authority in relation to the lack of warning signs on beaches after a potential tragedy was averted in Strandhill. It’s emerged that recently a local swimmer acted quickly to remove a…