TD urges Taoiseach to make sure that there is respect for life in society
The Taoiseach has been asked to outline how Ireland intends to respond the increasing number of serious and violent attacks that are taking place throughout the country. The issued was raised in the Dáil by the leader of the Aontu Party, Peadar Tobin. Deputy Tobin referenced among others…
Tom Niland’s family say it’s ‘wonderful his condition has improved’
The family of a pensioner who was put on life support following a burglary at his home, says it’s wonderful his condition has improved. 73 year old Tom Niland was left in a coma after an attack at his home in Skreen County Sligo in January. Three men have been…
Two men granted bail by High Court in Tom Niland case
Two men charged with the aggravated burglary at the home of Tom Niland have had their bail set at €11,500, the Irish Times reports. The 73 year old farmer remains on life support after sustaining serious injuries during the incident at his home in Doonflynn, Skreen, Co. Sligo on the…
Man refused bail in Tom Niland case
A 28 year old man has been refused bail after being charged in the aggravated burglary of Tom Niland in Skreen, Co Sligo on the 18th of January. RTE reports John Irving of Shanwar, Foxford, Co Mayo was refused bail on a number of grounds such as the seriousness of…
Man accused of aggravated burglary due to appear before Sligo District Court
One of the three men being held in custody on charges of aggravated burglary at the home of 73-year old Tom Niland in west Sligo last January is expected to seek bail before today’s sitting of Sligo District Court. He is 28-year old John Irving, from Shanwar, Foxford, Co…
Three men due before Sligo District Court in relation to aggravated burglary in Skreen
Three men from County Mayo are expected appear before a sitting of Sligo District Court this morning The three are charged with aggravated burglary at the home of Tom Niland at Doonflynn, Skreen on January 18th last. The three are 54-year old Francis Harmon, 10 Nephin Court, Killala…
CCTV concerns in Sligo to be discussed at next meeting of Joint Policing Committee.
The campaign for funding to provide CCTV on various routes in County Sligo continues despite advice from the county council that there are GDPR issues that need to be considered. The move to have CCTV cameras on routes in the county — preferably upgraded to include night-time number plate…