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…
BREAKING NEWS: Third man charged over aggravated burglary at Skreen
A third male has now been charged and will also appear before a special sitting of Sligo District Court at 8pm this evening in relation to the aggravated burglary at Skreen. More to follow……..
Gardaí continue to question three men in relation to Niland attack
Three men are still being questioned by Gardai in connection with a burglary and assault on an elderly man in Co. Sligo. 73 year old Thomas Niland is still in a critical condition on life-support in hospital after the attack in Skreen on the 18th of January. Gardaí…
Tom Niland ‘may not recognise people’ says cousin
Tom Niland’s cousin says he may not recognise people or know his name if he awakes from his coma. Michael Walsh told the Irish Mirror Tom has made ‘reflex movements’ in Sligo University Hospital, however, staff have informed him not to get their hopes up. 73 year old Tom Niland…