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North 'delighted' with Rovers switch
30 Nov 2011
Sligo Rovers have made their first new signing off the close season. Striker Danny North has signed from St Patrick’s Athletic. &nbs...more
Greene signs new deal at Rovers
30 Nov 2011
Aaron Greene has signed a new deal with Sligo Rovers for the 2012 season. Greene joined Rovers this year and his impressive form saw him feature for the Rep...more
Join the Donegal team for a 5K run or walk on Saturday
30 Nov 2011
Donegal GAA Football Team 5K Walk/Run is on Saturday, December 3, starting at 11am. Sponsored by Austin Daly of Daly's Statoil Service Station, Lifford. Entrie...more
Leitrim selectors take temporary charge
30 Nov 2011
Leitrim selectors Barney Breen and George Dugdale will take charge of the county senior footballers on a temporary basis. The duo have stepped into the ...more
Wednesday's astro fixtures in Sligo
30 Nov 2011
There are three games this evening in the Sligo Astro League. At 8pm, Coolera House face Connollys Bar, The Glasshouse Hotel take on Moran’s Bar a...more
Three important AGMs in Donegal this evening
30 Nov 2011
This year’s Donegal GAA Southern Board AGM will take place this evening at Dohertys Bar in Ardara at 8pm. Elsewhere, the Ballyshannon Community Ga...more
Donegal Vocational Schools through to Ulster final
30 Nov 2011
Reigning Ulster and All-Ireland champions Donegal are through to another provincial vocational schools final. The side beat Tyrone by 4-10 to 2-9 in thi...more
Finn Harps to unveil fans' Team of the Decade at the weekend
30 Nov 2011
On of the features of the Finn Harps Presentation night on Saturdaynext in the Finn Valley AC Stranolar will be the unveiling of the Finn Harps 'Tea...more
Schools battle it out for Finn Harps Cup
30 Nov 2011
The Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar on Wednesday last was the venue for the Finn Harps Cup supported by the John Giles Foundation. ...more
VEC merger causing concerns in Sligo & Leitrim
30 Nov 2011
A reduction in representation on the newly-structured Vocation Education Committee covering Sligo, Leitrim and Mayo is causing concern among members. A year ...more
FF Donegal TD calls for State-wide inquiry into clerical sexual abuse
30 Nov 2011
Fianna Fail is calling for a State-wide inquiry into clerical sexual abuse in light of the six reports published today. Donegal TD Charlie McConologue s...more
Calls made for cross-party delegation to meet with An Taoiseach to discuss A5 funding
30 Nov 2011
Calls have been made for a cross-party delegation from Donegal Co. Council to meet with An Taoiseach Enda Kenny to ensure that more funding is allocated for the A5 roa...more
Cllr claims potential exists to develop green energy projects in Donegal
30 Nov 2011
A Donegal Councillor claims that considerable potential exists in Donegal to develop green energy projects but Patrick McGowan says it is vital that more information i...more
Inquest into the death of Dublin teenager in Bundoran opens today
30 Nov 2011
The inquest into the death of a teenager who died in Bundoran after he fell 40 feet to his death is to open today. Seventeen year-old Joseph Olwill from...more
Cllr claims Donegal has opportunity to develop tourism as part of the Government initiative
30 Nov 2011
Donegal has a real opportunity to develop tourism as part of the Government initiative to identify 2013 as the year of the global Irish “homecoming,” ...more
Comiskey welcomes cut in public service pensions
30 Nov 2011
Sligo North Leitrim Fine Gael Senator Michael Comiskey says plans to cut top level public service pensions is a step in the right direction. The move, which ...more
IWDG to examine beached whale in Sligo
30 Nov 2011
Member of the Irish Whale and Dolphin group will be in Sligo this afternoon to carry out tests on a 40 foot whale that washed up a beach in North Sligo yes...more
Mayor calls for support for Finn Harps in fundraising campaign
30 Nov 2011
The Mayor of Donegal, Mr Noel McBride, has asked business interests and individuals to support the campaign which is at present ongoing to ensure that outstanding fina...more
Rovers sign striker Danny North
30 Nov 2011
Sligo Rovers have made their first new signing off the close season. Striker Danny North has signed from St Patrick’s Athletic. A n...more
Sligo girl features on Irish U17 team
30 Nov 2011
Strand Celtic U16 girls player Lauren Boles was selected as part of the squad for the republic of Ireland U17 Euro 2012 U17 qualifiers in Macedonia. Ireland were ...more
Former Leitrim footballer to star in GAA-themed play
30 Nov 2011
The publishers of Ireland’s international arts and literature magazine The Moth have joined forces with The GAA Social Initiative to produce a tour of Shane Conn...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club November 30
30 Nov 2011
~ FOOTBALL ~ The first half of the intermediate reserve final is now available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSrSTV2wxX4. We’re working on get...more
Castleconnor GAA Club November 30
30 Nov 2011
Lotto The lotto draw for €14700 took place on Friday night in Mahonys pub. There was great excitement when the numbers 4, 18, 20 and 23 were drawn but yet a...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club November 30
30 Nov 2011
The club held a very successful fashion show on Saturday night in. the Central Hotel with over 40 models strutting their stuff with clothes from Do...more
Mark McGovern fundraiser on Friday
30 Nov 2011
Aeterno Productions, Setanta Sports and Copper Face Jacks invites you to A Mark McGovern special fundraiser screening of: An Exile's Home in the Bronx. The screeni...more
Basketball referee course in Donegal Town
30 Nov 2011
An intro/grade 3 referees course will take place on Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11, in the Abbey Vocational School, Donegal Town, from 10am to 5pm each day. ...more
Sligo Astro League November 30
30 Nov 2011
Sligo Astro League @ Sligo Astro Centre, Cleveragh Wednesday, November 30 Coolera House v Connollys Bar (8pm) The Glasshouse Hotel v Moran&r...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer December 4
30 Nov 2011
Fixtures Sunday 4th Dec. SligoPallets Premier League K.O. 11.00a.m. Boyle Celtic Reserves v K...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club November 30
30 Nov 2011
Underage Ø The Bord Na nÓg AGM was held last weekend and there was a large attendance. This was a very progressive meet...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer Tables November 30
30 Nov 2011
Sligo Leitrim Under 11 League P W D L ...more
Successive bishops made significant errors of judgement-reveals report into Raphoe Diocese
30 Nov 2011
A report into the handling of clerical child sex abuse in the Diocese of Raphoe says successive bishops made significant errors of judgement. The review...more
Peers and Keane re-sign for Rovers
30 Nov 2011
Sligo Rovers have announced that Gavin Peers and Alan Keane have agreed new contracts with the club. The defensive duo will continue their successful spells with ...more
Donegal U21 final fixed for Saturday
30 Nov 2011
The Donegal County Board have fixed this year’s long-delayed U21 Football Championship decider for Saturday afternoon. Kilcar and Naomh Conaill of...more
Donegal GAA December 3
30 Nov 2011
Saturday, December 3 Centra U21 Football Championship Final Kilcar v Naomh Conaill Ref: Kieran McShea (Sean MacCumhaills 2pm) ...more
Bishop of Raphoe admits horrific acts of abuse of children happened in the diocese
30 Nov 2011
The Bishop of Raphoe admits horrific acts of abuse of children by individual priests happened in the diocese. In a statement released this morning, Bishop Philip ...more
HSE National Counselling Service information line set up following publication of report
30 Nov 2011
The HSE National Counselling Service is offering support and assistance to people who have been affected by clerical child abuse. ...more
Unclear what happened to 40 foot whale washed up on Sligo beach
30 Nov 2011
The Irish Whale and Dolphin group says its hard to say at this stage what happened the 40 foot whale that washed up a beach in North Sligo yesterday. They say it c...more
Marian Harkin wins 'Outstanding Achievement Accolade' in the MEP 2011 Awards
30 Nov 2011
Ireland North West MEP Marian Harkin was last night presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' in the 'MEP 2011 Awards'. Organised by the ...more
Victim of clerical sex abuse already brands audit a ‘whitewash’ & calls for full garda inquiry
30 Nov 2011
It’s already being reported that victims of clerical sex abuse have branded a church-authorised audit of a controversial diocese a whitewash and called for a ful...more
HSE criticised over employment by Cllr. McBrearty
30 Nov 2011
It’s being reported that Donegal county councillor Frank McBrearty has criticised the Health Service Executive for employing a number of people who were among th...more
Reports into allegations of clerical sex abuse in the Raphoe diocese published today
30 Nov 2011
Reports into the handling of clerical child sex abuse allegations and cases in six dioceses will be published this morning. The reviews - carried out by...more
Efforts to remove beached whale in Sligo will take place today
30 Nov 2011
Efforts to remove a 30 foot whale washed up on a beach in north Sligo yesterday afternoon is to begin today. The whale was washed up on Raughley beach a...more
Council will not be removing whale from Sligo beach tonight
29 Nov 2011
Sligo County Council says it will not be attempting to move the 30 foot whale washed up on a beach in North Sligo this evening. The whale was discovered on Rau...more
30 foot whale washed up on Sligo beach
29 Nov 2011
A 30 foot dead whale has washed up on a beach in North Sligo. The whale washed up on Raughey beach early this afternoon. Members of the Environmental Sect...more
Government will cuts jobs in Tubbercurry according to Eamon O' Cuiv
29 Nov 2011
The Deputy Leader of Fianna Fail says the Government is determined to move the decentralised jobs out of Tubbercurry. Deputy Eamon O' Cuiv says the jobs ar...more
Motorist warned of flooding on Sligo roads
29 Nov 2011
Sligo County Council is advising motorists of some flooding this morning in a number of areas after heavy overnight rain. In Sligo town motorists are adv...more
13 people on trolleys at Sligo General Hospital
29 Nov 2011
There is 13 people waiting on trolleys at Sligo General Hospital this morning. That's according to figures released by the Irish Nurses and Mid...more
IT Sligo host graduate fair
29 Nov 2011
IT Sligo are hosting an Employment and Graduate Fair fair on campus this afternoon. There is over forty exhibitions on show at the event which is being held in...more
Green Isle Foods in Sligo wins energy award
29 Nov 2011
Green Isle Foods in Sligo are the winners this year’s Energy Efficiency Award for Small Medium business. The food producer won the award for its recove...more
Deputy Mayor describes last few weeks as a 'critical' for Finn Harps football club
29 Nov 2011
The Deputy Mayor of County Donegal has described the past number of weeks as a 'critical' for the Finn Harps football club. Yesterday following an emergen...more
Community safety seminar takes place in Donegal tonight
29 Nov 2011
A community safety seminar will take place in Donegal Town tonight against rising poverty, cutbacks to community based policing and increasing levels of crime and burg...more
Met Eireann warns of high wind speeds across the North West tonight
29 Nov 2011
Met Eireann is warning of very high wind speeds across the North West later tonight. Wind speeds of up to 100 km/per hr can be expected early...more
Donegal TD says public meetings will take place to inform the public about threats to Nowdoc
29 Nov 2011
A Donegal Sinn Féin TD is calling on the public to lend their support to the campaign aimed at retaining vital NOWDOC services. Pearse Doherty...more
Cllr claims Donegal has the potential to be top of the Blue Flag beach charts
29 Nov 2011
Donegal has the potential to be top of the Blue Flag beach charts, a Donegal councillor has claimed. The county currently has 12 Blue Flag beaches, and ...more
Motorist urged to drive with caution following heavy rainfall
29 Nov 2011
Sligo County Council is advising motorists of some flooding this morning in a number of areas after heavy overnight rain. In Sligo town motorists are adv...more
HSE West says improvements being made against absenteeism
29 Nov 2011
A senior HSE official says the HSE West is starting to see significant improvements in some services within certain areas in its battle against absenteeism. Danie...more
KFO CEO hits back at negative comments on new report into potential jobs in Killybegs
29 Nov 2011
The Chief Executive of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation is hitting back at negative comments about the recent publication of the High Level Report into pot...more
€20,000 lifeline for Finn Harps
29 Nov 2011
Donegal Co. Council has thrown a life-line to the Finn Harps Football club. The local authority is set to allocate €20,000 to Finn Harps...more
N4 action group says plans to improve the route will continue to progress
29 Nov 2011
A group campaigning for the upgrade of a notorious stretch of road on the N4 in Sligo says it's still positive plans to improve the route will continue to progress...more
Motorists advised of heavy rain overnight in the North West
29 Nov 2011
Motorists are being advised of very heavy rain overnight in the North West. The overnight rain has resulted in a lot of spot flooding and excess surface water, in...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club lotto draw results
28 Nov 2011
Lotto draw held in Connollys Bar on Sat 26th Nov. Jackpot E 1,500 - numbers drawn 10, 19, 21, 28 - No winner. Four match 3's - Mary Mc Gill Faughts Lane Calry, Ger...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club November 28
28 Nov 2011
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Dinner Dance: A large crowd turned out last Saturday night at the Sligo Park hotel to celebrate ...more
Bunninadden GAA Club November 28
28 Nov 2011
Sligo GAA’s No 1 Legend Supporter 2011. Michael James Scanlon launched his fundraising campaign to become Sligo's No 1 GAA supporter, at a fu...more
Sligo seconds beat Monivea
28 Nov 2011
Report courtesy www.sligorfc.ie Monivea 8 Sligo. 17 Sligo continued their excellent J1C form with a fine victo...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club November 29
28 Nov 2011
Congratulations and best of luck to all our players nominated for the Sligo Club Player of the Year and Sligo All Star Awards, see this weeks Sligo Champion to vote fo...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club November 29
28 Nov 2011
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com TEXAS HOLDEM: The Hurling club are holding a TexasHoldem Night in the Clarion Hotel Church THIS Friday December 2nd at 8.30pm....more
Former Sligo Garda Commissioner fails to attend Smithwick Tribunal
28 Nov 2011
A former assistant Garda commissioner from, Sligo, who helped investigate suspicions members of Dundalk gardaí who allegedly assisted in IRA murders of two RUC ...more
Tubbercurry Chamber of Commerce raises concerns over job losses
28 Nov 2011
The Tubbercurry Chamber of Commerce has raised concerns with the Deputy Leader of Fianna Fail over job loses under the decentralisation programme in the town. Eamo...more
Strand Celtic Football Club November 28
28 Nov 2011
U17 GAME ABANDONED DUE TO INCESSANT RAIN Our U17 side made the trip to Coolaney United on Saturday morning last. The game kicked off with the rain hammering down o...more
Polish man due in court in connection with rape in court on Thursday
28 Nov 2011
A Polish man in his fifties charged with rape in Sligo has been remanded in custody to appear before Sligo District Court again. It's alleged the incident happ...more
Sligo handball update November 28
28 Nov 2011
There is a 3 way leadership at the top of the Sligo Handball team league table after round 3 of fixtures. Castleconnor B maintained their 100% record following their 8...more
Colreavy calls on Government to improve Fisherman's quota
28 Nov 2011
Sligo North Sinn Fein Deputy Michael Colreavy is calling on the government to dramatically improve Irish Fisherman’s quota. The Sinn Fein spokesperson on Ag...more
Declan Loughnane named Sligo hurling boss
28 Nov 2011
The new Sligo Senior Hurling Manager is to be Declan Loughnane who was ratified by the Executive last week. Declan lives in Riverstown and plays his football with Sham...more
Trucker transporting drugs to Sligo given suspended sentence
28 Nov 2011
A Kildare trucker whose business failed has been given a suspended sentence for transporting almost €250,000 of drugs which was due to be transported to Sligo. ...more
Superb win for Sligo in Naas
28 Nov 2011
Report courtesy www.sligorfc.ie Naas RFC 13 Sligo RFC 30 Sligo’s quest for their elusive first Ulster Bank league win finally came to fruiti...more
HSE to deal with queries about the future of community nursing homes in the North West
28 Nov 2011
A Sinn Fein Donegal TD says the Minister for Health has placed responsibility with the Health Service Executive regarding the future of the community nursin...more
Warning issued to people not to leave personal belongings on view in their cars
28 Nov 2011
Gardai in Donegal are warning people to be extra vigilant this Christmas and not leave personal belongings on view in their cars. It follows another inc...more
School Principal says providing an SNA for every child who needs help is not a reality
28 Nov 2011
The principal at Niall Mór School in Killybegs has said that providing a special needs assistant for every child who requires assistance is not a reality. &...more
Some outpatient appointments at Letterkenny General Hospital delayed
28 Nov 2011
Some outpatient appointments at Letterkenny General Hospital have being delayed today it's understood because of overcrowding. In statement issued t...more
Sliabh Liag plans approved
28 Nov 2011
Donegal councillors have approved plans to improve and upgrade the existing “Pilgrim’s Path” at Sliabh Liag in order to prevent more erosion. A ...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League November 25
28 Nov 2011
McCullagh Carpentry Division Two Coolaney Celts 1 - 0 Lang's Bar Martin Farrell with the games only goal. Killanaskull...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer November 26-27
28 Nov 2011
Results Sat 26th Nov Under 11 League Arrow Harps ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer December 3-5
28 Nov 2011
Fixtures Sat 3rdDec Under 11 League Benbulben fc Blue v Gurteen Celtic 1...more
Results from National Cross Country Championships in Sligo
28 Nov 2011
At the Woodie’s DIY Senior Inter County Cross Country Championships, Joe Sweeney of Dublin was an impressive winner of the Men’s Senior Race on a challengi...more
Moran steps down as Leitrim boss
28 Nov 2011
Leitrim are on the lookout for a new senior football manager. A statement from the County Board said: "Leitrim GAA regret that due to health reasons their sen...more
Donegal GAA November 28
28 Nov 2011
Centra Supermarkets Division Three: Naomh Colmcille 1-7, Naomh Naille 0-7 ; Centra Supermarkets Division Three Reserve: ...more
Garda spokesperson says no announcement made about closure of rural stations
28 Nov 2011
There is further speculation about the number of rural Garda stations which could be facing possible closure. It had previously been reported that as many as 24 G...more
Deputy Pringle disappointed after reading High Level Report on employment in Killybegs
28 Nov 2011
Independent TD Thomas Pringle has expressed his disappointment after reading the High Level Report on employment prospects in Killybegs. He says that ev...more
Minister Coveney denies Killybegs jobs plan is 'charade'
28 Nov 2011
The Minister for Marine Simon Coveney has rejected a claim by former fishing industry leader Joey Murrin that the State’s new jobs plan for Killybegs, Co Donegal...more
Gardaí investigate an assault at a filling station in Sligo
28 Nov 2011
Gardaí are investigating an assault which occurred at a filling station in Sligo on Friday evening last. It’s understood a number of people...more
Minister Perry says crack-down on illicit tobacco trade should help retail sector
28 Nov 2011
The Government is to install container scanners at a number of Irish ports in an effort to intercept illegal tobacco shipments. The move is one of five ...more
Transport Minister rules out any future Government subsidies for Sligo Airport
28 Nov 2011
The Minister for Transport has ruled out any future Government subsidies for Sligo Airport. Speaking after meeting the Board of the Airport a...more
Sligo Chamber President calls on Borough Council to introduce 10% cut in rates
28 Nov 2011
The President of Sligo Chamber of Commerce has called on the local Borough Council to introduce a ten per cent reduction in commercial rates for the coming year. &...more
Sligo Coast Guard assist in search for crew in Irish Sea
27 Nov 2011
Sligo Coast Guard is assisting with the search for six crew members of a ship which sunk in the Irish Sea overnight. A body has already been recovered by eme...more
Richie Ryan and Eamonn O'Hara among the guests on the Final Whistle
25 Nov 2011
Sligo Rovers' former captain Richie Ryan, Sligo footballer Eamonn O'Hara, former Leitrim footballer Colin Regan and Ray Flynn of Athletics Ireland will be amon...more
Sligo GAA stars back 'Off the Booze, On the Ball' campaign
25 Nov 2011
Some of Sligo’s finest footballers turned out to offer their support to the local launch of the GAA’s new national health challenge ‘Off the Booze an...more
Former KFO CEO is critical of new report launched by the Minister for Agriculture
25 Nov 2011
The former Chief Executive of the Killybegs Fishermen's Association is critical of the report launched by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon ...more
HSE confirms NoWDOC Board meets to discuss proposals about future of the service
25 Nov 2011
The Health Service Executive has confirmed that the NoWDOC GP Board of Directors met this to discuss proposals about the future of the service in the county. It&#...more
Ryan proud of his Rovers career
25 Nov 2011
Richie Ryan has said that he will continue to keep a close eye on how Sligo Rovers’ progress in the coming seasons. The 2010 player of the season ...more
Sligo's McDermott takes bronze at World Championships
25 Nov 2011
Sligo’s Niall McDermott will return from the World Championships with a bronze medal. The 21-year-old Calry athlete was narrowly beaten by a Ukrai...more
Sligo RFC return to AIL action on Saturday
25 Nov 2011
Sligo can move above Naas and into 13th spot in Division 2B of the Ulster Bank All-Ireland League, if they can beat the county Kildare club at Forenoughts tomorrow. ...more
MEP Harkin defends rights of turf cutters
25 Nov 2011
North west MEP Marian Harkin is defending the rights of turf cutters, and is calling for "co-operation not confrontation" on this issue. The In...more
Polish man due in court in connection with rape in Sligo
25 Nov 2011
A Polish man in his fifties is due in court this morning charged with rape. It's alleged the incident happened last Friday in Crozon Park in Sligo. Th...more
Three people injured in Sligo crash
25 Nov 2011
Three people were brought to hospital following a crash outside the Mercy Secondary School in Sligo yesterday evening. The two car collision happened just afte...more
Sligo animal rescue call for urgent assistance
25 Nov 2011
Sligo animal rescue is making an urgent appeal for foster dog carers. The animal welfare group says it has reached crises point, having taken in 13 dogs this week...more
McDermott looking for place in World Championship final
25 Nov 2011
Calry’s Niall McDermott will look to become the second Sligo fighter to reach a final at this year’s World Championships in Dublin’s Citywest Hotel w...more
Race night in Ballymote and lotto draw in Castleconnor tonight
25 Nov 2011
Ballymote Celtic Football Club are hosting a Race Night in John Doddy’s Bar, and the Castleconnor lotto draw for a jackpot of €14,700 takes place in Mahoney...more
Club AGMs around the northwest this evening
25 Nov 2011
There are a number of club AGMs taking place around the northwest this evening. The Calry/St Joseph’s AGM takes place at 8pm at the Sligo Tennis C...more
Calry/St Joseph's AGM in Tennis Club this evening
25 Nov 2011
The Calry/St Joseph’s AGM takes place at 8pm at the Sligo Tennis Club and will be followed by a social night to celebrate the club’s 40 years in existence....more
Deadline for Donegal Sports Star Awards today
25 Nov 2011
The deadline for nominations for the 36th Donegal Sports Star Awards is today. Nomination details can be emailed to info@donegalsportsstarawards.i...more
Ulster Council coaching workshop in Glenswilly on Monday
25 Nov 2011
Ulster Council coaches will deliver a practical workshop in Glenswilly GAA Centre on Monday next, at 7.30pm entitled ‘Building Stronger Players - U12 to Minor. ...more
Consultant at Sligo General calls for reduction in EDs
25 Nov 2011
The former President of the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine and consultant at at Sligo General Hospital, Fergal Hickey, says the number of emergency department...more
Lobby group calls on Senator O Domhnaill to clarify position on septic tank charges
25 Nov 2011
The Can't Pay Won't Pay group in Donegal is calling on Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill to clarify his position on the septic tank charges. A me...more
Report launched on job creation in Killybegs
25 Nov 2011
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, has launched a report produced by the High Level Group on Job Creation in the Killybegs Region. ...more
Research by Sligo GP shows 50% believe in availability of abortion
25 Nov 2011
Research carried out by a Sligo GP shows slightly more than 50 per cent of Irish GPs believe abortion should be available to any woman who chooses it. The study e...more
Tesco loses appeal against Pennys development
25 Nov 2011
Tesco has lost its appeal against the planned Penneys development in Sligo An Board Pleanala has made the ruling which includes 20 conditions. These condi...more
New Sligo hurling boss ratified
24 Nov 2011
Tubbercurry hurler Declan Loughnane has been ratified as the new player-manager of the Sligo senior hurlers. Loughnane succeeds Frank Browne and has named Tourlestra...more
Summerhill in Juvenile A League final on Friday
24 Nov 2011
Summerhill College will face St Jarlath’s of Tuam in the Connacht Juvenile A League final on Friday afternoon. The decider will take place in Charles...more
Rovers to play 33 league games next year
24 Nov 2011
The FAI have confirmed that the 12 teams in the expanded Premier Division next year will face each other three times. This means a total of 33 games in the top fligh...more
Sligo kickboxers in the medals at World Championships
24 Nov 2011
Sligo’s Niall McDermott and Dessie Leonard have both guaranteed themselves medals at the World Championships in Dublin’s Citywest Hotel this afternoon. ...more
Ronnie Whelan to attend Finn Harps celebration
24 Nov 2011
Finn Harps have announced that Liverpool and Ireland legend Ronnie Whelan will be the guest of honour at the club’s end of season night taking place in the Finn ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Kick Start Soccer Coaching course
24 Nov 2011
On the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of December the Football Association of Ireland will be holding a Kick Start 2 coaching course ... T...more
Sligo Rovers season ticket details
24 Nov 2011
Sligo Rovers season tickets for the 2012 season are now available. Tickets are on sale at a special early bird rate until the 24th December and cost: &e...more
Sligo kickboxers guaranteed medals at World Championships
24 Nov 2011
Sligo’s Niall McDermott and Dessie Leoonard have both guaranteed themselves at least bronze medals at the World Championships in Dublin’s Citywest Hotel th...more
250 attend student protest in Sligo
24 Nov 2011
Around 250 students attended a protest march in Sligo this afternoon. Students were demonstrating against proposed cuts to student's grants and...more
Next year's GAA fixtures unveiled
24 Nov 2011
Next year’s fixtures have been unveiled by the GAA. Sligowill start their National League Division Three campaign away to Antrim on Saturday eveni...more
Connacht Colleges SF C Championship November 30
24 Nov 2011
CONNACHT COLLEGES SENIOR C CHAMPIONSHIP PRE LIM ROUND WEDNESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2011 12.30 p.m. &n...more
Northwest Regional Basketball League November 27
24 Nov 2011
North West Regional Basketball League 2011/12 Fixtures Sunday 27th November Mercy College Sligo Sligo All-Stars Basketball Club V Mohill B.C U14 Gi...more
Council says it is committed to providing a library service in Killybegs
24 Nov 2011
Donegal County Council says it is committed to continuing to provide a library service for the community in Killybegs and the surrounding areas. &...more
Speculation that a motion to approve works at Sliabh Liag may be withdrawn.
24 Nov 2011
There is speculation that a motion which is due to come before next weeks meeting of Donegal County Council to approve the carrying out of works along the Pilgrims Pat...more
Westlife say despite lucrative record deal offer they felt they could no longer continue
24 Nov 2011
Westlife say despite being offered another lucrative record deal, they felt they could no longer continue. The band has explained their split saying the...more
IT Sligo holds its annual open day today
24 Nov 2011
IT Sligo is holding its annual open day today. The Open Day provides a, opportunity for prospective students to meet with staff and students at the Inst...more
Irish Coast Guard receives new Mobile Incident Command Vehicle based in Sligo
24 Nov 2011
The Irish Coast Guard has received a new Mobile Incident Command Vehicle to be based in Sligo. Minister of State Michael Ring made the presentation to Irish Coast...more
An Bord Pleanala refuses planning permission for Tesco store in Manorhamilton
24 Nov 2011
An Bord Pleanala has refused planning permission for a Tesco store in Manorhamilton. The planning appeals board says it's refused permission b...more
Polish man due in court today charged with rape
24 Nov 2011
A Polish man in his fifties was due in court this morning charged with rape. It's alleged the incident happened last Friday in Crozon Park in Sligo. The ...more
HSE agrees to provide land for car park to facilitate Tubbercurry school
24 Nov 2011
The Health Service Executive has agreed to provide land owned by the executive for use as a car park to facilitate the national school in Tubbercurry. P...more
Rovers continue negotiations as Ryan signs for Dundee United
24 Nov 2011
Sligo Rovers will continue negotiations with a number of players this week, as the club starts looking for a replacement for this season’s captain Richie Ryan. ...more
Sligo launch of new GAA initiative this evening
24 Nov 2011
The Sligo launch of the GAA’s new ‘Off the Booze and On The Ball’ initiative will take place in the Town Hall this evening at 6pm. May...more
Sligo kickboxers face Russian opponents at World Championship
24 Nov 2011
Three Sligo athletes will be in action for the Irish team at the World Kickboxing Championships at Dublin’s Citywest Hotel this afternoon. Niall M...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League November 23
24 Nov 2011
Division One Abbott Ireland 0 - 5 S.P.H. Michael Walsh with two goals for S.P.H. while Philip Gallagher and Michael McNamara ...more
Sligo Astro League November 28-30
24 Nov 2011
Sligo Astro League @ Sligo Astro Centre, Cleveragh Monday, November 28 The Club Bar v Town & County (7pm) K&M Celtic v STSG (8pm) ...more
Community safety seminar against rising crime to take place in Donegal next week
24 Nov 2011
A community safety seminar will take place in Donegal Town next week against rising poverty, cutbacks to community based policing and increasing levels of crime a...more
Donegal TD condemns closure of Killybegs Branch Library
24 Nov 2011
Independent Deputy Thomas Pringle has condemned the closure of the Killybegs Branch Library by Donegal County Council. He says the closure of the facili...more
Hundreds expected to protest in Sligo over proposed budget cuts
24 Nov 2011
Hundreds of students are expected to attend a protest march in Sligo today against proposed cuts to student's grants and the introduction of college fees in the fo...more
Cllr wants HSE to clarify concerns about future of the Nowdoc services Donegal
24 Nov 2011
An Independent Donegal County Councillor is calling on members of the public to outline any concerns they have regarding the future of the Nowdoc services Donegal. ...more
Man accused of starting Boyle house fire refused bail
24 Nov 2011
A man accused of starting a house fire in which a five-year-old girl died has been refused bail at the High Court. 33 -year-old John Lynch is alleged to have start...more
IT Sligo students to protest against budget cuts
24 Nov 2011
A protest march against a proposed hike in fees and a reduction of the grant in the forthcoming budget is being organised by IT Sligo Students Union this af...more
Concerns over the closure of two Donegal libraries
24 Nov 2011
Two libraries have been closed in Donegal because of the recruitment embargo this week. The facilities in Killybegs and Ramelton have now shut following two re...more
Two Donegal library’s closed due to the recruitment embargo
23 Nov 2011
It’s understood that two libraries’ have been closed in Donegal because of the recruitment embargo The facilities in Killybegs an...more
Sligo Rovers visit schools with the FAI Cup
23 Nov 2011
Below are pictures from the latest rounds of Sligo Rovers' FAI Ford Cup school visits: The first picture is of pupils from Driminagh N.S. pictured a...more
Pope Benedict accepts resignation of Bishop Seamus Hegarty
23 Nov 2011
Pope Benedict has accepted the resignation of Bishop Seamus Hegarty. Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi said he had "no information" on the precise rea...more
Donegal Junior Soccer November 26-27
23 Nov 2011
Donegal Saturday League November 26 @ 2pm Glencar Inn Saturday Division Two Donegal Town Reserves v Deele Harps Fintown Harps v Tullyvinney ...more
Sligo kickboxers win first round bouts at World Championships
23 Nov 2011
Sligo fighters Niall McDermott from Calry and Dessie Leonard from Collooney have both won their opening fights at the World Kickboxing Championships, which got underwa...more
Deadline for Donegal Sports Star Awards on Friday
23 Nov 2011
The deadline for nominations for the 36th Donegal Sports Star Awards is this Friday, November 25th. Nomination details can be sent to Paul McDaid, Post Office, Ramelto...more
Donegal to start 2012 at home to UUJ
23 Nov 2011
Donegal’s 2012 season will get underway with a home tie against the University of Ulster of Jordanstown on Sunday, January 8. Jim McGuinness&rsquo...more
Melvin Gaels players to quit alcohol for January
23 Nov 2011
The Melvin Gaels GAA Club players will stay away from alcohol for the month of January to support the GAA’s new ‘Off The Booze And On The Ball’ initi...more
Burt hurlers to travel to Birmingham for All-Ireland quarter-final
23 Nov 2011
Burt’s reward for becoming the first Donegal team to win an Ulster junior hurling title last Sunday is a trip to Warwickshire this weekend. They w...more
County Sligo Golf Club Ladies AGM this evening
23 Nov 2011
The County Sligo Golf Club Ladies AGM will be held in Rosses Point this evening. 2011 captain June Coulter will handover to incoming captain Marguerite ...more
Sen. O'Keefe says there's no rift between collation over budget proposals
23 Nov 2011
Labour Senator Susan O' Keefe says she is not aware of any rift between the collation parties regarding proposals to introduce a €50 tax on medical cards. ...more
Aviva says no final decision made on Sligo branch
23 Nov 2011
Aviva says no final decision has been made in relation to the closure of its branch in Sligo. In a statement to Ocean Fm news, the insurance company says it announ...more
Harps launch new 'Save Our Club' campaign
23 Nov 2011
As part of the Save Our Club campaign, Finn Harps are offering the public the chance to help the club, and also offer you an opportunity of winning big cash prizes in ...more
Packie Bonner calls for support for Finn Harps
23 Nov 2011
Finn Harps have been the flag bearer for senior football in Donegal for over forty years, their fortunes have fluctuated from the heights of cup and league success, to...more
Finn Harps monster draw to take place on December 3
23 Nov 2011
The Finn Harps Monster Draw will take place in the Finn Valley Athletic Club, Stranorlar at 9.00pm on Saturday 3rd December. Top prize is the draw is €5,000...more
Capacity in GAA county grounds to be reduced
23 Nov 2011
There has been a significant decrease in capacity across the north west regions inter-county GAA grounds following the recommendations of a specially commissioned repo...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club November 23
23 Nov 2011
Underage Ø The Minor Board AGM will take place this Saturday evening at the clubhouse at the Banks at 5pm. We would ask all te...more
St Mary's GAA Club November 23
23 Nov 2011
http://stmarys.sligo.gaa.ie/ St Mary’s GFC Underage Coaching – Attention all Parents: There is underage coaching scheduled ...more
IMPACT says 'absolute certainty' is needed regarding future of NoWDOC services
23 Nov 2011
The IMPACT trade union says that 'absolute certainty' is needed regarding the future of the NoWDOC service across the North West. Richie Carroth...more
Donegal woman wins personal courage award
23 Nov 2011
A Donegal woman was one of ten people who was awarded for her personal courage and resilience after she was presented with an award after she overcame a stroke at the ...more
GAA launch 'Off The Booze and On The Ball' initiative
23 Nov 2011
The GAA issued an exciting new health challenge to its members at the launch of ‘Off the Booze and On the Ball’ in Croke Park on Tuesday, November 22. ...more
Chair of Donegal Community Chamber urges against hike in VAT
23 Nov 2011
The Chairperson of the Donegal Town Community Chamber is urging against any hike in VAT in the forthcoming budget. There’s speculation that there ...more
Paisley named player of the month
23 Nov 2011
Shelbourne defender Stephen Paisley has been named the Airtricity Irish Soccer Writers Player of the Month for November after his man of the match display against Slig...more
Quayside pull out of Sligo-Leitrim Super League
23 Nov 2011
Quayside Rovers have pulled out of the Sligo, Leitrim & District Junior Soccer League. The Super League club failed to field against Coolera Rovers ...more
Enniscrone Secondary School says it's delighted with league table result
23 Nov 2011
The Jesus and Mary Secondary school in Enniscrone say it's extremely happy to have done so well in the Irish Times Secondary School League. It is one of 31 sc...more
Updated Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Tables November 23
23 Nov 2011
Best Western Sligo Southern Super League &nb...more
Inishowen GAA DVD launch on Thursday
23 Nov 2011
Inishowen Gaels will gather in the clubrooms of Malin GAA club on Thursday next 24th November where they will hold the Annual Mass for deceased members and their famil...more
Donegal GAA November 27
23 Nov 2011
Fixtures from 22/11/2011 to 28/11/2011 Sunday 27th November 2011 Centra Supermarkets ...more
Cullen ruled out of national cross country championships in Sligo
23 Nov 2011
Mary Cullen has been ruled out of Sunday’s intercounty cross country championships at Sligo Racecourse. The North Sligo AC athlete has ruled herse...more
Rovers looking for new lotto sellers
23 Nov 2011
Sligo Rovers are looking for sellers for their weekly club lotto. Sellers will be paid on a commission basis. Anyone interested is asked ...more
Volleyball November 22
23 Nov 2011
Republic of Ireland schools volleyball championship Senior A boys semi-final St.Brigids Loughrea bt Vocational Drumshanbo 25-16 25-13 25-22 ...more
National cross country championships in Sligo on Sunday
23 Nov 2011
Places for Euro Cross Team up for Grabs at the Inter Country Cross Country The Woodie’s DIY Inter County Cross Country Championships of Ireland will tak...more
Deputy Doherty concerned about the future of Community hospitals in Donegal
23 Nov 2011
Sinn Fein Donegal TD Pearse Doherty says that he is concerned by comments from the Taoiseach that the area of nursing homes and community hospitals was one the Governm...more
HSE responds to query about Nowdoc services
23 Nov 2011
The IMPACT trade union has described the uncertainty about the future of the NoWDOC service as an insult to the on-going health concerns to people in the North West. ...more
IMPACT to hold meeting about the future of the NoWDOC service in the North West
23 Nov 2011
The IMPACT trade union has described the uncertainty about the future of the NoWDOC service as an insult to the on-going health concerns to people in the North West. ...more
Sharp rise in calls to Sligo branch of DVAS
23 Nov 2011
The Domestic Violence Advocacy Service in Sligo has seen a 30% rise in 2011 in the numbers of women accessing their one to one support service. There has also been...more
ASTI north west representative slams school league table
23 Nov 2011
Schools should not be described as mere feeders for third level institutions according to the north west representative of the national union for secondary school teac...more
Sligo branch of Aviva to close
23 Nov 2011
The Sligo branch of Aviva is to close following the news that the insurance company is to shut its entire network of 26 offices throughout the country by next summer. ...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club November 22
22 Nov 2011
There was good news for both our reserve and senior teams at the weekend at home to St.Nauls. In the first game the reserves took the fight to their opponents early on...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club November 22
22 Nov 2011
~ FOOTBALL ~ The senior footballers appear to have kicked their last ball in anger in 2011. There will be no football played in December or January, as per county ...more
Sligo Airport Chairman refutes claims by Ryanair CEO
22 Nov 2011
The Chairman of Sligo Airport is refuting comments by the CEO of Ryanair that Sligo Airport has no commerical future. Michael O' Leary says because of Slig...more
Sligo Airport Chairman refutes claims by Ryanair CEO
22 Nov 2011
The Chairman of Sligo Airport is refuting comments by the CEO of Ryanair that Sligo Airport has no commerical future. Michael O' Leary says because o...more
David Kiely named Sligo Chamber Business Person of the Year
22 Nov 2011
David Kiely of Jennings O'Donovan and Partners Consulting Engineers is the Sligo Chamber Business Person of the Year. Jennings O' Donovan and Partners is a...more
Sligo Chamber raises concerns over VAT increases
22 Nov 2011
The president of Sligo Chamber of Commerce is expressing concern over the planned VAT increase in the upcoming budget. Gerard Moore says the ...more
Sligo Chamber raises concerns over VAT increases
22 Nov 2011
The president of Sligo Chamber of Commerce is expressing concern over the planned VAT increase in the upcoming budget. Gerard Moore says the proposals to increase ...more
Apollo Global Management & Goldman Sachs enter auction for MBNA
22 Nov 2011
Apollo Global Management and Goldman Sachs have entered the auction for Leitrim based MBNA. The US private equity groups have joined forces to bid for Bank of Amer...more
Apollo Global Management & Goldman Sachs enter auction for MBNA
22 Nov 2011
Apollo Global Management and Goldman Sachs have entered the auction for Leitrim based MBNA. The US private equity groups have joined forces to bid for Bank of Ame...more
Two schools in the north west have 100% attendance at third level
22 Nov 2011
Two schools across the North West are among the 31 secondary schools across the country sending 100 per cent of their students on to third level education. The sec...more
Over 700 people on Housing Waiting List in Sligo
22 Nov 2011
There are currently over 700 people on the housing waiting list in Sligo. A report provided to cllrs at last nights meeting of Sligo Borough Council gave detai...more
Chairman of Sligo Co. Co. welcomes new routes from Knock Airport
22 Nov 2011
The Chairperson of Sligo County Council Fine Gael Councillor Michael Fleming says yesterdays annoucement that Knock Airport is to provide four additional Ryanair fligh...more
Donegal TD expresses concern at proposed VAT hike
22 Nov 2011
A Donegal TD is expressing concern that any hike in the VAT rate will lead to company's in the border region being forced to close their doors. Fian...more
Sligo Airport no longer commercially viable according to Ryanair CEO
22 Nov 2011
The CEO of Ryanair says there is no commercial future for smaller regional airports such as Sligo. Michael O' Leary says because of Sligo's proximit...more
Summerhill's juvenile final on Friday
21 Nov 2011
Summerhill College’s Connacht Juvenile Football A League final has been fixed for this Friday. The Sligo school will face old rivals St Jarlath’s of Tu...more
Glenswilly bosses step down
21 Nov 2011
Donegal champions Glenswilly are on the lookout for a new manager. The management team of Gary McDaid and John McGinley have stepped down following the team’...more
Canavan appointed as Tyrone boss
21 Nov 2011
Tryone legend Peter Canavan has been appointed as the new manager of the Fermanagh senior footballers. The two-time All-Ireland winner has been handed a three-year t...more
Drumshanbo in volleyball semi-final
21 Nov 2011
Drumshanbo Vocational School of Leitrim will play holders St Brigid’s of Loughrea in the national Senior A Boys semi-final on Tuesday afternoon. The game wil...more
Connacht Juvenile A FC Final
21 Nov 2011
CONNACHT COLLEGES JUVENILE A LEAGUE FINAL FRIDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2011 12.30PM. &...more
Man arrested in connection with serious assault in Sligo
21 Nov 2011
Gardai are investigating a serious assault in Sligo town last Friday. A woman in her forties was seriously injured in the incident. The a...more
New routes at Knock expected to attract 40,000 new tourists to the region
21 Nov 2011
Ryanair are to launch 4 new routes from Knock Airport to 4 European destinations. The low cost airline will commence four new direct services from Barce...more
Glenswilly safe but Naomh Columba relegated - weekend round-up
21 Nov 2011
County champions Glenswilly secured their Division One status in the Donegal All-County League thanks to a relegation play-off defeat of Malin yesterday. Naomh Col...more
Mayor of Sligo wants an initiative to have older people more involved in music
21 Nov 2011
The Mayor of Sligo has called for an initiative to have older people become more involved in music and performing locally. Clr Rosaleen O'...more
Public meeting against Household charges to take place in Donegal tonight
21 Nov 2011
A public meeting against Household and water charges will take place in Donegal tonight. Independent Donegal TD Thomas Pringle along with Independent De...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club November 21
21 Nov 2011
With the last of the competition of the year coming to a close we hosted a final of great significance to the club on Saturday last when Tubbercurry played Coolera in ...more
Castleconnor GAA Club November 21
21 Nov 2011
Lotto The lotto draw for €14700 takes place on Friday night in Mahoneys pub. Thanks to all who are supporting the lotto at present. Weekly tickets are avail...more
Coolera/Strandhill GAA Club November 21
21 Nov 2011
Please support Sean Sweeney on his quest to become Sligo's Gaa No1 legend supporter - this is a fundraising initative launched by Sligo Gaa.Lines are current...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club November 21
21 Nov 2011
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Celebration Night: Following on from our Intermediate team's superb count...more
Geevagh GAA Club November 21
21 Nov 2011
The club has nominated Brian Kearns to compete for the title of Sligo’s Legend Supporter. A fundraising event will be held in Paddy Joe’s bar Geevagh...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club November 21
21 Nov 2011
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com AGM & 40TH SOCIAL: The club AGMis on THIS FRIDAY November 25th at 8.00pm in the Tennis Club. After the AGM there will be a...more
Bunninadden GAA Club November 21
21 Nov 2011
Sligo GAA’s No 1 Legend Supporter 2011. Sligo's GAA Legend Supporter is taken place through out the county with each club nominating a life time s...more
Sligo handball news November 21
21 Nov 2011
Ballymote’s Francis McCann received the Connacht Masters player of the year award at the Handball All-Star awards banquet in Croke Park yesterday. Over 400 guest...more
Strand Celtic Football Club November 21
21 Nov 2011
U16 SIDE DEFEAT CARRICK TOWN IN LEAGUE ENCOUNTER U16 LEAGUE: STRAND CELTIC WHITE 4 CARRICK TOWN 2 Strandhill Commu...more
Tubbercurry Golf Club November 21
21 Nov 2011
Tubbercurry Golf Notes Winter League; The CMD Institute sponsored Winter League takes centre stage for the next month. Following the 1stround, the teams...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer Tables November 21
21 Nov 2011
Sligo Leitrim Under 11 League P W D L ...more
Sligo/Leitrim U16 Emerging Talent trials
21 Nov 2011
The Sligo/Leitrim U16 league squad player assessment for the 2011/2012 season will be held in Sligo IT on Thursday 25th November at 8:45pm and Thursday 2nd December at...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer November 26-28
21 Nov 2011
Fixtures Sat 26th Nov Under 11 League Arrow Harps v Valley Rovers 11am; ...more
Donegal GAA November 20
21 Nov 2011
Brian McCormack Sports Division One: Glenswilly 1-14, Malin 0-9 Line: I Molloy/C Doherty; McGlynns Resturant Castlefin Division Two...more
Four Masters Bord na nOg AGM this evening
21 Nov 2011
Four Masters GAA Club Donegal Town Bord na nOg AGM is this evening at the Abbey Hotel at 8.30pm. ...more
Major boost for Ireland West Airport Knock as Ryanair announce four new routes
21 Nov 2011
There's a major boost for the West today. Ryanair has announced four new routes flying out of Ireland West Airport Knock in Co Mayo. ...more
Gardai carry out two drugs seizure in Donegal over the weekend
21 Nov 2011
Two drugs seizures were made by Gardai in Donegal over the weekend. Around €4,000 worth of cannabis resin was seized by Gardai in Ballyshannon on S...more
Gardai carry out two drug seizures in Donegal over the weekend
21 Nov 2011
Two drugs seizures were made by Gardai in Donegal over the weekend. Around €4,000 worth of cannabis resin was seized by Gardai in Ballyshannon on S...more
Enterprise Ireland contest for students launched at IT Sligo
21 Nov 2011
Enterprise Ireland has launched a 60 thousand euro entrepreneurial contest for students. It's part of the 30th ‘Think outside the Box Awards&r...more
Ryanair expected to announce three new services from Ireland West Airport Knock
21 Nov 2011
It's expected Ryanair will announce three new services to and from Ireland West Airport Knock this morning. Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Ryanair CEO Mic...more
Flanagan Furniture company goes into liquidation
21 Nov 2011
The Flanagan Furniture company based in Grange has gone into liquidation. The family-run business, which has stores in Buncrana and Dublin, c...more
Gardai investigate serious assault in Sligo town last Friday
21 Nov 2011
Gardai are investigating a serious assault in Sligo town last Friday. A woman in her forties was seriously injured in the incident. The a...more
Maedhbh McGivern looks forward to Christmas 2012
21 Nov 2011
With her 15th birthday approaching, Maedhbh McGivern says she's looking forward to Christmas, and 2012. The Leitrim girl underwent a liver transplan...more
200 attend meeting against Septic Tank Charges in Donegal
21 Nov 2011
Around 200 people attended a public meeting against the proposed Septic Tank Charges in Dongeal Town over the weekend. The meeting was organised by Se...more
Group opposed to House Hold Charge to hold meetings in Donegal
21 Nov 2011
A group campaigning against the Government's proposed houses hold tax is to hold a series of meetings across Donegal. The "We Wont Pay Campaign" says...more
Donegal man killed in car accident in San Francisco
21 Nov 2011
A Donegal man in his 40s, has been killed in a car accident in San Francisco. According to reports the accident happened on Friday. William McCallion from Lett...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer November 26-27
20 Nov 2011
Fixture Saturday 26th Nov.KO 8pm Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League Boyle Celtic v ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Tables November 20
20 Nov 2011
Sligo – Leitrim & D.S.L Tables 20th Nov 2011 Best Western Sligo Southern Super League P W D L F A Pts...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Round-up November 19-20
20 Nov 2011
The Cleary Landscapes and Pitch Maintenance Division One saw St John’s and Carrick Town record history on Sunday morning when for the first time ever a Sligo clu...more
Leitrim GAA November 19
20 Nov 2011
Gallogly Catering ACL Division 4 2011 Final Sat, 19 Nov, St Mary's-Kiltoghert 2-6 Melvin Gaels 1-12 Gallogly Catering Gallogly Catering ACL Division 5 2011 ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth League November 19
20 Nov 2011
Fixtures Sat 19th Nov Under 11 League Ballygawley Celtic v Benbulben ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer November 19-20
20 Nov 2011
Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League City Utd 2 - 1 Boyle Celtic ...more
Donegal Saturday League November 19
20 Nov 2011
DONEGAL SATURDAY LEAGUE SATURDAY 19-11-2011 Willie Duffy Saturday Division One Castlefin Celtic Reserves 4 v 1 Milford United Res. Glencar...more
Deadline for Donegal Sports Star Awards next Friday
19 Nov 2011
The deadline for nominations for the 36th Donegal Sports Star Awards is next Friday, November 25th. Nomination details can be sent to Paul McDaid, Post Office, Ramelto...more
Friday's results in the Sligo Rovers Astro League
19 Nov 2011
Division One Abbott Ireland 0 - 3 Gannon & McNamara Electrical Limited David Martyn and Eric McMorrow with the goals for ...more
Sligo and Leitrim schools to contest Futsal finals
19 Nov 2011
The National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) will host the prestigious Connacht First Year Futsal Finals on Tuesday next, November 22. The competit...more
Sligo ladies taking applications for senior manager
19 Nov 2011
The Sligo Ladies Board are looking for a new boss to manage the senior team next season. Last year the team managed by Laurence Cunningham was relegated...more
New Cleveragh Astroturf pitch to host junior soccer games
19 Nov 2011
The Sligo-Leitrim & District Junior Soccer League have confirmed that the new Astroturf pitch in Cleveragh has been approved for an interim license from the Footba...more
Lacey, McBrearty and McGuinness all honoured by GAA writers
19 Nov 2011
The Donegal footballers were the big winners at Friday night’s annual Ulster GAA Writers’ annual awards at the Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran. Donega...more
McKenna Cup groups confirmed
19 Nov 2011
The groupings for this year’s Dr McKenna Cup in Ulster have been confirmed. Donegal have been grouped with Cavan, Derry and University of Ulster J...more
Friday's guests on The Final Whistle
18 Nov 2011
Tonight's guests on The Final Whistle Show on Ocean FM - former Armagh boss Joe Kernan, Irish international kickboxer Dessie Leonard, Declan Kerr from the Donegal ...more
Grammar overcome Summerhill in rugby semi-final
18 Nov 2011
Sligo Grammar School have overcome local rivals Summerhill College to book a place in this year’s Connacht Junior League final at The Mall this afternoon. &n...more
Blinkhorn set to depart Showgrounds
18 Nov 2011
Striker Matthew Blinkhorn looks like he will be the first member of last year’s FAI Cup-winning Sligo Rovers squad to depart the club. All of the ...more
Sligo RFC's Senior Cup semi-final is re-scheduled
18 Nov 2011
Sligo’s Connacht Senior Cup semi-final against Buccaneers, which was due to be played in Strandhill tomorrow, has been postponed because of the Connacht A team&r...more
Sligo kickboxers to contest World Championships in Dublin
18 Nov 2011
Three Sligo athletes will compete at the World Championships in Dublin’s Citywest Hotel, which get underway at the weekend. Cormac O’Connor ...more
Ulster GAA Writers Awards in Bundoran this evening
18 Nov 2011
Donegal boss Jim McGuinness and a number of his Ulster Championship-winning panel are expected to be among the winners at tonight’s Ulster GAA Writers Awards at ...more
Sligo senior schools final tonight
18 Nov 2011
The Sligo Senior Schools final will take place this evening. Jesus & Mary Secondary School Enniscrone will face Coola Vocational School at the IT Sl...more
Former Donegal footballer to manage Roscommon
18 Nov 2011
Former Donegal footballer Des Newton is the new manager of the Roscommon senior footballers. Newton who won an U21 All-Ireland as well as two Connacht Senior titl...more
Vote of confidence in Donegal missed by shelved decentralisation project-Deputy Pringle
18 Nov 2011
Independent Donegal TD says the decentralisation of over 200 jobs through the Department of Social Protection to Donegal Town would have been a vote of confidence in t...more
New Dail constituency proposed for the entire North West region
18 Nov 2011
A new Dail constituency is being proposed for the entire North West. The constituency boundary review commission is seeking submissions on constituency ...more
Calls for new voting station during elections in Bundoran
18 Nov 2011
There are calls for the returning officer to make the Magh Ene PE hall in Bundoran the new voting station in future elections to clamp down on allegations made by a lo...more
Surfing industry to meet with the Council to discuss access to Tullan Strand
18 Nov 2011
A delegation representing all those involved in the surfing industry in South Donegal are to meet with the members of the Electoral Area committee to discuss issues re...more
North's Deputy First Minister says efforts underway to go ahead with major link road
18 Nov 2011
The North's Deputy First Minister says people are working "flat out" to find a way to go ahead with a motorway from Monaghan to Derry. The...more
Sligo meeting told household charge can be defeated through mass non-payment
18 Nov 2011
The government’s new household charge can be defeated through a nationally organised campaign of mass non-payment. That’s according to Indep...more
Local businesses urged to use Mayors Ball in Ballyshannon for christmas events
18 Nov 2011
The Mayors Ball in Ballyshannon will take place next month with local charities set to benefit from the proceeds. John Meehan says the ball allows peopl...more
SF to stage protest outside the Bank of Ireland in Letterkenny this lunchtime
18 Nov 2011
Members of the Sinn Fein party in Donegal and activist will stage a protest outside the Bank of Ireland in Letterkenny this lunchtime. The party says the protest i...more
Damien Tansey seeks High Court injunction against rate your solicitor website
18 Nov 2011
The Consumer website RateYourSolicitor.com is a "paradise of a happy hunting ground for unscrupulous defamers", the High Court was told yesterday. Richa...more
IMPACT says shelving of major Decentralisation project to Donegal Town was expected
18 Nov 2011
The IMPACT trade union says that news yesterday that a major Decentralisation project to Donegal Town is being shelved-was expected. Under the Governmen...more
Catholic church considers handing over schools in the North West to the state
18 Nov 2011
The Catholic Church has identified 47 towns and suburbs where it is considering handing over control of schools to the State. Parents with children in the 258 sch...more
Civic reception for Sligo kickboxers
17 Nov 2011
There will be a civic reception in the Sligo Town Hall this evening for three Sligo kickboxers that won medals at the European Junior Championships in Italy in Septemb...more
Government to axe another 23,500 public sector jobs
17 Nov 2011
The Government's axing another 23-thousand-500 public sector jobs. A Public Service Reform Programme announced this afternoon also sees 48 quangos ...more
Sligo road re-opens following car accident today
17 Nov 2011
Gardaí say the road between Castlebaldwin and Sligo has re-opened after it closed for a short time due to a single vehicle car accident. It happe...more
Politician’s hopeful mammography services will be restored this year
17 Nov 2011
Labour Sligo Senator Susan O’Keefe says that she has thought about resigning over the issues regarding the return of cancer of services to Sligo General hospital...more
North West Basketball Regional League Tables
17 Nov 2011
North West Regional Ladies League Tables TEAM &nbs...more
Ballinaglera darts tournament on Friday
17 Nov 2011
The Tony Flynn Darts Tournament will take place in Ballinaglera Hall tomorrow evening. The eight teams from the Lough Allen League will take part and al...more
Castleconnor handballers beat Collooney
17 Nov 2011
Castleconnor A defeat Collooney 84-38. Michael Browne & Tom Foody (Castleconnor) bt Tommy Trill & Patrick Fox (Collooney) 21-16, 21-7 Tom Tuffy &a...more
Local politicians express their outrage on the controversial Septic Tank Bill
17 Nov 2011
Local politicians are continuing to express their outrage on the controversial Septic Tank Bill In a statement this morning the Fianna Fáil Senat...more
Concern over decentralisation projects as new plans announced today
17 Nov 2011
25-thousand public sector job losses, axing dozens of decentralisation projects and shutting down quangos and state agencies will all be announced today. ...more
Manchester United supporters meeting
17 Nov 2011
A meeting of the Sligo branch of the Manchester United Supporters Club will take place this Friday, November 18, at 9pm in The Embassy Rooms. Match tickets for all...more
24 penalties needed to separate Riverstown and Fiddler's in Astro Cup
17 Nov 2011
Last night’s action in the Sligo Rovers Astro League centred on the Socrates Healthcare Cup quarter-finals. It took 24 penalties to separate River...more
Government to pay Doherty costs for byelection delay challenge
17 Nov 2011
The Government has consented to an order to pay the costs of Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty in opposing the Government’s appeal against his successful legal ...more
Public meeting against household & water charges will take place in Sligo tonight
17 Nov 2011
A Public Meeting organised by the Campaign against Household and Water Charges will take place in Sligo tonight. Dublin Socialist ...more
SF to protest outside Bank of Ireland in Letterkenny tomorrow
17 Nov 2011
The Sinn Fein branch in County Donegal is to protest outside the Bank of Ireland in Letterkenny this Friday. They say its the protest is taking place to...more
Weather warning issued for the West over the coming days
17 Nov 2011
There's a weather warning for the West of Ireland over the coming days. Up to 80 millimeters of rain is due to fall between now and Saturday, with W...more
Minister for Communications responds to closure of Laghey PO
17 Nov 2011
Sinn Fein Deputy Pearse Doherty has described the Minister for Communications response to the closure of the Post Office in Laghey as "very disappointing". ...more
Sligo Rovers Astro Cup quarter-finals tonight
16 Nov 2011
There are two Socrates Healthcare cup quarter-finals down for decision in the Sligo Rovers Astro League this evening. Riverstown will face Fiddlers Cree...more
Summerhill and Grammar School draw semi-final
16 Nov 2011
Sligo schools Summerhill College and Sligo Grammar School will have to clash again on Friday to see who gets to this year’s Connacht Junior League final. &nb...more
Sligo Rovers season tickets go on sale
16 Nov 2011
Sligo Rovers are delighted to announce that season tickets for the 2012 season are now available. Tickets are on sale at a special early bird rate until the 24th Decem...more
Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup draws
16 Nov 2011
Lory Meagher champions Donegal have been handed a tough assignment on their return to the Nicky Rackard Cup. They must face Roscommon in the opening rou...more
Two finals to bring a close to Sligo GAA season
16 Nov 2011
The Martin Brennan hurling final will bring the Sligo GAA season to a close on Saturday. The game between Tubbercurry and Coolera/Strandhill was postpon...more
Relegation finals in Donegal this weekend
16 Nov 2011
Two relegation play-offs will take place in Donegal on Sunday. County champions Glenswilly will try to secure their Division One status when they play M...more
Decisive games in Leitrim this weekend
16 Nov 2011
Glencar/Manor will find out their opponents for this year’s Leitrim U21 Championship on Sunday when the second semi-final takes place. St Francis ...more
Finn Valley 5K set for St Stephen's Day
16 Nov 2011
The annual Finn Valley 5k, going now all of 40 years, and will take place again on St Stephen’s Day for walkers, joggers and runners. The event ha...more
Mayo All-Star for Coolaney/Mullinabreena event
16 Nov 2011
Coolaney/Mullinabreena have announced that Mayo All-Star footballer Andy Moran will be the special guest at their medal presentation function on Saturday week. &nb...more
Pat 'the Cope' Gallagher says implementation of various EU Directives is not a matter for MEP’s
16 Nov 2011
Fianna Fail MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher says that the implementation of the various EU/National Directives is not a matter for the MEP’s ...more
MEP Harkin blames Irish officials for failing to properly apply for EU funding
16 Nov 2011
The Independent MEP Marian Harkin has blamed Irish officials for failing to properly apply for EU funding for unemployed workers. Ms Harkin was referring to the E...more
Council seeks derogation from the Minister regarding new directives
16 Nov 2011
Donegal County Council is to seek derogation from the Minister for the Environment regarding new directives which were signed into law in September. A s...more
Cancer Group praises decision by Penrose to stand by his constituents & resign as Minister
16 Nov 2011
A Spokesperson for the Save Our Cancer Services group in Sligo is paying tribute to Willie Penrose following his decision yesterday to resign as Minister of State over...more
Sligo GAA November 18-19
16 Nov 2011
Friday, November 18 Sligo Senior Schools Football Final Jesus & Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone V Coola Vocational School IT Sligo 7.30pm ...more
New committee for Sligo Cumann na mBunscol
16 Nov 2011
AGM: The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol AGM was held in the Sligo Park Hotel on Monday 14th November 2011. Guest speaker on the night included Cyril Feehily, Cathaoi...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club November 15
16 Nov 2011
The seniors and reserve teams play their final league games at home this Sunday at 1pm and 2.30pm respectively. This is a massive game for our seniors a...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club November 15
16 Nov 2011
~ FOOTBALL ~ The seniors were in irresistible form as the accounted for the challenge of Naomh Colmcille last Sunday on a score line of 1-17 to 0-8. Aodh Ruadh mad...more
Castleconnor GAA Club November 15
16 Nov 2011
Lotto The lotto draw for €14550 took place on Saturday night in a packed Muddy Burns pub. There was no winner so the jackpot moves to €14700 for the dr...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club November 15
16 Nov 2011
The Tourlestrane GAA Mass in memory of deceased members of the club takes place on Friday 18th November at 8PM in Tourlestrane Church – this Mass will be of...more
Strand Celtic Football Club November 15
16 Nov 2011
U14 SIDE EXIT CONNACHT CUP Our U14 side exited the Connacht cup in an away fixture against rosscommon champions Dunmore on Saturday afternoon last. On a sticky pit...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer Tables November 15
16 Nov 2011
Sligo Leitrim Under 11 League P W D L ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer November 19-23
16 Nov 2011
Fixtures Sat 19th Nov Under 11 League Ballsiodare United v Yeats...more
500 students from the North West attend national protest in Dublin
16 Nov 2011
Around 500 students from the North West region are in Dublin today to hold a demonstration, in protest against the possible re-introduction of college fees. ...more
HSE advise people only to attend Letterkenny General in the case of real emergencies
16 Nov 2011
Members of the public are being advised to only attend Letterkenny General Hospital in the case of real emergencies today. A spokesperson for the Health Service E...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club November 15
16 Nov 2011
Underage Ø Under 8 training has moved to the indoors for the winter and will take place at 11am on Saturday in Dungloe. U-10 t...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club November 15
16 Nov 2011
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Celebration Night: Following on from our Intermediate team's superb ...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club November 15
16 Nov 2011
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com AGM: The club AGM is on November 25th at 8.00pm in the tennis club. This will be followed by a social evening to mark the...more
Bunninadden GAA Club November 15
16 Nov 2011
Sligo's GAA Legend Supporter is taken place through out the county with each club nominating a life time supporter of the Sligo senior GAA team. The Bunninadden cl...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Tables
16 Nov 2011
Sligo– Leitrim & D.S.L Tables 13th Nov 2011 Best Western Sligo Southern Super League &nb...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Round-Up
16 Nov 2011
In The Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League Boyle Celtic took on Cliffoney Celtic underfloodlights on Saturday evening and treated them to a 3-0 drubbing. Ja...more
Sligo GAA U20 Finals
16 Nov 2011
U20 A Championship Final Sat, 12 Nov, St John's 1-8 Curry 0-7 U20 B Championship Final Fri, 11 Nov, Drumcliffe/Rosses Pt 2-10 St Patrick's/Dromard 0-5...more
Abbott Ireland confirms 25 short-term contract positions in Donegal will conclude shortly
16 Nov 2011
Abbott Ireland has confirmed that 25 short term contract positions which were created at the Donegal facility earlier this year to successfully complete an inventory b...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer November 20
16 Nov 2011
Sligo– Leitrim & District Soccer League Fixtures Sunday 20th Nov. Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League K.O. 11.00a.m. ...more
Donegal GAA November 19-20
16 Nov 2011
Fixtures from 15/11/2011 to 21/11/2011 Saturday 19th November 2011 Brian McCormack Sp...more
Irish U21s win again in Sligo
16 Nov 2011
Report by David Goulden The Republic of Ireland U21s continued their good form in Group 7 of the U21 European Championship qualifiers a...more
Sligo RFC women record two big wins
16 Nov 2011
Sligo RFC Women v Buccaneers RFC Women Sunday the 13th November was the day and Buccaneers RFC of Athlone were the opponents for Sligo ladies first home game of th...more
Sligo-Leitrim Emerging Talent squad trials
16 Nov 2011
SligoLeitrim u12 Squad Trials 2011. The Following Players are invited to attend Sligo Leitrim/FAI Emerging Talent soccer Trials at the Showground’s at 10.45a...more
Donegal Junior Soccer November 12-13
16 Nov 2011
DONEGAL SATURDAY LEAGUE SATURDAY 12-11-2011 Willie Duffy Saturday Division One Dunfanaghy Town &n...more
Donegal Junior Soccer November 19-20
16 Nov 2011
Donegal Saturday League November 19 at 2pm Milford Inn Hotel Division One (7.30pm) Gweedore United v Raphoe Town Willie Duffy Sat...more
Sligo Senator hosts briefing on fracking in Dublin today
16 Nov 2011
The lead investigator and co-author of the report which concluded that fracking had contributed to the recorded earthquakes near Lancashire in UK earlier this year wil...more
Major foodstore declined by An Bord Pleanala
16 Nov 2011
A major foodstore and supermarket in Co Donegal has been declined by An Bord Pleanala. The development which was due to be located on the Donegal Road in Ballybofe...more
English woman attends wedding in Sligo- two years into her jail term
16 Nov 2011
An English woman who killed her partner's ex-girlfriend was able to attend a friend's wedding in Sligo and post the photographs on Facebook after being release...more
Students from the North West stage protest in Dublin against fees
16 Nov 2011
Around 20 thousand third level students including those from the North West will hold a demonstration in Dublin City Centre later today, in protest against the possibl...more
Financial boost for recreational facilities at the Fairgreen in Sligo
16 Nov 2011
The long awaited provision of recreational facilities at the Fairgreen in Sligo has been boosted by the proposal by the local Borough Council to allocate 33,000 euro t...more
Leitrim Co Co praised on speed limit structures
15 Nov 2011
North West MEP, Jim Higgins, has praised the Roads Department at Leitrim County Council for the work they have done on introducing graduated speed limits in the County...more
Australian Ambassador to Ireland is to visit Sligo tonight
15 Nov 2011
The Australian Ambassador to Ireland Bruce Davis is to visit Sligo tonight. Bruce Davis is to attend a lecture entitled "The Lost Soldiers of Frome...more
Launch of the Sligo/Leitrim Garda Youth Awards takes place today
15 Nov 2011
The launch of the Sligo/Leitrim Garda Youth Awards is take place today at the Sligo Credit Union. The awards are to recognise the good work being done b...more
SNA's across the North West urged to attend information meeting in Leitrim
15 Nov 2011
Special Needs Assistants across the North West are being urged to attend an information meeting in County Leitrim later tonight. The event is being orga...more
Meeting to discuss 'fracking' will take place in Sligo tonight
15 Nov 2011
A public meeting to discuss proposed hydraulic fracturing or fracking plans for the North West region which occupies parts of the North West will take place in S...more
Donegal communities encouraged to attend meeting over proposed closure of Garda stations
15 Nov 2011
Communities in Donegal are being encouraged to send representatives to a public meeting in Athlone today over the proposed closure of rural Garda stations. ...more
Independent Cllr believes Bundoran Town Council should be dissolved
15 Nov 2011
Independent Councillor Florence Doherty says she believes Bundoran Town Council should be dissolved. She previously tabled a motion during last months m...more
Members of local Councils seek meeting with Environment Minister to discuss councils future
15 Nov 2011
Members of Ballyshannon and Bundoran Town Councils who met yesterday to discuss the future of the Local Authorities will now seek a meeting with the Minister for the E...more
County Manager to look at cost of providing a public toilet in Sligo
15 Nov 2011
The cost of providing a much needed public toilet in Sligo Town is to be looked at by the County Manager. It's proposed that the new toilet would be...more
County Manager to look at cost of providing a public toilet in Sligo
15 Nov 2011
The cost of providing a much needed public toilet in Sligo Town is to be looked at by the County Manager. It's proposed that the new toilet would be...more
Rents drop across the North West
15 Nov 2011
There's some good news for the property market this morning. The price of rent rose for the first time in the last three months, since before the re...more
Car parking charge incentives will be introduced in Sligo during Christmas period
15 Nov 2011
A number of car parking charge incentives are to be introduced in Sligo for the Christmas period in a bid to attract more business to the Town. Members ...more
Cassidy to miss team holiday to the US later this month
15 Nov 2011
Its being reported this morning that the man who kicked the winning point in the All-Ireland quarter-final against Kildare for Donegal will not be allowed to go on the...more
FG Cllr believes Environment Minister will reveal any changes to councils shortly
14 Nov 2011
Fine Gael Donegal County Councillor Barry O’Neill says the Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan has outlined that any changes to the formation of Local Author...more
FG Cllr believes Environment Minister will reveal any changes to councils in next three months
14 Nov 2011
Fine Gael Donegal County Councillor Barry O’Neill says the Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan has outlined that any changes to the formation of Local Author...more
Mayor of Donegal describes recent delegation to America as 'productive'
14 Nov 2011
The Mayor of County Donegal Noel McBride says a trip by a delegation of the Council to America recently was productive and a worthwhile event. The Mayor...more
Bundoran Cllr stresses the importance of progressing the Sea Life centre in the town
14 Nov 2011
A Bundoran Councillor is stressing the importance of progressing with the Sea Life centre in the town. Fianna Fail Councillor Sean McEniff is calling on...more
Special Council meeting to take place to discuss implications of the EU/National Directives
14 Nov 2011
A special meeting of Donegal County Council will take place tomorrow to discuss the implications of the various EU/National Directives issued since the current Draft C...more
Ballyshannon Cllr believes tonight’s meeting to discuss the future of the councils will be positive
14 Nov 2011
Independent Ballyshannon Town Councillor Pat O'Malley believes the joint meeting tonight between Ballyshannon and Bundoran Town Councils to discuss the future of t...more
FF criticise appointment of Labour election candidate to Pobal
14 Nov 2011
The government has been sharply criticised by Fianna Fáil for failing to deliver on pre-election promises by Fine Gael and Labour to reform the way in which peo...more
Members of local Town Councils will meet to discuss the future of the councils today
14 Nov 2011
A joint meeting between Ballyshannon and Bundoran Town Councils to discuss the future of the Local Authorities will take place later today. There is an ...more
900 homes in South Donegal without electricity yesterday due to a damaged line
14 Nov 2011
Around 900 homes in South Donegal lost their electricity in parts of Donegal yesterday afternoon, due to a damaged line. The houses-mainly in the Ballys...more
Sligo rugby teams in action this weekend
11 Nov 2011
The Sligo AIL team are not in action this weekend; but the seconds will travel to Carrick on Sunday; while the U19s are at home to Buccaneers and the U17s host Corinth...more
Donegal basketball double-header on Sunday
11 Nov 2011
The Donegal Town men’s and ladies teams will both be in action at home in the National Cup against Dublin opposition on Sunday. The ladies face Me...more
Kilkenny hurling keeper in Sligo tonight
11 Nov 2011
All-Ireland-winning Kilkenny hurling keeper David Herity will be in Sligo tonight to present medals to underage hurlers. The Cats’ number one &nda...more
Sligo's GAA season to start in Ballyhaunis
11 Nov 2011
The Connacht Council have confirmed that Sligo’s first game of 2012 will take place at the new centre of excellence in Ballyhaunis. Sligo will fac...more
Busy weekend of GAA action across the northwest
11 Nov 2011
Tonight’s Sligo U20 B Football Championship final kicks-off an busy weekend of action across the northwest. St Patrick’s play Drumcliffe/Ros...more
Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal students at interprovincial event
11 Nov 2011
Students from Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal will be in action at the FAI Schools Interprovincial U15 tournament in Tullamore this afternoon. Ursuline Colle...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League November 16-25
11 Nov 2011
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Fixtures Wednesday 16th November Socrates Healthcare Informatics Cup Quarter-Finals ...more
Two people removed to Sligo General following accident earlier today
11 Nov 2011
Two people have both been taken to Sligo General Hospital following a two car collision earlier today. Gardaí were at the scene of the...more
Sligo U20 finals
11 Nov 2011
Friday 11th Nov Tourlestrane 8pm U20 B Final Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v St.Patricks Saturday 12th Nov Tourlestrane 7.30pm U20 A Final...more
Sligo handball news
11 Nov 2011
Round 1 results Sligo Team leagues 40 x 20 played Wednesday evening St.Mary's bt Sligo I.T. 84- 22 Seamus Duffy/Connell Cannon (St. Mary's) dft Aoife Mc...more
Two people brought to Sligo General Hospital following collision in Sligo
11 Nov 2011
Two people have been taken to Sligo General Hospital following a two car collision earlier today. Gardaí were at the scene of the accident on the Manorhamil...more
Finn Harps appoint Campbell as secretary
11 Nov 2011
Finn Harps would like to confirm the appointment of John Campbell as club Secretary with immediate effect. John is a former Chairman of the Club an...more
Science Fair at IT Sligo gets underway this Sunday
11 Nov 2011
Up to 5,000 visitors are expected to attend the annual Science Fair at IT Sligo, which gets underway this Sunday. It's the largest free event for families in ...more
The British-Irish Council gathers in Donegal today
11 Nov 2011
The British-Irish Council will gather in Donegal today The Minister of State for the Gaeltacht Dinny McGinley TD will officiate at the British-Irish Council...more
Westlife annouced second concert as part of farewell tour
11 Nov 2011
Westlife have annouced a second concert as part of their farewell tour but its not in Sligo. Tickets were snapped up within minutes earlier this morning by Westli...more
Gardaí attend scene of two car collision on the Manorhamilton to Sligo road
11 Nov 2011
Gardaí are at the scene of a two car collision on the Manorhamilton to Sligo road. It happened at approximately 4miles outside of Sligo town at T...more
20 compulsory redundancies announced at Stiefel Laboratories in Sligo today
11 Nov 2011
20 compulsory redundancies have been announced in Stiefel Laboratories in Sligo today. Employees were informed of the announcement today as part of the ongoing wi...more
Soccer coaching course in Sligo in December
11 Nov 2011
On December 2-4, the Football Association of Ireland will be holding a Kick Start 2 coaching course. The course is geared to provide coa...more
Resignation threat by governing body member following appointment of top job at IT Sligo
11 Nov 2011
A member of the governing body of IT Sligo threatened to resign over a senior appointment claiming the selection process was ‘fundamentally flawed’. &n...more
Regional Enterprise & Skills Roadshow to place in Ballyshannon today
11 Nov 2011
The Regional Enterprise and Skills Roadshow will take place in Ballyshannon this morning. EnterpriseIreland and the County Enterprise Board have agreed ...more
Taoiseach committed to road link plans
11 Nov 2011
Major question marks remain over the funding of high-profile projects which appeared to escape the axe yesterday. The Government plans to attract private-sector f...more
Public meeting against septic tank charges will take place in Donegal
11 Nov 2011
A public meeting against the government’s decision to introduce a septic tank charge will take place in Donegal next Saturday. There has been a fu...more
One person treated for minor injuries following accident on Belleek road
11 Nov 2011
One person was taken to Sligo General Hospital last night following a car accident outside Ballyshannon. The single vehicle accident happened on the Bal...more
Deputy Pringle insists the Government must increase Budget for Letterkenny Hospital
10 Nov 2011
Independent Deputy Thomas Pringle is insisting that the Government must increase the Budget for Letterkenny General Hospital to ensure they can provide adequate servic...more
Tánaiste says he regrets Government cannot proceed with funding for A5 road "at this time"
10 Nov 2011
The Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has told the Dáil that he regrets the Government cannot proceed with funding for the A5 road "at this time". Th...more
North West schools take part in the annual Concern Fast
10 Nov 2011
Nine schools across the North West are taking part in the annual Concern Fast. It is hoped to raise €1 million to help the 3.5 million children in the develo...more
Cassidy responds to Donegal axe
10 Nov 2011
Donegal footballer Kevin Cassidy has said that he has no regrets about his contribution to a newly-published book that looks to have brought an end to his intercounty ...more
Final Sligo U21 trial on Sunday
10 Nov 2011
The final trial for next year’s Sligo U21 football panel will take place on Sunday at the IT Sligo pitch. All players are asked to be at the colle...more
Carrick-on-Shannon Rowing Club November 10
10 Nov 2011
Carrick on Shannon Rowing Club Carrickrc@gmail.com Quay Road www.carrickrc.com Carrick on Shannnon Carrick Rowing Club took part in a new exciting initiative las...more
Man appears in court in Donegal charged in connection with the death of eight people
10 Nov 2011
A man has appeared in court in County Donegal charged in connection with a crash last year in which 8 people died. Seven men, ranging in age from 19 to...more
Melvin Gaels final postponed as a mark of respect
10 Nov 2011
As a mark of respect to the late Oliver Regan, the Division 4 League Final between Melvin Gaels and St Mary's, which was to be played on Saturday has be...more
Wednesday night's action in Sligo Rovers Astro league
10 Nov 2011
Socrates Healthcare Informatics Cup First Round Fiddler's Creek 4 - 1 Coolaney Celts Glen Shannon, Ian Rossiter, Lee Mars...more
Gardai appeal for information as Lambs stolen in Laghey
10 Nov 2011
Gardai in Donegal are appealing for information after a number of lambs were stolen from a farm in Laghey. Nine Texel Yew Lambs were taken from a larger...more
Minister wants to end airport subsidies
10 Nov 2011
The Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar says he wants to phase out subsidies for regional airports. Mr Varadkar says we have a ridiculous situation where we have a...more
Kevin Cassidy is to release a statement on his surprise axing from Donegal panel today
10 Nov 2011
Donegal's Kevin Cassidy is to release a statement on his surprise axing from the Donegal Senior Football panel. The two-time All Star, most recently recognised...more
O’Keeffe warns of danger of parental drinking to young people
10 Nov 2011
Labour Senator Susan O’Keeffe is calling on the Minister for Health and the Minister for Children to ensure that the involvement of alcohol in child assault hosp...more
1,800 students will be conferred at IT Sligo over the next two days
10 Nov 2011
The 2011 conferring ceremonies will take place at IT Sligo over the next two days. 1,800 students will be conferred in a range of areas by the Institute Technology...more
Senator Ó Dohmnaill critical of decision to withdraw funding for the A5 motorway
10 Nov 2011
There is further criticism of the government’s decision to withdraw funding for the A5 Derry to Aughnacloy motorway. Donegal Senator Brian Ó...more
Government will announce later it's shelving large scale capital projects
10 Nov 2011
The Government will announce later it's shelving and long-fingering several large scale capital projects. Hundreds of millions of euro for the cross...more
Castleconnor GAA Club November 9
09 Nov 2011
As the curtain had been brought down on the football scene for the year, the club would like to thank most sincerely all those who helped out with teams both at un...more
Sligo GAA to host Drugs & Alcohol Awareness Evening
09 Nov 2011
Sligo GAA is hosting a special Drugs & Alcohol awareness evening for all clubs in the county in the Sligo Park Hotel on Wednesday, November 16, at 8pm. ...more
Donegal league final fixed for Letterkenny on Saturday
09 Nov 2011
The eagerly-anticipated Donegal All-County League Division one Final between southwest rivals Ardara and Noamh Conaill of Glenties has been fixed for Letterkenny on Sa...more
Irish U21 game at the Showgrounds expected to be a sellout
09 Nov 2011
Fans interested in attending next Monday’s UEFA Under-21 Championships qualifying Group Seven fixture between the Republic of Ireland and Liechtenstein at the Sh...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club November 8
09 Nov 2011
Underage Ø Under 8 training has moved to the indoors for the winter and will take place at 11am on Saturday in Dungloe. U-10 t...more
Geevagh GAA Club November 9
09 Nov 2011
Our U20 men were defeated by St Pats in their final group 2 championship game in Geevagh on Saturday afternoon last. We had to field a very young side as many of...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club November 9
09 Nov 2011
There was no match for either senior or reserve teams at the weekend. The next match is provisionally scheduled for the 20th November against St.Nauls. More details wi...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club November 8
09 Nov 2011
~ FOOTBALL ~ The seniors and reserves have their penultimate game of the league this Sunday. They take on Naomh Cholmcille in Father Tierney park. The reserve game...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer November 12-13
09 Nov 2011
Sligo– Leitrim & District Soccer League Fixtures Saturday 12th Nov. Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League K.O 8...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club November 8
09 Nov 2011
Unfortunately the curtain came down on our season on Sunday last when we lost out to a powerful and well drilled St Brigids team. Our lads got off to a great start wit...more
Strand Celtic Football Club November 8
09 Nov 2011
WELL DONE TO SLIGO ROVERS Congratulations to all the players and team management at sligo rovers on their great victory in the avia yesterday. Particular congratul...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club November 8
09 Nov 2011
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Celebration Night: Following on from our Intermediate team's superb ...more
Coolera/Strandhill GAA Club November 8
09 Nov 2011
Hurling There will be no indoor hurling this coming Friday as the hall is otherwise in use. Indoor hurling will recommence from Friday November 18th &...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club November 8
09 Nov 2011
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com AGM: The club AGM is on November 25th at 8.00pm in the tennis club. This will be followed by a social evening to mark the...more
Tubbercurry Golf Club November 8
09 Nov 2011
Results; In the 18 Hole Stroke sponsored by Paul Kennedy Electrical we had a gentleman who is on fire recently Mr Joey Wimsey with a 66, followed by James McGuire with...more
€7,500 winner in Calry/St Joseph's lotto draw
09 Nov 2011
The numbers drawn in the Calry St Josephs GAA club lotto draw held on Saturday night last November 5th in The Irish House O Connell St – 1, 10, 18 & 20. Ther...more
Connacht Cross-Country Championships in Sligo
09 Nov 2011
The Connacht Cross Country took place in a sun kissed Racecourse on Saturday and there was a lot of positive action by Athletes from North Sligo and Sligo AC , details...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer November 5-6
09 Nov 2011
Results Sat 5th Nov SligoLeitrin Under 11 League Gurteen Celtic 3 Ballygawley C...more
Sligo Rovers player in Irish U21 squad
09 Nov 2011
Sligo Rovers winger Aaron Greene has again been named in the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for Monday’s European Championship game against Liechtenstein. &nb...more
Rovers' FAI Cup triumphs recalled in new book
09 Nov 2011
SLIGO ROVERS have enjoyed many great moments in the FAI Cup including 2010 and 2011's victories, but their success in 1994 was unique in that it came as a result o...more
Donegal GAA November 12-13
09 Nov 2011
FIXTURES: Saturday 12th November 2011 Brian McCormack Sports Division One: Ardara v Naomh Conaill , Ref: Seamus McGonagle, Venue: O Donnell Park, 14:30...more
Donegal Junior Soccer November 5-6
09 Nov 2011
DONEGAL SATURDAY LEAGUE SATURDAY 5-11-2011 Willie Duffy Saturday Division One Castlefin Celtic Res. &n...more
Sligo GAA November 11-12
09 Nov 2011
11-11-2011 (Fri) U20 B Championship Final Tourlestrane 20:00 Drumcliffe/Rosses Pt V St Patrick's/Dromard 12-11-2011 (Sat) U20 A Championship Final Tour...more
Family of missing Leitrim man say they're very concerned for his welfare
09 Nov 2011
The family of a missing Leitrim man say they're very concerned for his welfare. 48 year old Patrick Heeran was last seen at his home in Aughavas&nbs...more
Deputy Doherty slams decision to withdraw funding for the A5
09 Nov 2011
Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty says that the Government in the South has withdrawn its commitment to provide funding for the development of the A5. The rou...more
Finn Harps lotto results
09 Nov 2011
There were no jackpot winners in the Finn Harps Super 4 Lotto draw on Tuesday 8th November. The numbers drawn were: 11, 13, 24 and 26. Next week's jack...more
Cllr Fleming welcomes funding approved for works on the N17
09 Nov 2011
The National Roads Authority has indicated to Sligo County Council that funding has been granted for improvements works and overlay on the Section of the N17 from Curr...more
Finn Harps 500 Club draw results
09 Nov 2011
The winners in the Finn Harps 500 Club draw on Saturday 5th November 2011 were: €300 - Michael P Friel, Portnoo €200 -&n...more
Rural Development Chair of the ICSA warns of uproar if Garda stations close
09 Nov 2011
The Rural Development Chairman of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association John Barron is warning of the potential uproar in rural Ireland should the Gove...more
'Worrying' drinking trends in the North West according to Health Research Board
09 Nov 2011
The North West region is among the highest in terms of the significant increase in the numbers of young problem drinkers. The Health Research...more
Gerry Carr hits back at comments by Trapattoni to replace Clarke for penalty shoot out
09 Nov 2011
The Irish Football Manager Giovanni Trapattoni says the decision by the Rovers management to replace the goal keeper Brendan Clarke with Ciaran Kelly for the penalt...more
Former Donegal Footballer believes it was a "mistake" for McGuiness to release Cassidy
09 Nov 2011
Former Donegal Inter-county Footballer and Ocean Fm GAA Analyst Pauric McShea believes that it was a "mistake" for the Senior Football Manager Jim McGuiness ...more
Donegal Creameries buys Scottish-based seed potato grower AJ Allan
09 Nov 2011
Agri-food company Donegal Creameries has bought Scottish-based seed potato grower AJ Allan. The deal was done through Donegal's subsidiary Irish Pot...more
Donegal All-Star Kevin Cassidy has been released from the Donegal senior football panel
09 Nov 2011
Two-time All-Star defender Kevin Cassidy has been released from the Donegal senior football panel. The 30-year-old Gaoth Dobhair clubman has reportedly been pun...more
Inquest into the death of Daniel Cleary heard his death was a “tragic accident”
09 Nov 2011
Am inquest into the death of a four-year-old boy, who died after a steel door became detached from a shipping container and fell on top of him, heard yesterday that hi...more
Mayor of Sligo privileged to host Civic Reception for Sligo Rovers
09 Nov 2011
The Mayor of Sligo has paid tribute to all those who turned out to welcome home the FAI cup winners again last night She held a civic reception for Slig...more
Cocaine and Cannabis seized in Sligo raids
08 Nov 2011
An amount of cocaine and cannabis plants were seized in a series of raids in Sligo Town this morning. A number of houses and apartments were searched by Gardai...more
Udaras says jobs boost for Kilcar is welcome news
08 Nov 2011
10 new jobs at Donegal Yarn in Kilcar are being warmly welcomed today. The Minister of State at the Department for the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht,...more
Celebrations to welcome home Sligo Rovers will continue this afternoon
08 Nov 2011
Celebrations to welcome home the new FAI Ford Cup winners will continue this afternoon. The Mayor Rosealeen O'Grady is hosting a civic reception for...more
Donegal Cllr welcomes funding for foothpaths in Ballyshannon
08 Nov 2011
€30,000 in funding has been announced by the Minister for the Environment for upgrading works for footpaths in Ballyshannon under the Smart Travel Scheme. Th...more
Bishop Boyce releases statement following Bishop Hegartys resignation
08 Nov 2011
Bishop Boyce has released a statement following the resignation of Bishop Seamus Hegarty who announced he is to resign yesterday He previously served in the Di...more
Tenants in housing accommodation who feel unsafe urged to report concerns to the Council
08 Nov 2011
Those who feel they are living in unsafe rented accommodation in County Sligo are being urged to report any concerns they have to the County Council. Independe...more
SNAs urged to attend information meeting in Leitrim
08 Nov 2011
Special Needs Assistants in County Leitrim are being urged to attend an information meeting next week. The event is being orgainsed by the IMPACT trade ...more
Two top awards for McElhinneys in Ballybofey
08 Nov 2011
Mc Elhinneys in Ballybofey has been named the National Retail Store of the Year and also recently picked up the Best Superstore Award at the Retail Excellence Ir...more
Jobs boost for Donegal-10 new jobs will be created in Kilcar
08 Nov 2011
Kilcar is to benefit from a Jobs boost this morning. Donegal Yarn is to create 10 new jobs. The Minister of State at the Department for the Arts, Heritage and ...more
Civic reception for Sligo Rovers takes place in the Town Hall this afternoon
08 Nov 2011
A civic reception for Sligo Rovers will take place in the Town Hall in Sligo town this afternoon The Mayor of Sligo Rosealeen O’Grady is to host t...more
Jobs Minister says every effort is being made to find a buyer for MBNA
08 Nov 2011
The Jobs Minister says every effort is being made to find a buyer for the credit card company MBNA in Co. Leitrim. The firm announced yesterday that it&...more
Large crowds welcome Rovers home as Ndo presents his cup medal to local man
08 Nov 2011
Large crowds turned out to welcome home the newly crowned FAI Cup winners in the show grounds last night. But in an unusual turn of events 30 year old S...more
MBNA seeks 100 jobs in Co Leitrim through voluntary redundancy
07 Nov 2011
100 jobs are to go at MBNA in Carrick on Shannon in Co. Leitrim through voluntary redundancy. Employees were informed of the news shortly after 3 o'...more
Uproar at council meeting as Cllr Bree accused of not knowing what he was talking about
07 Nov 2011
There was uproar at this mornings meeting of Sligo County Council when the Sligo co manager accused Ind Cllr Declan Bree of not knowing what he was talking about. ...more
Further concern raised as Leitrim farmers wait for payments
07 Nov 2011
Independent TD Denis Naughten says the fact that Leitrim farmers are waiting for nearly 2 million euro in outstanding grant payments from the Department of Agriculture...more
Sligo Rovers Club Chairman hopes supporters will turn out at the homecoming tonight
07 Nov 2011
The newly crowned FAI Cup winners are on the road back home to Sligo. The Team Bus has left Dublin and is on its way back to County Sligo where Sligo Ro...more
Garda Technical Team arrive at the scene of an armed robbery in Sligo Town
07 Nov 2011
Members of the Garda Technical Team have arrived at the scene of an armed robbery in Sligo Town. The incident happened at a Filling station in the town shortly be...more
Homecoming plans revealed for the FAI Cup winner’s today
07 Nov 2011
Sligo Rovers supporters all over the county will have a chance to welcome the newly crowned FAI Cup winner’s home today. The homecoming...more
"We would love to play a final gig in Sligo"-Westlife
07 Nov 2011
Westlife say they would love to play a final gig in Sligo but to date- nothing has been confirmed. On Friday The band announced just one gig as pa...more
Gardaí remain at the scene of an armed robbery in Sligo town this morning
07 Nov 2011
Gardaí remain at the scene of an armed robbery in Sligo town this morning. The incident happened at the Mace Garage on the Old Coach road in Sligo at appro...more
Success in Wales for Sligo owner
05 Nov 2011
Well-known Sligofootball supporter John Clifford of Clifford Electrical fame was celebrating over at Ffos Las in Walestoday after Colour Of Love won the Ronald Jessett...more
Ndo set to miss out on cup final
05 Nov 2011
Sligo Rovers boss Paul Cook says that Joseph Ndo will miss the FAI Cup final against Shelbourne at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow. The former Carmeroon international w...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League round-up
05 Nov 2011
Riverstown continue to lead the way in Division One of the Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League as they defeated the P.S.O. 2-0 thanks to goals in each half from C...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League November 9-18
05 Nov 2011
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Fixtures Wednesday 9th November Socrates Healthcare Informatics Cup First Round F...more
Friday's results from the Sligo Rovers Astro League
05 Nov 2011
McCullagh Carpentry Division Two Coolaney Celts 1 - 5 SRFC Reserves Alan Williams, Neal Hayes, Kevin Egan, Alan O'Dowd an...more
Border Rally prizegiving in Sligo tonight
05 Nov 2011
The Sligo Park Hotel hosts the Prizegiving of the Sligo Pallets Border Rally Championship 2011 tonight (Saturday). Prizewinners from participating clubs...more
Green Party leader condemns Fracking
04 Nov 2011
A former Minister for Energy has condemned the process of fracking during gas exploration, and says it affects the basic rights of rural communities. Eamon Rya...more
Mayor wants Bundoran Citizen's Advice Bureau
04 Nov 2011
There are calls for the establishment of a Citizens Advice Bureau in Bundoran Town Council. The Mayor of the Local Authority wants the council to provide a room t...more
Septic Tank charge a "blatant attack" on rural Ireland
04 Nov 2011
There is further criticism of the governments decision to publish legislation that will force multiple charges on septic tank owners in Donegal and across the country ...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club November 4
04 Nov 2011
~ FOOTBALL ~ The intermediate reserve final against Carndonagh takes place on Sunday at 2pm inConvoy. We hope that a strong Ballyshannon support can make it down t...more
Forza Rovers display for Cup final
04 Nov 2011
Sligo Rovers supporters group Forza Rovers will have a display in the south stand of Lansdowne Road for the cup final. It will be similar to the display...more
Mayor of Sligo wishes Sligo Rovers the best of luck this Sunday
04 Nov 2011
The Mayor of Sligo Rosaleen O'Grady says great credit is due to all involved in Sligo Rovers ahead of their FAI Cup Final encounter on Sunday. Sligo...more
Tesco lodge appeal against Debenhams development
04 Nov 2011
Tesco Ireland has lodged an appeal against plans for the proposed Debenhams Store in Sligo. Earlier this year Debenhams announced that it was going ahead with pla...more
Two new daily flights between Donegal and Dublin will operate from today
04 Nov 2011
Two new daily flights between Donegal and Dublin will operate from today. The additional flights are part of two new routes which have been added to Dublin Airpor...more
Donegal IFA Chair says potato farmers are facing wipeout
04 Nov 2011
The Chair of the IFA in County Donegal is calling on the Minsiter to intervene after its emerged that the counties potato farmers are facing wipeout because of the bad...more
Two men to appear in court in connection with Kinlough drug seizure
04 Nov 2011
Two men arrested in connection with a 400 thousand euro drug seizure in Kinglough Co. Leitrim are to appear before Harristown District Court today. The cann...more
Minister will 'wash his hands' of Laghey PO says Deputy Pringle
04 Nov 2011
Independent TD Thomas Pringle says he believes the Minister for Communications will wash his hands of the decision to close the Post Office in Laghey. ...more
Rovers looking to get a further allocation of FAI Cup tickets
03 Nov 2011
Rovers have sold out their allocation of 7,000 tickets for the game, but do have some premium level tickets for sale. The club are hoping to get a furth...more
Calry's hurling final switched to Ballinasloe
03 Nov 2011
In hurling, Calry/St Joseph’s Connacht Junior final against Ballygar has been switched to Ballinasloe this Sunday. The game, which throws-in at 2p...more
Melvin Gaels target league success
03 Nov 2011
Melvin Gaels will look to put their Connacht disappointment behind them by completing the double at the weekend. The intermediate champions face Annaduf...more
Quinn set to return from suspension for Tourlestrane
03 Nov 2011
Tourlestrane should have forward John Quinn back from suspension for Sunday’s Connacht Club semi-final against reigning champions St Brigid’s. ...more
Cara 10-mile Run launched in Bundoran
03 Nov 2011
The second Cara 10-Mile Bundoran Run was officially launched in Bundoran yesterday evening. The 2012 event will take place on the same scenic route arou...more
Wednesday's action in Sligo Rovers Astro League
03 Nov 2011
There was three games last night in the Sligo Rovers Astro League. Barry McLoughlin hit a hat-trick as Fiddlers Creek beat Abbott Ireland 4-1. Lee Marsh...more
New soccer club to border three counties
03 Nov 2011
A new soccer club will be formed in the coming months to cover parts of east Sligo, south Leitrim and north Roscommon. Valley Rovers Football Club will ...more
Shelbourne to benefit from new suspension rule
03 Nov 2011
Shelbourne will this weekend benefit from a rule change implemented by the FAI on Cup final suspensions because of what happened to Sligo Rovers over the last two year...more
SF TD to raise closure of Laghey Post Office with Minister for Communications
03 Nov 2011
The Sinn Fein TD in Donegal Pearse Doherty says he will raise the closure of the Post Office in Laghey with the Minister for Communications next week. H...more
Motion calling for installation of amplification in Bundoran Town Council is withdrawn
03 Nov 2011
A motion calling on Bundoran Town Council to install amplification in the council chamber has been withdrawn. Fianna Fail Councillor Sean McE...more
Number of people seeking help from St Vincent De Paul in north west doubles
03 Nov 2011
The number of people seeking help from the St Vincent De Paul Society across the north west has doubled between 2007 and 2010. The group is reporting a massive inc...more
Fracking proposed for the north west believed to be cause of tremors in England
03 Nov 2011
The controversial practice of fracking - which is proposed to be carried out across the north west - is believed to be the cause of earth tremors which hit Lanca...more
Mayor of Bundoran calls on Minister McGinley to intervene following closure of Post Office
03 Nov 2011
The Mayor of Bundoran Town Council is calling on the Minister of State for the Gaeltacht Dinny McGinley to intervene following the announcement by An Post that the Pos...more
Many older Gay & Bisexual people are still not "out" to their family-Tiernan Brady
03 Nov 2011
One in ten older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people are still not "out" to their family. That's one of the findings of new rese...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club November 3
03 Nov 2011
Sympathy Last week represented one of the saddest days in our Club's 31 year history when we lost our friend and clubman Frankie Pat Gallagher. It also involve...more
Statement from An Post following decision to close Laghey Post Office
03 Nov 2011
An Post has responded to Ocean Fm news following its decision to close the Post Office in Laghey. In a statement issued this morning, a spokesperson for An Post s...more
€25,000 worth of Cannabis Herb discovered in Sligo
03 Nov 2011
Cannabis Herb worth an estimated 25 thousand euro has been discovered in the Tubbercurry area. A spokesperson from the Garda press office says following on ...more
Valley Rovers Card game fundraisers
03 Nov 2011
Valley Rovers FC, as part of its ongoing efforts to encourage everybody in the local communities of Geevagh, Highwood, Ballyfarnon, Keadue, Arigna and Drumshanbo to be...more
Lawne Park Association agrees incidents in the estate over-hyped by media
03 Nov 2011
The Chairperson of the Lawne Park Residents Association in Ballyshannon says he agrees to an extent with the comments made by Fine Gael Councillor Brendan Travers that...more
Locals shocked Laghey Post Office to remain closed
03 Nov 2011
There is widespread shock across the local community in South Donegal following the announcement yesterday that the Post Office in Laghey will not reopen. The Chai...more
Calls for An Post & Communications Minister to outline rationale for Laghey PO closure
02 Nov 2011
The Chairperson of the Donegal Action group has confirmed that the Post Office in Laghey will not reopen. Joe Getins says he has been advised by A...more
Laghey post office to remain closed permanently
02 Nov 2011
The Chairperson of the Donegal Action group has confirmed that the Post Office in Laghey will not reopen. Joe Getins says he has been advised by A...more
Concern raised over reduction in army personnel & local Gardai in Donegal
02 Nov 2011
There are further calls for the Minister for Defense and the Minister for Justice to maintain sufficient numbers of personnel at Finner Camp and in the local Garda sta...more
Deputy Doherty defends SF decision to walk out of the Dáil
02 Nov 2011
Sinn Fein’s Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty is defending his party’s decision to walk out of the Dáil in protest at the payment of unguaranteed ...more
Bundoran Manager says council will endeavor to hold December’s monthly meeting in public
02 Nov 2011
The Manager of Bundoran Town Council Garry Martin says the Local Authority will be endeavoring to ensure that December’s monthly meeting of council will be a pub...more
Mark McGovern makes 18-day trek home to Belcoo
02 Nov 2011
Its been reported that the Fermanagh Gaelic footballer left brain damaged after being attacked on the pitch in San Francisco has returned home. It took ...more
Deputy Colreavy among TD's who walked out of the Dail this afternoon
02 Nov 2011
Sinn Fein Deputy Michael Colreavy says the party could not stay in the Dail after the Taoiseach refused to hold a debate on the payment of unguaranteed bondholders at ...more
Senator O' Keefe welcomes further ban on head shop products
02 Nov 2011
The announcement that more head shop products have been banned is one step forward in tackling the drug problem across the north west according to Labour Senator Susan...more
St Angela's Student Union brand Local TD's as 'Liars'
02 Nov 2011
St Angela's College Students' Union in Sligo and the Union of Students have branded two Government TD's in the constituency as 'liars'. A full ...more
Sligo garda gives evidence in murder trial
02 Nov 2011
A former Garda from Sligo who tracked down and arrested a rapist 30 years ago, gave crucial evidence in a London murder trial last month - which has seen t...more
Nama appoints receivers to properties in Sligo
02 Nov 2011
NAMA has appointed receivers to a number of properties throughout the country including some in County Sligo. Receivers have now been appointed to 48 further prope...more
Calry hurling final fixed for Athleague
02 Nov 2011
Calry/St Joseph’s Connacht junior hurling final has been fixed for Athleague in County Roscommon on Sunday. The Sligo champions overcame Leitrim w...more
Donegal U21 matches fixed for the weekend
02 Nov 2011
The Donegal U21 A Championship semi-finals have been fixed for Saturday. Bundoran will play Kilcar in Tir Chonaill Park in Donegal Town, while Glenties ...more
Donegal Manchester City fans to host charity race night and auction
02 Nov 2011
The Donegal Branch of the Manchester City Supporters Club are hosting a Charity Race Night and Auction in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey on Saturday next 5th No...more
Sligo Rovers 500 Club draw winners
02 Nov 2011
SLIGOROVERS 500 CLUB DRAW PRIZES NAME & ADDRESS REF NO ...more
Castleconnor handballers lose out to Charlestown
02 Nov 2011
Castleconnor were beaten by Charlestown of Mayo in yesterday’s Connacht Interclub 40x20 championship quarter-final in Williamstown. The Castleconn...more
Sligo handball November 2
02 Nov 2011
There was doubles success for the Foody family from Castleconnor when brother & sister Brendan & Rachel won their respective Boys & Girls doubles finals at...more
Castleconnor GAA Club November 2
02 Nov 2011
Lotto: The club lotto stands at €14,550 as there was no winner of the €14,400 jackpot last weekend in Mahony's Bar. The numbers drawn were 9, 14, 18 ...more
Double handball success for Sligo siblings
02 Nov 2011
There was double success for the Foody family from Castleconnor when brother & sister Brendan & Rachel won their respective Boys & Girls doubles fina...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club November 2
02 Nov 2011
Our Seniors recorded another win at the weekend with a 4-11 to 0-7 victory over Buncrana. Due to weather conditions this match was moved to Ballyshannon and our boys g...more
Tourlestrane looking for Connacht final appearance
02 Nov 2011
AIB GAA CONNACHT FOOTBALL SENIOR CLUB SEMI-FINALS Reigning Connacht champions, St. Brigid’s (Roscommon) begin the defence of their title against Tourlestrane...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club November 2
02 Nov 2011
~ AGM SEASON ~ The Aodh Ruadh CLG AGM will take place on Saturday 3rd December at 6pm in Dorrian’s Hotel. Nomination and motion papers will be going out in t...more
Supporters information for FAI Cup final
02 Nov 2011
Any supporters looking to put up flags or displays will have access to the Aviva Stadium on Sunday 6th between 12:30 and 1:30pm. Any supporters looking to do this must...more
Bunninadden GAA Club November 1
02 Nov 2011
The Community Park committee would like to thank everyone that bought tickets and those who turned up on the night for the recent fancy dress in Teach Murray Gurteen. ...more
Sligo Rugby Club November 1
02 Nov 2011
www.sligorfc.ie Sligo travelled to the Palace grounds in Armagh on Saturday hoping to secure their first Ulster Bank league win but were left with the consol...more
Sligo Rovers Dublin supporters meeting on Saturday
02 Nov 2011
The Sligo Rovers Dublin Supporters Club will be meeting in the Barge at 9pm on Saturday night ahead of the FAI Cup semi-final. The DSC encourage all ou...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club October 31
02 Nov 2011
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Celebration Night: Following on from our Intermediate team's superb ...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club October 31
02 Nov 2011
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com AGM: The club AGM is on November 25th at 8.00pm in the tennis club. This will be followed by a social evening to mark the...more
Donegal Democrat Editor responds to criticism of his papers coverage of Ballyshannon incidents
02 Nov 2011
The Editor in chief of the Donegal Democrat Newspapers has responded to criticism of his papers coverage of recent incidents in Ballyshannon. It follows...more
Sligo GAA October 29
02 Nov 2011
U20 A Championship Group 2 Team Pld Won Draw Lost For Against Diff P...more
Basketball October 28-31
02 Nov 2011
BASKETBALL IRELAND WEEKLY RESULTS Basketball Ireland Upcoming Fixtures Saturday, October 29th 2011 Nivea for Men&r...more
Basketball November 3-6
02 Nov 2011
Thursday November 3rd 2011 Nivea for Men Superleague UCD Marian v 11890 Killester, UCD Sports Centre, 20:00 Saturday November 5th 2011 Nivea for Men Superlea...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer November 5-7
02 Nov 2011
Fixtures Sat 5th Nov SligoLeitrin Under 11 League Gurteen Celtic v Ballygawley ...more
Launch of Cara 10-mile Bundoran Run on Wednesday
02 Nov 2011
The Cara Bundoran 10 Mile Challenge 2012 will be officially launched this coming Wednesday 2nd November at Bundoran Community Library at 7:30 pm. In its second year, t...more
Connacht Club November 5-13
02 Nov 2011
AIB CLUB SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2011 Semi-Finals S...more
Donegal GAA November 5-6
02 Nov 2011
Fixtures from 01/11/2011 to 07/11/2011 Saturday 05th November 2011 Brian McCormack Sp...more
Success for Strandhill trainer in Wolverhampton
02 Nov 2011
Strandhill trainer Niall Moran made his trip to Wolverhampton worthwhile on Monday as he sent over The Drunken Dr to win the one-mile five-furlong handicap at odds of ...more
Donegal GAA October 29-30
02 Nov 2011
Busanna Feda O Donaill Jun BFC: Naomh Padraig Leifear 0-10, Naomh Ultan 2-7 ; St Eunans 1-14, Convoy 1-10 ; Brian McCormack Sports Division One: Four Masters 1-9, Clou...more
Leitrim GAA October 29-30
02 Nov 2011
GWP JFC C Knockout Sat, 29 Oct, Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher 0-7 Cloone 0-9 Gallogly Catering ACL Division 3 2011 Sat, 29 Oct, Ballinaglera W/O St Mary's-Kil...more
Donegal Junior Soccer October 29-30
02 Nov 2011
SATURDAY 29-10-2011 Willie Duffy Saturday Division One Erne Wanderers ...more
Woman lodges complaint with Gardai in relation to the actions of Bundoran Council
02 Nov 2011
The Mayor of Bundoran Town Council Michael McMahon says the Local Authority is not in the business of excluding people from council meetings. It comes a...more
Eggs seized as cars damaged in Donegal
02 Nov 2011
Gardai in Donegal have confirmed that they have received numerous complaints from members of the public after a number of cars in transit were pelted with eggs over th...more
Eggs seized by Gardai as cars damaged in Donegal
02 Nov 2011
Gardai in Donegal have confirmed that they have received numerous complaints from members of the public after a number of cars in transit were pelted with eggs over th...more
Gardai appeal for assistance as horse riding equipment stolen
02 Nov 2011
Gardai in Ballyshannon are appealing for the publics assistance to a burglary at a business premises over the bank holiday weekend. The incident happened so...more
Bundoran Mayor says council is not in the business of excluding people from meetings
02 Nov 2011
The Mayor of Bundoran Town Council Michael McMahon says the Local Authority is not in the business of excluding people from council meetings. It comes after a deci...more
Local media criticised over coverage of events in Ballyshannon
02 Nov 2011
A stinging attack has been launched at both the local radio and print media in County Donegal over their coverage of recent events in Ballyshannon. During last ni...more
More controversy as Bundoran Council holds meeting in private
01 Nov 2011
The November meeting of Bundoran Town Council has gone into committee. The normal monthly meeting was suspended for 5 minutes to allow the Town Manager Garr...more
Sligo Live generates €4.5M
01 Nov 2011
This year's Sligo Live Festival generated an estimated 4.5 million euro for the local economy. Over 40,000 people attended the folk roots and indie music f...more
Sligo man Director of Elections for Michael D Higgins
01 Nov 2011
The National Director of Elections for Michael D Higgins - Joe Costello from Sligo - says his election to the Aras will strengthen the Labour Party across the north...more
Patricia McCafferty says she will attend today’s meeting of Bundoran Town Council
01 Nov 2011
The first meeting of Bundoran Town Council will go ahead today after councillors took the decision last month to enforce the standing orders in relation to appropriate...more
Milk producers to form part of large processing organisation-MD Donegal Creameries
01 Nov 2011
The Managing Director of Donegal Creameries says the milk producers will now form part of a large processing organisation following the news that Donegal Creameries ha...more
Mayor of Bundoran Town Council criticises lack of debate on the two referendums
01 Nov 2011
The Mayor of Bundoran Town Council is criticizing the lack of debate on the two referendums. Nationally, the referendum on judges pay was passed while voters have...more
Donegal Creameries agrees to sell its milk &retail businesses to Connacht Gold Co-op
01 Nov 2011
Donegal Creameries has agreed to sell its milk and retail businesses to the Connacht Gold Co-op. The deal is subject to approval by the Competition Authority. ...more
Approval provided for tender documents for the upgrading of Glenties Sewerage Schemes
01 Nov 2011
Approval has been given for the tender documents for the upgrading of the Dungloe and Glenties Sewerage Schemes. The Minister for Environment, Community & Loc...more
Cancer campaigners hope mammography services will be in place by Christmas
01 Nov 2011
Cancer service campaigners in Sligo are welcoming the announcement made the Health Minister that moves are underway to restore follow-up mammography services to Sligo ...more
Labour party across the north west celebrate election of Michael D Higgins
01 Nov 2011
Sligo Labour Senator Susan O’Keefe says the party can be proud they have a representative in the Aras. Senator O'Keefe says Michael D Higgins is a very a...more
