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Cloonacool GAA Club January 31
31 Jan 2012
This year’s 5k road race & Walk race will take place on Sunday 12thFebruary at 12noon. Entry fee is €10 with €5 for Juniors with a Family entry for...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club January 31
31 Jan 2012
Underage The annual Bord na nÓg presentations took place on Sunday evening and theClubhouse was packed to the rafters with a huge attendance. G...more
Sligo Co Co delegation meet Environment Minister
31 Jan 2012
A delegation of Councillors from Sligo County Council are meeting with the Minsiter for the Environment, Phil Hogan, in Dublin this evening. The councillors ar...more
Uncertainty regarding healthcare plan for the North West
31 Jan 2012
The IMPACT trade union has described the uncertainty about the future of the health service provision in the North West as worrying. The union has now w...more
Urgent appeal for public support to protect teacher numbers
31 Jan 2012
Local teaching personnel from small rural schools across the North West are urging members of the public to support their campaign to lobby the government not to reduc...more
Sligo County Council pays €800,000 for renting office and storage space
31 Jan 2012
It's emerged that Sligo County Council has been paying in excess of €800,000 per year for renting office and storage space. In documentation re...more
Sligo County Council pays €800,000 for office and storage space
31 Jan 2012
It's emerged that Sligo County Council has been paying in excess of €800,000 per year for renting office and storage space. In documentation re...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club January 31
31 Jan 2012
The Seniors have their first outing of the season this coming Sunday the 5th February when they face Claudy from Derry in the Ulster Intermediate League. The game take...more
Ladies Schools GAA February 1
31 Jan 2012
Tumble Jungle Connacht Post Primary School Fixtures. Wednesday 1st February Senior C Final: 12.00pm in Sean O’Heslin’s Ballinamore Ballinamore ...more
Ladies Schools GAA January 31
31 Jan 2012
Tuesday 31st January Junior B Semi Final: in Ballinlough Carrick on Shannon Community School 3-7 St. Louis Community School Kiltimagh 1-10...more
Ladies GAA February 5
31 Jan 2012
Division 1 Fixtures and Preview Donegal v Cork, Ballyshannon, 12.30pm, (J Niland) Reigning BGE National League Champions Cork will travel...more
Buses to leave Dromore West for Dublin protest tomorrow
31 Jan 2012
Local parents and teachers from across County Sligo will travel to Dublin tomorrow to express their dismay at plans to cut the number of teachers in small r...more
Funeral arrangements made for the young man who died in a fatal accident yesterday
31 Jan 2012
Funeral arrangements have been made for the young man who died in a fatal accident in Mountcharles yesterday morning. 19-year-old Christopher Kane...more
Concerned locals to travel to Dublin to express concern at plans to reduce teacher numbers
31 Jan 2012
Parents and Teachers from across County Sligo will travel to Dublin on Wednesday to express their dismay at plans to cut the number of teachers in small rur...more
60 Donegal people join campaign against charges following meeting last night
31 Jan 2012
Around 130 people attended a meeting in Ballyshannon last night organised by the 'We Cant Pay-Wont Pay Campaign Group. The meeting was held as past ...more
Senator Marc Mac Sharry calls on government TDs to support rural primary schools
31 Jan 2012
Fianna Fáil is hitting out at recent budgetary measures announced for the education sector, which the party says unfairly target rural and minority faith primar...more
Local councillors disappointed at the allocation from the NRA for roads in the region
31 Jan 2012
Local councillors across the North West are expressing their disappointed at the allocation from the National Roads Authority for local roads across the region &nb...more
Stolen jewellery from Donegal shop could worth as much as €100,000
31 Jan 2012
Its being claimed that the Jewellery stolen from the Cameo shop in Donegal Town could worth as much as €100,000. Thieves forced their way into the premises so...more
Deputy McLoughlin calls for a review of the decision to close the embassy to the Vatican
31 Jan 2012
The new papal nuncio to Ireland, Archbishop Charles John Brown, is expected to arrive in the country today and will present his credentials to President Michael D Higg...more
Third Level GAA January 31-February 2
31 Jan 2012
31-01-2012 (Tue) Irish Daily Mail Fresher Hurling Championship Dublin City University Sportsgrounds 13:00 Dublin City Un...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club January 30
31 Jan 2012
The club would like to wish Brian Kennedy, Brendan Egan and the rest of the Sligo Senior Mens Team and management, the best of luck in the forthcoming National Lea...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club January 30
31 Jan 2012
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Lotto: Out supporter’s lotto subscription is now due for 2012. This is the principal fundr...more
Ulster GAA February 4-5
31 Jan 2012
Saturday 4th February (All games at 2.00pm unless otherwise stated) Tain Club Hurling League Division 1A Portaferry (Down) v St Pauls (Antrim) ...more
Sligo Rugby Club January 30
31 Jan 2012
Ards RFC 16 Sligo RFC 20 Sligo’s resurgence in the Ulster bank league continued in earnest with a well constructed away win at the aptly named Hamilton Par...more
Geevagh GAA Club January 30
31 Jan 2012
Keep fit classes for women continue in the Resource Centre on Tuesday nights at 8pm. In order to be able to continue the classes we need to ensure that ther is a good ...more
St Mary's GAA Club January 30
31 Jan 2012
http://stmarys.sligo.gaa.ie/ Underage Boys Presentation Night: A hugely successful and enjoyable Medal Presentation Night was held last Friday night in ...more
Basketball National Fixtures February 3-5
31 Jan 2012
Friday February 3rd 2012 Men’s SuperLeague National Cup Final UL Eagles V UCC Demons, National Basketball Arena, 20:45 Women&rs...more
Castleconnor GAA Club January 30
31 Jan 2012
Lotto Casteconnor GAA Lotto is now worth €15450 after the latest draw that took place at Muddy Burns on Saturday night.. The numbers drawn on the night were...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club January 30
31 Jan 2012
~FOOTBALL ~ Therewill be a registration and information night for underage boys and girlsfootball, i.e. aged 18 and under, next Wednesday, 1st February, from 6pm t...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer February 4-7
31 Jan 2012
Fixtures Sat 4th Feb Gurteen Celtic v Benbulbenfc Blue 11am Ballisodare v Ballygawley ; Calry Bohs V Benbulben fc Bla...more
Rovers re-sign Brush, Kelly and Dillon
30 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers have announced three more signings for the 2012 season with goalkeepers Ciaran Kelly and Richard Brush signings contracts with the club along with midf...more
Gardaí appeal for assistance following a burglary at a jewellery shop in Donegal Town
30 Jan 2012
Gardaí in Donegal Town are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a jewellery shop over night. The incident occurred at the Cameo jewellers in ...more
Public Meeting against charges in Ballyshannon tonight
30 Jan 2012
Members of the 'We Cant Pay-Wont Pay Campaign Group' are urging people across South Donegal to attend a meeting in Ballyshannon later tonight. I...more
Deputy Doherty says he thinks we'd all be economically better off, if we had a united Ireland
30 Jan 2012
Sinn Fein Donegal TD Pearse Doherty says he hopes a referendum on whether Northern Ireland should join the Republic, will be held within the term of the cur...more
Funding boost for regional roads in Donegal
30 Jan 2012
A funding boost of €750,000 for the Regional Roads in Donegal is been warmly welcomed today. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Le...more
Gardaí name 19yr old man who was fatally injured in a collision in Mountcharles
30 Jan 2012
The 19-year-old man who was killed in a single vehicle car crash in Mountcharles this morning, has been named locally as Christopher Kane from Drimcoe in Mountcharles....more
Gardaí investigate robbery at Donegal Town Jewellers over night
30 Jan 2012
Gardaí are investigating a robbery at a Jewellers in Donegal Town over night. The burglary occurred sometime between last night and in the early ...more
Kennedy and Nicholson step down from Rovers' Committee
30 Jan 2012
Noel Kennedy has stepped down from the Committee of Sligo Rovers, just ten days after being elected onto it. Mr Kennedy tendered his resignat...more
Plans in place to mark the work of Ireland's longest serving village Garda
30 Jan 2012
Plans are being put in place to mark the work of the country's longest-serving village Garda who leaves the force on Friday. Garda Martin O...more
Gardaí seek public’s assistance after graffiti sprayed on the Ulster Bank building in Sligo
30 Jan 2012
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance after graffiti was sprayed on the Ulster Bank building in Sligo over the weekend. It’s und...more
Gardaí carry out technical examination after one man died following collision over night
30 Jan 2012
Members of the Garda forensic collision investigation team are carrying out a full scale examination of the scene this morning after one man died following a single ve...more
Donegal haulage company owner to hold major protest in Dublin
30 Jan 2012
Truckers are planning a protest in Dublin next month over concerns over rising diesel and fuel prices. The truck drivers, who have the backing of the Road Haulage ...more
One man dead following fatal accident in Mountcharles
30 Jan 2012
One man has died following a single vehicle collision in Donegal over night while three other people have been taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries. ...more
No bullying found but council still runs up bill of €54,000 on expert
30 Jan 2012
The local authority in Sligo is continuing to pay a bullying expert almost €1,000 a meeting to monitor the behaviour of its councillors -- despite finding no evid...more
'Cant Pay-Wont Pay Campaign Group' to hold a meeting in Ballyshannon tonight
30 Jan 2012
The ‘We Cant Pay-Wont Pay Campaign Group’ is to host a meeting in Ballyshannon later tonight. Its being held as past of the fight against th...more
'Cant Pay-Wont Pay Campaign Group' to hold a meeting in Ballyshannon tonight
30 Jan 2012
The ‘We Cant Pay-Wont Pay Campaign Group’ is to host a meeting in Ballyshannon later tonight. Its being held as past of the fight against th...more
Strand Celtic Football Club January 29
30 Jan 2012
UNDER 17 PLAY OUT THRILLING DRAW WITH LEAGUE LEADERS U17 LEAGUE: YEATS UTD 2 STRAND CELTIC 2 Cleveragh...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club January 29
30 Jan 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com DINNERDANCE: The club dinner dance is taking place THIS SATURDAY Feb 4th inthe Clarion Hotel. Deja Groove will be keeping us a...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Results January 28-29
29 Jan 2012
Sligo – Leitrim & District Soccer League Fixtures Sunday 29th Jan 2012. Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Round-Up January 29
29 Jan 2012
Sligo Leitrim & D.S.L. Severe wet weather conditions seen games fall in every division but thank God for the fantastic new Astro pitch facilities at...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Tables January 29
29 Jan 2012
Sligo– Leitrim & D.S.L Tables 29th Jan 2012 Best Western Sligo Southern Super League &nb...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer Results January 28
29 Jan 2012
Results Sat 28thJan 2012 Under 11 League Ballygawl...more
North Connacht Schools Cross Country Championships Results
29 Jan 2012
North Connacht Schools Cross Country Results 2012 Sligo Racecourse A record 804 athletes competed from schools in Sligo, Mayo, Leitrim and Longford. Minor ...more
Donegal Schoolboys Soccer Round-Up January 29
29 Jan 2012
Donegal Schoolboys The Under-16 Champions League got underway at the weekend and two of the scheduled four games beat the weather. Group A saw no action...more
Donegal Schoolboys Soccer Results January 26-29
29 Jan 2012
DONEGAL SCHOOLBOYS RESULTS Letterkenny Division: Thursday 26thJanuary 2012 Under-16 League Play-off Letterkenny Rovers ...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Round-Up January 29
29 Jan 2012
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE SATURDAY MATCH REPORTS 28th January 2012 Glencar Inn Saturday Division Two Donegal Town Res. 1 &...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Results January 28-29
29 Jan 2012
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE RESULTS LIST DONEGAL SATURDAY LEAGUE SATURDAY 28-1-2012 Glencar Inn Saturday Division Two Deele H...more
Donegal Junior Soccer February 4-5
29 Jan 2012
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE FIXTURES LIST DONEGAL SATURDAY LEAGUE SATURDAY 4-2-2012 K.O.2p.m. Glencar Inn Saturday Division...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League February 1-10
29 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Fixtures Wednesday 1st February Division One Fiddler’s Creek vs. Riverstown...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League Results January 25-27
29 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Results Wednesday 25th January Division One Sligo Plumbing & Heating P P.S.O....more
Sligo Rovers Astro League Round-Up January 29
29 Jan 2012
It’s as you were at the top of Division One of the Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League as Riverstown continue to lead the way one point clear of their neare...more
Sligo Rovers Associate Sponsors scheme
29 Jan 2012
Have you always wanted to become part of the Sligo Rovers Team? Well here’s your chance, as the opening game of the 2012 Airtricity League approac...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer Tables January 28
29 Jan 2012
Sligo Leitrim Under 11 League P W D L ...more
Leitrim GAA Award winners 2011
29 Jan 2012
The annual Leitrim GAA Awards Dinner took place in the BushHotel Carrick-on-Shannon on Friday night. Andy Redican, Drumkeerin was ...more
Tubbercurry Golf Club January 29
29 Jan 2012
Results for recent competitions. January 22ndto 28th– 9 hole stableford – Sponsored by Tubbercurry Golf Club Winner was John Lawrence 22...more
Bunninadden GAA Club January 29
29 Jan 2012
The club AGM took place on Friday night last. The new officers for the year ahead are, Chairman Kevin Frain, Vice Chairman David Killoran/Richard Brennan, Secretary Ki...more
Derry to host 2013 All-Ireland Fleadh
29 Jan 2012
Derry will host next year's All-Ireland Fleadh. The traditional music festival attracts up to three hundred thousand visitors. Derry was a late confirmat...more
St Clare's beaten by St Aloysius
27 Jan 2012
St Clare’s Manorhamilton have been beaten by 2-12 to 1-7 by Athlone’s St Aloysius College in the Connacht Senior C quarter-final today. ...more
Leitrim lose out to Mayo in Connacht Vocational Schools final
27 Jan 2012
Leitrim have been beaten by 0-7 to 0-6 by Mayo in the Connacht Vocational Schools final in Ballyhaunis today ...more
Harps' friendly postponed
27 Jan 2012
Finn Harps friendly game against Curragh Athletic, scheduled to take place in Killygordon this evening, has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch. ...more
St Attracta's beat Headford
27 Jan 2012
St Attracta's Tubbercurry have beaten Headford by 2-13 to 2-5 in the Connacht Senior B Championship today in Ballyhaunis ...more
One in five homes in Sligo have high levels of radon gas
27 Jan 2012
One in five homes tested in Sligo were found to have high levels of cancer-causing radon gas. In Sligo, 67 tests for radon gas were completed in homes between 1st...more
Donegal has lowest level of disposable income
27 Jan 2012
Levels of disposable income are lower in the North West when compared with the rest of the county. Donegal is one of the poorest counties where average disposable...more
Calls for politians from the North West to attend All Ireland Forum
27 Jan 2012
Local political representatives from the region are being urged to attend a conference on the All Ireland Forum in Derry tomorrow. The initiative is led by Sinn F...more
Sligo school to give 1st Years iPads
27 Jan 2012
A school in Sligo has taken the decision to provide first year's students enrolling in the college with iPads to avoid them having to carry heavy school bags. ...more
Funding of €1.2m for N4
27 Jan 2012
Funding of 1.2 million euro has been approved for a section of road on the N4 between Castlebaldwin and Collooney in Sligo. The funding will go towards improving t...more
Sligo's U21 tie versus Westmeath is postponed
27 Jan 2012
Sligo’s Northwest Cup tie against Westmeath has been postponed tonight because of an unplayable pitch at IT Sligo. Anthony Brennan&rsqu...more
Sligo-Leitrim to host Aubrey Dolan's German team
27 Jan 2012
The Sligo-Leitrim representative side will face a German team in a fundraiser next month. FSV Erlangen-Bruck, who feature Sligo native Aubrey...more
Donegal Sports Star Awards tonight
27 Jan 2012
The annual Donegal Sports Stars Awards takes place this evening at the Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny from 8pm. Among the 156 nominees ac...more
Boyle Celtic host Sligo Rovers on Saturday
27 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers’ first game of their pre-season campaign is away to Boyle Celtic tomorrow evening. The game is a fundraiser for the Sligo-...more
Leitrim and Sligo schools in championship action
27 Jan 2012
There is a busy schedule of schools GAA action today. Leitrim will contest the Connacht Vocational Schools final in Ballyhaunis. Leitrim ...more
Calls for Government to place nationwide ban of fracking
27 Jan 2012
The Government is being called on to implement a nationwide ban on fracking following moves by local authorities in the West and North West to outlaw the practice. ...more
Future of Sligo Town Centre Development remains unclear
27 Jan 2012
The future of the Sligo Town Centre Development remains unclear this morning as the High Court has agreed an early hearing date for a challenge by Treasury Holdings ag...more
Northwest Cup January 27-29
26 Jan 2012
27-01-2012 (Fri) U21 Northwest Cup Knocknarea Arena 19:30 Sligo V Westmeath 29-01-2012 (Sun) ...more
North Connacht Cross Country Championships results
26 Jan 2012
The winners of the North Connacht Schools Cross Country races at Sligo Racecourse today were Girls Minor - Deirbhle Beirne - Mohill Community School...more
Lack of mobile phone coverage in the North West highlighted in Dail
26 Jan 2012
ComReg needs to be challenged on the methodology its uses to measure mobile phone coverage across the north west according to a Donegal Fine Gael TD. Deputy Joe M...more
Jack B Yeats immortalised on special coin
26 Jan 2012
Renowed Sligo painter Jack B Yeats has been immortalised in a special-edition coin. The brother of poet William Butler Yeats features on a new €10 collector ...more
AA roadwatch issues warning to motorists in Donegal
26 Jan 2012
Stargazers travelling to see the Northern Lights in Co Donegal have been warned to keep their eyes on the road. The AA warned motorists not to be tempted to view ...more
Bundoran Town Council bans fracking
26 Jan 2012
Bundoran Town Council has become the latest local authority to place a ban on the practice of fracking. Cllrs voted unanimously in favour of the move at this week...more
Borough Council in the dark over Treasury Developments
26 Jan 2012
Lawyers for Treasury Holdings are to seek the permission of the High Court today to challenge the appointment of receivers to certain assets. The company was give...more
Eight teams in next season's Airtricity League First Division
26 Jan 2012
The FAI have announced that there will be just eight teams in the First Division next season. Finn Harps will be joined by Athlone Town, Lime...more
Sligo U21s to host Westmeath on Friday
26 Jan 2012
Sligo’s U21 footballers will take on Westmeath in their first home game in the newly-established Northwest Cup tomorrow. Ant...more
Wednesday night's results in Sligo Rovers Astro League
26 Jan 2012
McCullagh Carpentry Division Two Killanaskully Wanderers 2, Lang's Bar 2 Goals from Barry Mullen and Daniel McDonagh put K...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club underage registration next Wednesday
26 Jan 2012
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club in Ballyshannon will host a registration night for underage boys and girls football next Wednesday, February 1, from 6pm to 8pm in Aras ...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club January 26
26 Jan 2012
~ REGISTRATION ~ There will be a registration night for underage boys and girls football next Wednesday, 1st February, from 6pm to 8pm in Aras Aoidh Rua...more
The Sandhouse sponsor Donegal Town kits
26 Jan 2012
Presentation of New Kits and Warm up tops From The Sandhouse Manager Paul Diver to player-coach Kevin Sinclair. This kit will be used for Donegal Town B...more
Winning lottery ticket sold in Donegal
26 Jan 2012
Last night's winning lottery ticket was sold in Co. Donegal. The ticket was sold in the Top filling station in Killea. There was one winner of the jac...more
Earthquake strikes Donegal
26 Jan 2012
An earthquake measuring 2-point-2 on the Richter scale has struck in north Donegal. The tremors - which were not strong enough to cause structural damage - were f...more
Concerns over future of Sligo Town Centre Development
26 Jan 2012
There are concerns for the future of the Sligo Town Centre Development after lawyers for Treasury Holdings are to seek the permission of the High Court today to challe...more
Gardai warn motorists to drive with caution
26 Jan 2012
Gardai are warning motorists across the north west to drive with extra care this morning - as overnight frost and wintry showers in parts of the north west have made d...more
Disadvantaged schools in the North West continue to face cuts
26 Jan 2012
Disadvantaged schools in the north west are still facing major cuts to resources after the Minister for Education confirmed that no decision has been made to budget cu...more
Winning lotto ticket sold in the North West
26 Jan 2012
Someone in the North West is waking up a millionaire this morning. There was one winner of last night's lotto jackpot, worth almost 5.5 million euro. The...more
Queries regarding funding for link rd in Sligo Town
26 Jan 2012
Queries regarding the progress of a link road in Sligo town were raised at this week's meeting of Sligo Borough Council. Labour Cllr Jim McGarry put forward a...more
Queries regarding funding of link rd in Sligo
26 Jan 2012
Queries regarding the progress of a link road in Sligo town were raised at this week's meeting of Sligo Borough Council. Labour Cllr Jim McGarry put forward a...more
Glenties win schools U16 basketball final
25 Jan 2012
All Ireland Schools Under-16C Boys Final St Columbus Glenties 25 (12) (E O’ Donnell 11, C Gallagher 4, S Moore 4) Colaiste Pobail Setanta 23 (12) ( V Pag...more
Ulster Senior League February 5-March 4
25 Jan 2012
Quinn's Corner Ulster Club Senior Football League Group C Round 1 - 05-02-2012 (Sun) Moortown St Malachy's V Steelstown Glenullin V Killybegs Castleb...more
Summerhill win Juvenile League title
25 Jan 2012
Summerhill College have won the Connacht Juvenile A League title. The Sligo school defeated old rivals St Jarlath’s of Tuam in this afternoon&rsqu...more
Sligo Hurling Board AGM on Sunday
25 Jan 2012
The Annual General Meeting of Coiste Iomána Chontae Shligigh (Co Sligo Hurling Committee) will take place at 6pm on Sunday,January 29, in Killoran’s Resta...more
Schools Ladies GAA Results January 25
25 Jan 2012
Wednesday 25th January Senior A Semi Final: in Mount St. Michael Pitch Claremorris Mount St. Michael Claremorris 3-8 St. Attractas Community School Tubbercurry...more
GAA coaching workshop in Ardara this evening
25 Jan 2012
A coaching workshop will take place this evening at the GAA grounds in Ardara from 7.30pm. The workshop will be on the theme of ‘coaching the tack...more
Sligo and Leitrim schools in GAA action today
25 Jan 2012
There is plenty of schools GAA taking place today. Summerhill College are contesting a Connacht Juvenile A League final against St Jarlath’s of Tu...more
Man faces trial over multiple sex offences
25 Jan 2012
A book of Evidence was served on a West Donegal man who appeared before today’s sitting of Glenties District Court, charged with a number of sexual offences whic...more
Finn Harps pre-season friendly list
25 Jan 2012
Finn Harps have confirmed two more friendly fixtures in the lead up to the new season. On Friday night next, 27th January, Harps will play Donegal League side Cu...more
Harkin calls for milk processing facility for North West
25 Jan 2012
MEP Marian Harkin is calling a for world class farmer-controlled milk processing facility for the north west. The North West Ind MEP says there has been some progr...more
Sligo will continue to face opposition from Derry to host Fleadh
25 Jan 2012
Sligo will once again battle it out with Derry to host this year's All Ireland Fleadh after it was revealed last night the city is back in race to secure the event...more
St Mary's GAA Club January 25
25 Jan 2012
St. Mary’s Notes 23rd January 2012 http://stmarys.sligo.gaa.ie/ Underage Boys Presentation Night: After a very successful year last year ...more
Cranmore resident frustrated at delays in naming park
25 Jan 2012
A Cranmore resident is expressing frustration at delays in naming a park in Sligo town. It was revealed at this week's meeting of Sligo Borough Council that t...more
Officers elected to Connacht Ladies Council
25 Jan 2012
Connacht Ladies Gaelic Football Council held their AGM last Sunday and the following were elected officers for 2012. PRESIDENT: Kathleen Kane Sligo &nbs...more
Senator Henry welcomes report on misuse of alcohol
25 Jan 2012
Sligo-North Leitrim Fine Gael Senator, Imelda Henry, has welcomed the recommendations by the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children in its report about the misuse...more
Costal erosion in Strandhill to be examined by Minister
25 Jan 2012
The Minister for State at the Department of Finance, Brian Hayes will visit Strandhill next month to view the effects of coastal erosion to sand dunes in the area. ...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club January 23
25 Jan 2012
Underage The annual Bord na nÓg presentations will take place on Sunday 29th January at 4pm in the clubhouse at the Banks. This is an evening where w...more
Schools Ladies GAA January 25-27
25 Jan 2012
Wednesday 25th January Senior A Semi Final: 11.00am in Mount St. Michael Pitch Claremorris Mount St. Michael Claremorris v St. Attractas Community School Tubbe...more
Cook linked with Accrington job
25 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers manager Paul Cook is again being linked with another club. The Bit O’ Red boss is rumoured to be a target for English League Two side Accrington...more
Donegal Junior Soccer January 28-29
25 Jan 2012
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE FIXTURES LIST DONEGAL SATURDAY LEAGUE SATURDAY 28-1-2012 K.O.2p.m. Glencar Inn Saturday Divisio...more
U21 Hastings Cup Shield Final January 28
25 Jan 2012
U21 Hastings Cup Shield Final Leitrim v Roscommon Saturday, January 28 2.30pm Clonbonny, Lanesboro Co...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Tables January 22
25 Jan 2012
League table for Brian McCormick Sports Premier League Team P...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club January 24
25 Jan 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com DINNER DANCE: The club dinner dance is taking place on Feb 4th in the Clarion Hotel. Deja Groove will be keeping us ...more
Geevagh GAA Club January 24
25 Jan 2012
Keep fit classes for women continue in the Resource Centre on Tuesday nights at 8pm. In order to be able to continue the classes we need to ensure that ther is a good ...more
Castleconnor GAA Club lotto results January 22
25 Jan 2012
Castleconnor GAA Lotto Results from last weekend in Mahony's Bar: Numbers Drawn were 4, 20, 27 and 29. There was no jackpot winner, and Martina Kilgannon...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club January 24
25 Jan 2012
~ MEETING ~ The monthly senior club meeting takes place on Thursday 26th January in Aras Aoidh Ruadh 8.30pm. All committee members are asked to attend. ...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club January 24
25 Jan 2012
There is an umpires course on the 29th February in Ballybofey for anyone who is interested in going. Contact Gerard Gallagher on 087 2239042 if interested. The Car...more
Cloonacool GAA Club January 25
25 Jan 2012
The Club are holding an enrolment/Registration evening for underage players and their parents, in the New club rooms in the Community Park on Friday 27thJanuary 2012 a...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Tables January 22
25 Jan 2012
Sligo– Leitrim & D.S.L Tables 22nd Jan 2012 Best Western Sligo Southern Super League &nb...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer Tables January 21
25 Jan 2012
Sligo Leitrim Under 11 League P W D L ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer Results January 21
25 Jan 2012
Results Sat 21st Jan Dial A Bus Under 12 League Group One &...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer January 28-30
25 Jan 2012
Fixtures Sat 28th Jan 2012 Under 11 League Ballygawley Celtic...more
Sligo Rugby Club January 25
25 Jan 2012
Under 19 Sligo 12 Limavady Grammar 0 After two weeks of pressurized League action, our preparation for the Cup commenced with a friendly against a visit...more
Man sentenced to life for murder in Donegal church car park
25 Jan 2012
A bus driver has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 27-year-old man in a church car park in Donegal almost four years ago. Andrew Burns was shot...more
Controversial issue of naming Sligo park could be deferred
25 Jan 2012
The controversial issue of naming a park in Sligo town may be deferred for a number of months, it was revealed at this weeks meeting of Sligo Borough Council. A m...more
TD says he won't pay "immoral" household charge
24 Jan 2012
Sligo-North Leitrim Sinn Fein Deputy, Michael Colreavy, says he will not pay the household charge of 100 euro. In a statement this afternoon, Deputy Colreavy s...more
Sligo's chances of holding All Ireland Fleadh increase
24 Jan 2012
Sligo's chances of hosting the all Ireland Fleadh have increased dramatically with the news that the Ulster Council of Comhaltas Ceoltoiro Eireann's has reject...more
Donegal Co Co fined €5,500 for gross negligence
24 Jan 2012
Donegal County Council has been fined €5,500, including costs, for gross negligence in the protection of the river Eske and its fish stocks. Judge Kevin Kilra...more
Visitor restrictions in place at Letterkenny General Hospital
24 Jan 2012
The management at Letterkenny General Hospital is advising that visiting restrictions are in place at surgical one ward in the hospital due to suspected cases of the w...more
MD of Knock Airport calls for support from tourism bodies
24 Jan 2012
The Managing Director of Ireland West Airport says it's extremely important that tourism bodies in the west and north west lend their support to new routes to ensu...more
MD of Knock Airport calls for support from tourism bodies
24 Jan 2012
The Managing Director of Ireland West Airport says it's extremely important that tourism bodies in the west and north west lend their support to new routes to ensu...more
Deputy Pearse Doherty releases Oireachtas expenses
24 Jan 2012
Donegal South West Deputy Pearse Doherty has published his Oireachtas Expenses for 2011. The Sinn Fein Deputy says all TDs and Senators should do the same and be ...more
Ballyshannon Cllr rejoins the Fianna Fail party
24 Jan 2012
A Ballyshannon Town cllr has decided to rejoin the Fianna Fail party. Former Independent cllr Pat O Malley's membership was ratified at a meeting of the local...more
Sligo Labour Cllrs vote against household tax
24 Jan 2012
A Sligo Labour Party councillor has come out against the Government's new household tax. Cllr Jim McGarry called on members of Sligo Borough Council to oppose...more
IT Sligo in talks to form part of BMW Technological University
24 Jan 2012
The five institutes of technology in the Border, Midlands and West region, including Sligo and Letterkenny, say they are at an advanced stage in discussions regarding ...more
Deputy McConalogue expresses disappointment at IDA job figures
24 Jan 2012
Donegal Fianna Fail Deputy, Charlie McConalogue, has expressed disappointment with the latest IDA job creation figures for the North West. He says the figures con...more
Fracking causes serious health concerns
23 Jan 2012
The Irish Doctors' Environmental Association is stating that public health dictates that we should not allow the practice of fracking for fossil fuels to take hold...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Round-Up January 21-22
23 Jan 2012
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE SATURDAY MATCH REPORTS 21st January 2012 Willie Duffy Saturday Division One Dunfanaghy Town 1 C...more
Senator O' Domhnaill hits out a Budget cutbacks to farmers
23 Jan 2012
Donegal Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill is hitting out at the Government for Budget cutbacks which affect farmers. The Fianna Fail Senator says under measures an...more
Donegal drivers most likely to assist stranded motorists
23 Jan 2012
Drivers from Donegal are the most likely to pull in and help a stranded motorist, according to a new survey from AA Ireland. A total of 61% of drivers in Donegal ...more
131 jobs lost in Donegal Gaeltacht in 2011
23 Jan 2012
A total of 131 jobs were lost in the Donegal Gaeltacht in 2011. That's according Uduras Na Gaeltachta's end of year report. A total of 259 new jobs were...more
Hawk's Well celebrates 30th birthday
23 Jan 2012
The Hawk's Well Theatre in Sligo celebrated it's 30th birthday over the weekend. The Druid Theatre Company preformed Big Maggie, staring Ashli...more
Gardai call for tougher laws to protect officers on duty
23 Jan 2012
Gardai have called for tougher laws to protect officers on duty as a tribute to two gardai who were killed in the line of duty in Donegal. Gardai have spoken out ...more
Death of elderly hospital patient in Killybegs to be raised with HSE
23 Jan 2012
The death by drowning of an elderly hospital patient in Killybegs is to be raised with the Health Service Executive . It is to be asked how 87-year-old Paddy Keen...more
Sligo man criticises trial of Colin Duffy and Brian Shivers
23 Jan 2012
The verdict delivered in the trial of Colin Duffy and Brian Shivers on Friday is an indictment of British courts in Ireland according to an Irish republican political ...more
Strand Celtic Football Club January 22
23 Jan 2012
UNDER 19 TEAM GET COMFORTABLE WIN AWAY AT COOLANEY COOLANEY UNITED 2 STRAND CELTIC 5 Our under 19 side had a comfortable win away at coolaney...more
Bunninadden GAA Club January 22
22 Jan 2012
The club AGM has been rescheduled, due to a bereavement in the club, for Friday the 27th January @ 8.30pm in the Community Park meeting r...more
Harps confirm two more pre-season friendlies
22 Jan 2012
Finn Harps have confirmed two more friendly fixtures in the lead up to the new season. On Friday night next, 27th January, Harps will play Donegal League side Curragh ...more
Successful weekend for Sligo and Donegal athletes
22 Jan 2012
Tir Chonaill AC club members Mary McLoone and Karl Griffin both took gold medals home from the Senior AAI Indoor Games in Nenagh at the weekend. McLoone won the wo...more
Rovers U19s beat St Pat's
22 Jan 2012
The Sligo Rovers U19s defeated St Patrick’s Athletic 2-1 in Dublin in the first round of the U19 Cup. They’ll play Shamrock Rovers in Round Two. ...more
Sligo lose but Leitrim win in FBD League
22 Jan 2012
Sligo rounded off their FBD League campaign with a 4-9 to 0-12 defeat to Galway in Tuam yesterday. Leitrim had a 1-11 to 0-7 win over GMIT in Strokestown. NUIG...more
Sligo basketballer stars again for UL
22 Jan 2012
Riverstown’s Aoife McDermott hit 18 points as league-leaders UL hammered Liffey Celtics in the Women’s SuperLeague on Saturday. UL continued their impe...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Round-Up January 22
22 Jan 2012
Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League In the Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League second placed Yeats Utd. held host to fi...more
Sligo Rovers Associate Sponsors programme
22 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers have announced the launch of their Associate Sponsor programme for the 2012 season. As part of this fundraising drive supporters have the opportunity of h...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer January 29
22 Jan 2012
Sligo – Leitrim & District Soccer League Fixtures Sunday 29th Jan 2012. Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League KO 11am. ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Results January 22
22 Jan 2012
Sligo – Leitrim & District Soccer League Results Sunday 22nd Jan 2012. Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League KO 11am. ...more
Tubbercurry Golf Club January 22
22 Jan 2012
Tubbercurry Golf Club notes, Results for recent competitions. January 8th– 9 hole stroke – Sponsored by Tubbercurry Golf Club Winner...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club January 22
22 Jan 2012
There will be a Senior Mens Players Meeting on this Saturday (the 28th of January) at 4pm in the Hillary Rooms, Banada. All Senior Panel members are asked to attend. ...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Results January 21-22
22 Jan 2012
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE RESULTS LIST DONEGAL SATURDAY LEAGUE SATURDAY 21-1-2012 Willie Duffy Saturday Division One Dunfanaghy T...more
Donegal athletes enjoy successful weekend
22 Jan 2012
Tori Pena (Finn Valley AC) improved her Irish Pole Vault Record to 4.45m in Reno, Nevada USA yesterday evening. Although short of the World Indoor qualification standa...more
FAI Schools Soccer Results & Fixtures
21 Jan 2012
RESULTS: UMBRO FAI Schools Dr.Tony O’Neill Cup Ulster Quarter Finals ScoilMhuire Secondary School, Buncrana 3-0 St. Aidan's Comprehensive,...more
Sligo Astro League January 25-February 3
21 Jan 2012
SligoRovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Fixtures Wednesday 25th January Division One SligoPlumbing & Heating vs. P.S.O., 7pm ...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League Results January 20
21 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Results Friday 20th January McCullagh Carpentry Division Two SRFC Reserves 1 &nda...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League Round-Up January 21
21 Jan 2012
There were only three games last week in the Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League and all three were in the McCullagh Carpentry Division Two. The big movers were t...more
Two bodies recovered from Killybegs Harbour identified
21 Jan 2012
The two bodies recovered from the Killybegs Harbour in separate incidents yesterday have been identified. The first was the body of 50-year-old fisherman Michael ...more
Future of Garden Hill is secured
20 Jan 2012
St Joseph's Private Hospital in Sligo is to remain open. It's was feared the hospital would be forced to close tomorrow with the loss of around 40 jobs if...more
Carrick VS beaten in Ulster quarter-final
20 Jan 2012
Carrick Vocational School have been beaten in the Ulster Vocational Schools U16 quarter-final this afternoon. The Donegal champions lost to Tyrone&rsquo...more
Search on for missing elderly Killybegs man
20 Jan 2012
Gardai in Killybegs are appealing for information in relation to a missing elderly man in the area. The 87 year old man went missing this morning, and was last...more
Sligo Astro League Results January 16-18
20 Jan 2012
Club Bar 1 - 1 Fowleys Bar K&M Celtic 3 - 1 International Miller Bar 0 - 3 Mickey Macs Donegans 1 - 1 Town & County Shennanigans 2 - 2 STSG Morans Ba...more
Sligo's Emmet Dunleavy to make international debut in Antrim
20 Jan 2012
Sligo’s Emmet Dunleavy will make his international debut for Ireland as part of the senior men’s team for the Antrim International Cross Country event tomo...more
Body discovered in Killybegs
20 Jan 2012
The body of a man has been discovered in Killybegs. The discovery was made in the water at the Harbour at lunchtime today. It's believed the deceas...more
Leitrim's Hastings Cup game against Roscommon is re-scheduled
20 Jan 2012
The Hastings Cup game between Roscommon and Leitrim which was scheduled to take place tomorrow will now not take place until Saturday week. The sides wi...more
St John's prepare to host Athenry in Connacht Cup
20 Jan 2012
Connacht Cup champions Athenry will take on Sligo’s St John’s in the Connacht Cup on Sunday. The Carraroe side only returned to junior socce...more
Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher table quiz
20 Jan 2012
Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher GAA Club are holding a fundraising table quiz in Gurn's Milestone Bar in Manorhamilton tonight. The event will kick off at 10...more
New Donegal hurling boss appointed
20 Jan 2012
Burt’s Ray Durack is the new Donegal senior hurling boss. The former county hurler was ratified to the position during the week and takes over fro...more
Russell signs for St Pat's
20 Jan 2012
St Patrick's Athletic have signed former Sligo Rovers midfielder John Russell. Russell enjoyed two hugely successful seasons at The Showgrounds help...more
New Sligo ladies boss takes first training session tonight
20 Jan 2012
Former Galway and Mayo manager Pat Costello Will take charge of his first training session with the Sligo ladies this evening. The Galway native was...more
Curran appointed Donegal U21 boss
20 Jan 2012
Maxi Curran is the new Donegal U21 football boss. The Downings clubman is a current member of Jim McGuinness’s senior management team, having prev...more
Sligo Rovers season tickets on sale
20 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers 2012 Season Tickets remain on sale and cost: €230 for adults, €150 for students/oaps (with valid id); & €100 for...more
Donegal referees and umpires courses
20 Jan 2012
A Referees' Beginners Course will be held in Jackson's Hotel, Ballybofey on 4th February at 9.30 a.m. All clubs are asked to nominate at least two (2) and ...more
St Joseph’s Private Hospital in Sligo is to remain open
20 Jan 2012
St Joseph's Private Hospital in Sligo is to remain open. It's was feared the hospital would be forced to close tomorrow with the loss of around 40 jobs if...more
North West MEP says Government should resist pressure from Germany & France
20 Jan 2012
North West MEP Marian Harkin says the Irish Government needs to resist pressure coming from Germany and France for a uniform corporate tax rate across the EU. Ms ...more
Sligo General unable to provide vital data on antenatal HIV testing
20 Jan 2012
Sligo General Hospitalwas unable to provide vital data on antenatal HIV testing carried out in 2009 and 2010 due to technical difficulties with retrieving the informat...more
Donegal South West listed as healthcare black spot
20 Jan 2012
Donegal is among a number of healthcare black spots have been identified on maps which show gaps in access to services across Ireland. The most startling finding s...more
SF regrets Branley resignation
19 Jan 2012
Sinn Fein has now confirmed that Ballyshannon Town Councillor, Rosaleen Branley, has resigned from the Party. In a statement issued this evening the Chairperson o...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club January 18
19 Jan 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com DINNER DANCE: The club dinner dance is taking place on Feb 4th in the Clarion Hotel. Deja Groove will be keeping us...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club January 18
19 Jan 2012
It was with deep sadness we learned of the passing of Ann Gallagher of Clooncagh last week. Wife of our President Mickey Gallagher. Ann is ...more
O'Domhnaill's Council expenses being investigated
19 Jan 2012
Donegal County Council have revealed they are investigating an allegation in relation to expense claims by Fianna Fail Senator, Brian O’Domhnaill. The Ac...more
Sligo Youth League January 21-23
19 Jan 2012
Fixtures Sat 21st Jan Dial A Bus Under 12 League Grou...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club January 18
19 Jan 2012
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com The Pitch: Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club is staging award winning author Shane Conn...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club January 18
19 Jan 2012
~ YES WE CAN ~ We have another collection aluminium drink cans for recycling to help raise much needed funds for Aodh Ruadh at Father Tierney Park this&...more
Castleconnor GAA Club January 18
19 Jan 2012
Bereavements: Last Tuesday was an awful day in the parish. In the morning we were to hear the sad news that our long serving club president Mick Gillard had died...more
St Mary's GAA Club January 18
19 Jan 2012
St. Mary’s Notes 16th January 2012 http://stmarys.sligo.gaa.ie/ Underage Boys Presentation Night: After a very successful year...more
Fracking debated in the Dail
19 Jan 2012
The Minister of State for Natural Resources says no hydraulic fracturing has taken place in the State and no application has been made to do so. Fergus O...more
Negotiations regarding sale of MBNA advance
19 Jan 2012
It's understood negotiations regarding the sale of MBNA in Leitrim have advanced in recent weeks according to the Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton. Minister Br...more
Calls for upgrade works at Manorhamilton graveyard
19 Jan 2012
There are calls for Leitrim County Council to provide funding for improvement works at St Clare's graveyard in Manorhamilton. Community activist, Mr Gabriel M...more
Visitor restrictions in place at Letterkenny General Hospital
19 Jan 2012
Visiting restrictions are in place at Letterkenny General Hospital due to an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug. Arrangements will be made for family members ...more
Sligo Astro League Results January 16
19 Jan 2012
Club bar 1 - 1 Fowleys Bar K&M Celtic 3 - 1 International Miller Bar 0 - 3 Mickey Macs Donegans 1 - 1 Town & County ...more
McGuinness taking positives after McKenna Cup exit
19 Jan 2012
Jim McGuinness is taking the positives from Donegal’s Dr McKenna Cup campaign, despite losing all three games in the competition. The D...more
Dr McKenna Cup Results January 18
19 Jan 2012
Power NI Dr McKenna Cup Round 3 Section A Antrim &nbs...more
McHugh to be given Finn Harps testimonial
19 Jan 2012
Finn Harps Captain Kevin McHugh will begin his eleventh season in 2012 in the blue of Harps. To mark his previous ten years with the club, over two sp...more
Connacht team to face Harlequins
19 Jan 2012
Connacht Rugby have announced the team that will face Harlequins tomorrow night (The Sportsground, 20.00) The side sees just one change from ...more
Ballyshannon Table Quiz for Marlins Swimming Club
19 Jan 2012
There is fundraising table quiz for the Marlins Swimming Club in Owen Roe’s Bar in Ballyshannon this evening at 9.45pm. ...more
New Sligo Fit4Life League gets underway this evening
19 Jan 2012
The Sligo Fit4Life Winter League gets underway this evening with a two-mile run at Riverside in Cleveragh from 6.30pm. Walkers, joggers and r...more
Leitrim Supporters Club annual launch night in Dublin tonight
19 Jan 2012
The Leitrim GAA Supporters Dublin Branch 26th Anniversary Launch will take place this evening at 8pm in the Herbert Park Hotel in Ballsbridge. ...more
Dr McKenna Cup Semi-Finals January 22
19 Jan 2012
Sunday, January 22 Power NI Dr McKenna Cup Semi-Finals (Morgan Athletic Grounds, Armagh) Derry &nb...more
Gardai attend the scene of house fire in Killybegs
19 Jan 2012
Ballyshannon Gardai were called to the scene of a house fire in Killybegs in the early hours of this morning. The incident happened just after 1am at a house on Co...more
Ballyshannon Town Cllr Rosaleen Branley resigns from Sinn Fein
19 Jan 2012
It is being reported this morning that Ballyshannon Town Councillor Rosaleen Branley has resigned from the Sinn Féin party with immediate effect. She will ...more
NW MEP calls for independent credit rating
19 Jan 2012
North West Fianna Fail MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher is calling for the establishment of an independent credit rating agency. Mr Gallagher's comments follow Stan...more
Man wanted by Donegal Gardai on prositiution charge in court
19 Jan 2012
A Romanian man who is wanted by gardai in Co Donegal appeared in court in Derry yesterday on a prostitution charge. The defendant, 25-year-old Ra-zan No-co-lae Gro...more
Sligo hotel ranked in the top 25 in the world
19 Jan 2012
A new survey ranks a Sligo Hotel amongst the top 25 in the world. The Strandhill Lodge and Suite has made it into 13th place according to the TripAdvisor Travelle...more
Senator brands Tamboran's CE's comments as disrespectful
19 Jan 2012
Senator Marc Mac Sharry is branding comments by the Chief Executive of Tamboran Resourses as dismissive and disrespectful of the people of Leitrim, Sligo and Donega...more
Powell signs for Shamrock Rovers
18 Jan 2012
Shamrock Rovers have added full-back Conor Powell to their squad for the season ahead. The former Bohs defender spent the second half of last season at ...more
Sligo Rugby Football Club January 18
18 Jan 2012
Sligo women’s first game in the Ulster Rosie Stewart Cup against Enniskillen, a Senior AIL side. Sligo’s first away test of 2012. It was going to be ...more
Castleconnor GAA Club Bord na nOg AGM this evening
18 Jan 2012
Castleconnor GAA Club Bord na nOg AGM will take place this evening at 7.30pm in the Castleconnor Community Centre with the monthly club meeting following at 8.30pm. ...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club January 18
18 Jan 2012
Underage The annual Bord na nÓg presentations will take place on Sunday 29th January @ 4pm in the clubhouse @ the banks. This is an evening where we acknowl...more
FBD League January 21-22
18 Jan 2012
FBD INSURANCE LEAGUE 2012 SECTION A Round 4 Saturday 21st January @6.00pm Sligo IT v ...more
IT Sligo says no agreement made with Tamboran on training course
18 Jan 2012
IT Sligo says no agreement was made with Tamboran Resources regarding a training course for future employees of the gas exploration company. The Chief Executive of...more
IT Sligo says no agreement made with Tamboran on training course
18 Jan 2012
IT Sligo says no agreement was made with Tamboran Resources regarding a training course for future employees of the gas exploration company. The Chief Executive o...more
Deputy McLoughlin says he expects annoucement on DEIS schools shortly
18 Jan 2012
Sligo North Leitrim Deputy Tony McLoughlin says he expects an announcement from the Minister for Education regarding cuts to schools in disadvantaged areas with the ne...more
Over 1500 people treated on trollies at Sligo General last year
18 Jan 2012
Over 1500 people were treated on trollies at Sligo General hospital last year according to figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. The fig...more
Sligo shows biggest fall in building activity last year
18 Jan 2012
Sligo showed the biggest fall in new building activity this year with a 63% drop compared with 2010. Figures from GeoDirectory show there where only 217 new bu...more
Beltra man who fought to be reunited with wife in nursing homes passes away
18 Jan 2012
A Beltra man who fought to be reunited with his wife in a nursing home in Sligo has passed away. Patrick Rushe had begged the HSE to allow him to join his 92-year...more
Tamboran vows to proceed with gas exploration
18 Jan 2012
The Chief Executive of Tamboran Resources is vowing to proceed with gas exploration despite bans being imposed by County Councils in the region. This week Sligo an...more
Inquest hears details into the death of Leitrim Garda
18 Jan 2012
An inquest in the death of a 24 year old Leitrim Garda Gary McLoughlin who died after suffering multiple injuries as a result of the crash on in Decembe,r 2009 near Bu...more
Auditors report shows Sligo Co Co in serious financial difficulty
18 Jan 2012
Concerns over Sligo County Council's financial state of affairs were raised at this weeks meeting of the local authority. Cllr Declan Bree put forward a motion...more
Grenades discovered at Sligo home
18 Jan 2012
Two unexploded grenades were discovered at a home in Sligo yesterday afternoon, and had to be destroyed by an Army bomb disposal team. The grenades, dating from t...more
15 foot whale washed up on Tullaghan Strand
17 Jan 2012
A 15 foot whale has washed up on the shore line near Tullaghan in Co. Leitrim. The Irish Whale and Dolphin group says the female Pilot whale may be there for over ...more
MEP Harkin accuses Ministers of misleading public on septic tank issue
17 Jan 2012
North West MEP Marion Harkin is accusing two Government Ministers of making misleading statements in support of the what she discribes as Government’s attempt to...more
Plans for N4 upgrade to be submitted in April
17 Jan 2012
Sligo County Council will now submit proposals to the National Roads Authority in April in an effort to move to the next stage of upgrading a section of the N4. P...more
Deputy Colreavy calls on Government to taken action on school cuts
17 Jan 2012
Local Government representatives need to take action in order to safe-guard schools in disadvantaged areas against budget cuts according to Sinn Fein Deputy Michael Co...more
Organ transplant travel centre has no key staff
17 Jan 2012
A national centre aimed at preventing a repeat of the incident which cost Leitrim teenager Meadhbh McGivern a liver transplant will begin operating from today, despite...more
12 people on trollies at Sligo General Hospital today
17 Jan 2012
There are 12 patients being treated on trollies at Sligo General Hospital today. That's according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, who have rele...more
Principal raises concerns about cuts to disadvantaged schools
17 Jan 2012
The Principal of a national school in Sligo town says there are huge concerns regarding the proposed cutbacks to disadvantaged schools in the budget. Jean McGowan ...more
New route to Leeds-Bradford from Ireland West Airport Knock
17 Jan 2012
Flybe has announced a new 3-times-a-week service from Ireland West Airport Knock to Leeds Bradford in the UK. The new route will commence on the 25th March...more
Cllr O' Neill puts forward proposal to ban fracking in Donegal
17 Jan 2012
A proposal to ban the practice of hydraulic fracturing or fracking in Donegal has been put before a special meeting of of Donegal County Council by the Deputy Mayor of...more
Safety concerns for pupils at Manorhamtilon Gael Scoil
17 Jan 2012
A Leitrim County Cllr is raising concerns for the safety of pupils at the Gael Scoil Chluainin in Manorhamilton. Sein Fein Cllr Sean McSharry is calling on the loc...more
Two Sligo Schools lobby politicians on DEIS cuts
16 Jan 2012
The Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has been urged by teachers at two Sligo national schools and by the boards of managements at the schools to reverse cutbacks ...more
Members of Sligo County Council vote to ban fracking
16 Jan 2012
Members of Sligo County Council have voted unanimously to ban the practice of fracking in the county and to amend its County Development Plan accordingly. The dec...more
Smyths Toys to relocate to Sligo Retail Park
16 Jan 2012
Smyths Toys Superstores has announced that it is to relocate its existing Sligo store at the Cleveragh Retail Park to the Sligo Retail Park on the Old Dublin Road at t...more
Results from Sligo General Hospital audits released
16 Jan 2012
The results of a number of audit reports for Sligo and Letterkenny General Hospital have been released. The reports were among dozens completed between January and...more
Gardai called for assistance following disturbances in Sligo pubs
16 Jan 2012
It's understood Gardai were called for assistance following disturbances at number of pubs in Sligo yesterday evening. Gardai were called to move on a group of...more
Donegal activists attend protest on Household Charges
16 Jan 2012
Activitists from Donegal were among a group of 200 people who attened a meeting in Dublin at the weekend againist the new 100 euro house hold charge. The meeting ...more
North West 50:50 Group to meet in Sligo tonight
16 Jan 2012
A group dedicated to achieving equal representation in Irish politics is launching in the north west tonight. The North West 50:50 Group is being launched to coin...more
Bundoran RNLI called to assist surfer
16 Jan 2012
Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat were called to assist a surfer in trouble at Tullan Strand, Bundoran on Saturday The surfer got into difficulty around 4pm after his surf b...more
Gardai continue to investigate collision involving patrol car
16 Jan 2012
Gardai are continuing to investigate a two car collision involving a Garda patrol car in the early hours of Sunday morning in Monasteraden area of Co. Sligo ...more
Sligo and Leitrim pick up wins but Donegal are beaten
16 Jan 2012
Sligo, Leitrim and Fermanagh all picked up wins yesterday, but Donegal’s chances of advancing to the knockout stages of the McKenna Cup came to an end. Sligo...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Results January 14-15
16 Jan 2012
Sligo– Leitrim & District Soccer League Result Saturday 14th Jan 2012. Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League KO 8pm. ...more
Sligo All-Stars host Donegal Town
16 Jan 2012
Sligo All Stars hosted Donegal Town in U14 Girls & U16 Boys matches in the North West League on Sunday 15th January, at the Mercy College, Sligo. &q...more
Bunninadden GAA Club January 15
15 Jan 2012
The club are holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM)this Friday the 20th January @ 9pm in the Community Park meeting room. The club wishes to in...more
Tubbercurry Golf Club January 15
15 Jan 2012
Results for recent competitions. December 11th– 9 hole Stroke -Sponsored by Eileen Murtagh of Tubber-Access bus hire: The winner was Padraig Moran...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer January 22
15 Jan 2012
Sligo – Leitrim & District Soccer League Fixtures Sunday 22nd Jan 2012. Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League KO 11am. ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Round-Up January 15
15 Jan 2012
Leadership of the Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League took a massive swing this weekend Boyle Celtic entertained Manor Rangers on Saturday night at Celtic p...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer Tables January 15
15 Jan 2012
Sligo Leitrim Under 11 League P W D L ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer January 14
15 Jan 2012
Results Sat 14thJan 2012 Under 11 League Yeats Utd...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Results January 14-15
15 Jan 2012
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE RESULTS LIST DONEGAL SATURDAY LEAGUE SATURDAY 14-1-2012 Downtown Cup Group A Glencar Celtic ...more
Two Car Collision involving Garda Patrol Car in Co. Sligo
15 Jan 2012
A two car collision occurred overnight in the Gurteen/Monasteraden area of Co. Sligo involving the Garda Patrol car. The incident happened after midnight when ano...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League January 11-13
14 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Results Wednesday 11th January McCullagh Carpentry Division Two Hargadon’s ...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League January 20-27
14 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Fixtures Friday 20th January McCullagh Carpentry Division Two Lang’s Bar v...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League Round-Up January 14
14 Jan 2012
Fiddler’s Creek are now only one point behind leaders Riverstown in Division One of the Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League after a night of contrating fort...more
Friday night's results in Sligo Rovers Astro League
14 Jan 2012
Division One P.S.O. 2, Riverstown 1 Graham Tiernan and Keith Hennessy with the goal for the P.S.O. while Vinny Boyd was on th...more
Sligo basketballer set to feature in national finals
13 Jan 2012
Riverstown native Aoife McDermott will be in action for the University of Limerick in the National Cup semi-finals in Cork this weekend. The former Slig...more
Donegal investors involved in Ponzi scheme
13 Jan 2012
A former estate agent who stole €1.6 million after he used solicitor Gerald Kean's name to encourage 25 - investors many of whom are from Donegal - to partici...more
Motion put forward by Deputy Doherty on school cuts defeated
13 Jan 2012
A motion put forward by Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty calling on the government to reverse cuts to schools in disadvantaged areas has been defeated. The moti...more
Public toilets in Donegal closed due to caretakers retirement
13 Jan 2012
Donegal County Council says the public toilets in Donegal town are closed due to the retirement of the caretaker. The facilities located in the main car park in D...more
Dr McKenna Cup results, fixtures and tables
13 Jan 2012
Results: Sunday 8th January Power NI Dr McKenna Cup Round 1 Section A Tyrone &...more
Cook and Ndo up for writers awards
13 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers manager Paul Cook and playmaker Joseph Ndo are both up for awards tonight at the Irish Soccer Writers’ annual banquet in Dublin. Both...more
Cluid continue probe into Bundoran Carbon Monoxide poisoning
13 Jan 2012
The Director of a housing development in Donegal says investigations are being carried out after a family of four were taken to hospital suffering from Carbon Monoxide...more
Belleek woman claims half million Lotto win
13 Jan 2012
A 28 year old woman from Belleek in Co Fermanagh has collected a cheque for half a milllion euros from Lotto headquarters - her prize from the EuroMillions Plus draw o...more
Rovers and Harps announce pre-season friendlies
13 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers will play junior soccer sides Boyle Celtic and Donegal Town, as well as Airtricity League First Division teams Salthill Devon, Athlone Town and Longford T...more
Sligo Fit4Life Winter League starts next Thursday
13 Jan 2012
An event for all levels of runner / walker. 6 events run on a handicap basis with slower walkers / runners starting ahead of faster competitors. Handicaps are ...more
Yeats County Hockey Club first home game on Sunday
13 Jan 2012
Yeats County Hockey Club will play their first home game of the season this Sunday, January 15, at 2.30pm at Sligo Rovers astro pitch. All supporters we...more
Leitrim U21s face Cavan in Cloone
13 Jan 2012
Leitrim’s U21 footballers will play Cavan this evening in the second round of the Hastings Cup. Leitrim lost their opening game of the competition...more
Leitrim Equestrian Centre and St John's hosting AGM
13 Jan 2012
Leitrim Equestrian Club are holding their AGM on Friday, January 13, in The Millrace Bar, Drumshanbo. The club is currently taking registrations for 2012 and new membe...more
Summerhill to face St Muredach's in Connacht Championship
13 Jan 2012
Summerhill College will face St Muredach’s of Ballina in the first round of the Connacht Senior A Football Championship. The game will take place ...more
Sligo man due in court in connection with death of Mari Connolly
13 Jan 2012
A Sligo man is to appear in court charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of 5-year-old Mari Connolly from Boyle today. 33-year-old John Lynch, with...more
Cllr hopeful fracking will be banned in Sligo
13 Jan 2012
An Ind Sligo cllr says he is hopeful Sligo County Council will place a ban on fracking similar to a number of other local authorities throughout the country. Cllr ...more
PSNI launch investigation after shots fired at a car in Belleek
12 Jan 2012
Detectives in the North have launched an investigation following reports that shots fired at a car in Belleek on Monday afternoon last. PSNI Officers are also app...more
16 patients on trollies at Sligo General Hospital
12 Jan 2012
There were 16 patients being treated on trollies at Sligo General Hospital today. That's according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, who have rel...more
Connacht trio come through training unscathed
12 Jan 2012
Connacht captain Gavin Duffy, lock Michael Swift and centre Dave McSharry all came through today’s training session without incident and look set to feature agai...more
Ruling on appeal by Marist brother convicted of abuse in Sligo deferred
12 Jan 2012
A ruling has been deferred on an appeal by a former Marist brother who is challenging his conviction for sexually abusing four young boys at a Sligo primary school ove...more
Concerns over cover for consultant at Our Lady's Hospital
12 Jan 2012
Concerns are being raised that the HSE is not providing cover for a consultant who due to go maternity leave from Our Lady's Hospital in Manorhamilton. Sligo ...more
Minister Perry says small businesses central to recovery
12 Jan 2012
The Government is acutely aware of the importance of the small and medium enterprises business sector, which employs more than 650,000 people according to Minister of ...more
Redundancy packages being discussed for Jack & Jones staff
12 Jan 2012
It's understood redundancy packages are being discussed following the closure of the Jack and Jones Store in Johnston Court in Sligo. The store shut its doors ...more
Reported changes to the Donegal constituencies will mean five TD's-Sen. Harte
12 Jan 2012
A Donegal Labour Party Senator says the reported changes to the Donegal constituencies under a redraw of the electoral map will see Donegal South West and Donegal Nort...more
Homeowners in 180 ghost estates in the region will not have to pay the new household charge
12 Jan 2012
Homeowners in over 180 unfinished housing estates across the North West region will be exempt from paying the new household charge. There has been stiff...more
SF to table a motion about cuts in education in the Dail today
12 Jan 2012
The Education Minister's again insisted he'll be guided by a review of disadvantaged schools when making decisions about removing teachers. Ruai...more
Castleconnor Lotto draw postponed
12 Jan 2012
Castleconnor GAA Club Lotto Draw scheduled for Friday Night in Mahony's Bar, Corballa has been postponed due to a bereavement. ...more
Castleconnor GAA Club January 11
12 Jan 2012
Castleconnor GAA Club Lotto Draw scheduled for Friday Night in Mahony's Bar, Corballa has been postponed due to a bereavement. ...more
Sligo County Board extend JobBridge deadline
12 Jan 2012
Sligo County Board have extended the deadline for applications for its internships through the government’s JobBridge programme. The Board will re...more
Leitrim Equestrian Club January 12
12 Jan 2012
Leitrim Equestrian Club are having there AGM this Fri 13th Jan in the Millrace bar, Drumshanbo. We are currently taking registrations for 2012 and that new members are...more
Donegal yet to appoint U21 manager
12 Jan 2012
Donegal County Board have still to appoint the county’s next U21 manager. The position remains unfilled ten weeks before the county’s Ulster...more
Ulster Bank looks to cut 600 jobs in the Republic of Ireland
12 Jan 2012
Ulster Bank is looking to cut 600 jobs in the Republic of Ireland. A statement from management says the decision's being taken as part of the Bank's overa...more
Students from the North West take part in BT Young Scientist Awards
12 Jan 2012
Students from across the north west are attending day two of the 48th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition at RDS in Ballsbridge today This year there are...more
Mayor of Donegal Town wants public toilet facilities re-opened
12 Jan 2012
The Mayor of Donegal Town says that locals in the area want the public toilet facilities re-opened. The service which is located in the main car park in...more
Chris O' Dowd to star in film set in Sligo
12 Jan 2012
Boyle man Chris O’ Dowd is to star in a film due to be shot in Sligo this year. The Calvary, will also star one of Ireland best known actors, Brendan Gleeson...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League January 11
12 Jan 2012
McCullagh Carpentry Division Two Hargadon's (Calry) 2, Killinaskully Wanderers 1 Brendan Lowry with both goals for Hargad...more
St Mary's GAA Club January 12
12 Jan 2012
St. Mary's Ladies Football, Presentation Night, Saturday 21st January in Southern Hotel Sligo. 8.30. Great night in store with food and dj. All welcome to attend :...more
Summerhill's Juvenile League final put back by two weeks
12 Jan 2012
Summerhill College’s Connacht Juvenile A League final has been put back by two weeks. The game against St Jarlath’s of Tuam, which was origi...more
Hastings Cup January 13-21
12 Jan 2012
Hastings Cup U21 FC Round Two Friday, January 13 Leitrim v Cavan (Cloone 8) Longford v...more
Connacht Colleges Senior B FC January 18-February 1
12 Jan 2012
CONNACHT COLLEGES SENIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP PRE LIM ROUND WEDNESDAY 18TH JANUARY 2012 12.30 p.m. ...more
Large numbers turn out to bid farewell to “The Girl From Donegal”
12 Jan 2012
Large numbers of mourners turned out yesterday to bid their final farewells to the renowned Donegal singer Bridie Gallagher. Ms Gallagher was buried out...more
Donegal man sets new world record for lamb shearing
12 Jan 2012
A Co Donegal man has broken the world record for lamb shearing. Ivan Scott sheared a record 744 lambs in eight hours in New Zealand. Mr S...more
FG plans to reduce Donegal constituencies by one seat
12 Jan 2012
Its being reported that Fine Gael wants Counties Donegal, Cork and Kerry to lose a TD and Dublin to lose three seats under a redraw of the electoral map. The coali...more
FG plans to reduce Donegal constituencies by one seat
12 Jan 2012
Its being reported that Fine Gael wants Counties Donegal, Cork and Kerry to lose a TD and Dublin to lose three seats under a redraw of the electoral map. The coali...more
Donegal TD says volumes of people are joining the campaign against the new Household Charge
12 Jan 2012
Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle says that more and more people are joining the new campaign against the new 100 euro household charge which was introduced in las...more
Donegal TD says volumes of people join campaign against the new Household Charge
12 Jan 2012
Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle says that more and more people are joining the new campaign against the new 100 euro household charge which was introduced in las...more
Motion calling for a ban on fracking will be debated by Sligo County Council
12 Jan 2012
A motion calling for a ban on fracking is expected to be put before this months meeting of Sligo County Council. Leitrim, Roscommon and Clare County Councils have...more
Glencar/Manor appoint O'Flaherty
11 Jan 2012
Glencar/Manorhamilton have appointed another Sligo man to manage their senior footballers for 2012. Bunninadden’s Fergal O’Flaherty has take...more
Connacht Gold welcomes moves which clear the way for acquisition of Donegal Creamers
11 Jan 2012
Connacht Gold is welcoming the decision by the Competition Authority to clear its acquisition of Donegal Creameries' milk and store business with immediate effect....more
Connacht Gold welcomes moves which clear the way for acquisition of Donegal Creamers
11 Jan 2012
Connacht Gold is welcoming the decision by the Competition Authority to clear its acquisition of Donegal Creameries' milk and store business with immediate effect....more
Success for Sligo trainer on Fairyhouse
11 Jan 2012
Dooney Rock provided Strandhill trainer Michael McElhone with his first winner since July 2008 when landing the feature Costa Coffee Dock Rated Hurdle at Fairyhouse to...more
Sligo referee picks up award
11 Jan 2012
Referee Marty Duffy, from Sligo, is presented with his Allianz Football League Division 2 referees' award by Uachtarán CLG Criostóir Ó Cu...more
Sligo Airport to share in funding of €5.4 million
11 Jan 2012
Sligo Airport is one of six regional airports to benefit from funds of almost 5.4 million euro to cover operating costs incurred in 2011. The money is being alloc...more
Sligo Airport to share in funding of €5.4 million
11 Jan 2012
Sligo Airport is one of six regional airports to benefit from funds of almost 5.4 million euro to cover operating costs incurred in 2011. The money is being alloc...more
New €40,000 public toliet for Sligo town
11 Jan 2012
A new 40 thousand euro public toilet has been given the go-ahead for Sligo town. It was decided at Sligo Borough Council's estimates meeting on Monday that...more
Sligo company receives approaches from top football clubs
11 Jan 2012
The owner of a Sligo company who won a contract to provide a state-of-the-art training pitch surface to European champions Barcelona says they were delighted to carry ...more
Sligo and Leitrim forestry owners urged to attend meeting
11 Jan 2012
Forest owners across Sligo and Leitrm are being urged to attend an information meeting in Ballymote tomorrow evening. The Sligo North Leirim Forest Owners Group a...more
Speculation mounts that Belleek woman wins Lotto Euro Millions plus game worth €500,000
11 Jan 2012
There is much speculation that a Belleek woman is the winner half a million euro's through the National Lottery The €6 quick pick ticket was bought on th...more
Young Donegal drivers face higher insurance costs according to survey
11 Jan 2012
Young male motorists are being charged up to €1,000 more for insurance than women. But insurers are being urged to narrow the gap in pricing between male and...more
22 people waiting on trollies across this north west
11 Jan 2012
There are 22 people waiting on beds in hospitals across the north west this afternoon. According to figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation there a...more
Finn Valley AC 5K series to return
11 Jan 2012
Finn Valley AC are repeating their successful Spring 5k road race series once again in 2012. This proved extremely popular last year and gave ...more
Donegal Town Youth Information Centre to close on January 31st
11 Jan 2012
The Youth Information Centre in Donegal Town will close on the 31st of this month. However, Foróige has confirmed that the DECK project, which operates f...more
Sligo co-op clear to buy Donegal stores
11 Jan 2012
Its being reported that the Competition Authority has cleared the acquisition of Donegal Creameries’ milk and retail stores by Connacht Gold. According to r...more
HSE says there are no plans to defer any clinics at Letterkenny General Hospital today
11 Jan 2012
The Health Service Executive says there are no plans to defer any clinics at Letterkenny General Hospital today. Yesterday, outpatient Clinics for Mr. Considine, D...more
Councillors react to Donegal County Councils budget for 2012
11 Jan 2012
A breakthrough was made at yesterday's budget meeting of Donegal County Council with a majority of members adopting a revised budget. €600,000 will be cut...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club January 11
11 Jan 2012
Underage The under 8s and under 10s resume training this Saturday in the Sportshall at the RCS.Training will be outdoors if the weather is good enough so come prep...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club January 11
11 Jan 2012
The annual AGM took place on Sunday afternoon in the community centre. Chairman Martin O'Malley opened proceedings by thanking all club members playing and otherwi...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club January 11
11 Jan 2012
~ REGISTRATION ~ Club membership for 2012 is now due and all club members are asked to submit their registration form and fee at their earliest convenience. In ord...more
Connacht Colleges Juvenile League Final January 27
11 Jan 2012
CONNACHT COLLEGES JUVENILE A LEAGUE FINAL FRIDAY 27TH JANUARY 2012 12.30 P.M. ...more
St Catherine's beaten in schools basketball semi-final
11 Jan 2012
St Catherine’s Killybegs were beaten in the U19 C Girls Schools Cup semi-final yesterday. The Donegal girls lost to Clonaslee Vocational School from Laois 66...more
St Clare's championship tie postponed
11 Jan 2012
St Clare’s game against Gortnor Abbey in the preliminary round of the Connacht Senior C Championship this afternoon has been postponed. The game between the ...more
Leitrim-Roscommon game switched to Ballinamore
11 Jan 2012
Leitrim’s FBD League game against Roscommon on Sunday has a new venue. The game will now take place at Sean O’Heslin’s GAA Park in Ballinamore in...more
Blinkhorn signs for York City
11 Jan 2012
Former Sligo Rovers striker Matthew Blinkhorn has signed for English Conference side York City. The forward spent two-and-a-half-years successful at Rovers, and sc...more
Cloonacool GAA Club January 11
11 Jan 2012
The Club wish to thank all who supported their Annual Social night in Brennan’s over the festive Season. Outgoing Chairperson Michael Armstrong thanked John and ...more
Sligo man leads company to win contract providing training pitch surface to Barcelona FC
11 Jan 2012
An Irish company has won a contract to provide a state-of-the-art training pitch surface to European champions Barcelona. Support in Sport (SIS)- which ...more
Donegal County Council members reach budget for 2012
11 Jan 2012
Abreakthrough was made at yesterday’s budget meeting of Donegal County Council with a majority of members adopting a revised budget. €600,000 will...more
Man taken to hospital following single vehicle accident in Donegal Town
11 Jan 2012
One man was taken Sligo General Hospital yesterday evening after a single vehicle collision in Donegal Town. The incident happened at the Drumlonagher roundabout s...more
Man jailed for organising prostitution in Sligo
11 Jan 2012
A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for organising prostitution in Sligo. However, Judge Tony Hunt suspended half of the sentenc...more
Issue of independent consultant raised at Borough Council estimates meeting
10 Jan 2012
There are calls for Sligo Borough Council to use funds set aside for an independent consultant to monitor local authority meetings to be spent on community groups. ...more
Leitrim boy picked to star in Chris O' Dowd's new series
10 Jan 2012
An 11-year-old Leitrim schoolboy has been picked to be the star of Boyle man Chris O'Dowds new six-part series. David Rawle - a fifth-class pupil in Carrigall...more
Doherty calls on all Donegal TDs to support Sinn Féin motion on small rural schools
10 Jan 2012
Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty is appealing to local Oireachtas members to support his parties' motion calling on the government to reverse cuts to schools in ...more
Closing date to make submissions to the Constituency Boundary Commission is today
10 Jan 2012
The closing date for submissions to the Constituency Boundary Commission is today and already there has been a jump in the number of from people in County Leitrim lodg...more
30 people waiting on trollies in beds at hospitals across the North West
10 Jan 2012
30 people are currently waiting on trollies in beds at hospitals across the North West this afternoon. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says there are c...more
Local Bundoran Hotelier pays tribute to the late Bridie Gallagher
10 Jan 2012
Tributes are continued to be paid this morning to 87 year old Bridie Gallagher from Creeslough in Donegal who passed away yesterday. Well known si...more
Donegal Co Co estimates meeting resumes this morning
10 Jan 2012
Donegal County Council may become only the second local authority in the state's history to be dissolved for not being able to agree a budget. The C...more
Opposition expressed to plans to reduce the number of school wardens in Sligo
10 Jan 2012
Members of Sligo Borough Council have expressed their strong opposition to a plan to reduce the numbers of school wardens in the Town in the coming year. Co...more
Sheep skeleton discovered on Donegal farm
10 Jan 2012
Gardai discovered a sheep skeleton and other dying animals when they visited a farm in Co Donegal, According to reports in the Irish Times this morning.Garda&iacu...more
Sligo Labour cllr. criticises his own party for introducing the new Household Charge
10 Jan 2012
A Sligo Labour councillor has criticised his own party in Government for introducing the new Household Charge. Cllr Jim McGarry says the Fine Gael-Labou...more
Regional development wont suffer as Failte Ireland deals with budget cuts-CEO
10 Jan 2012
The North West region will not be affected by cuts to Failte Ireland budget for this year according to it's Chief Executive Shaun Quinn. He was spea...more
Tributes paid to Bridie Gallagher who passed away yesterday
10 Jan 2012
Tributes are being paid to the singer described as Ireland's "first international pop star" Bridie Gallagher who died yesterday aged 87. ...more
Failte Ireland warn of complacency in 2012 at its conference in Sligo
09 Jan 2012
Despite recent upbeat reports regarding an increase in overseas visitors to the north west in 2011, Fáilte Ireland is warning against any complacency in the tou...more
FG councillor to take legal action over online pictures
09 Jan 2012
Ballyshannon Fine Gael councillor, Barry O'Neill, says he is to take immediate legal action in relation to an online story relating to he and his wife. The...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club January 9
09 Jan 2012
At the Club AGM,last week,we made a small bit of History when Christina Walsh in Rhue was elected as a Club Patron. In this small way it recognises the contribution...more
Dr McKenna Cup January 14-15
09 Jan 2012
Saturday 14th January Power NI Dr McKenna Cup Round 2 (6.00pm) Section C Derry v UUJ at Celtic Park ...more
Basketball All-Ireland U19 C Final
09 Jan 2012
St.Nathys Ballaghadereen U19C Girls Clonaslee Vocational Schools (Laois) v St.Catherine’s Killybegs (Donegal), 13:00 ...more
Man accused of assaulting a garda remanded on bail at Donegal District Court today
09 Jan 2012
A Killybegs man, accused of assaulting a garda, was remanded on bail at Donegal District Court today. Declan Gallagher of Stragar, Killybegs is accused of assault...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club January 9
09 Jan 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com DINNER DANCE: The club dinner dance is takingplace on Feb 4th so put it in your diaries. More info to follow ! LOTTO: Lotto Re...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club January 9
09 Jan 2012
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Lotto Draw: The Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Lotto draw was held recently. The numbers ...more
Strand Celtic Football Club January 9
09 Jan 2012
UNDER 14 SIDE KEEP UP GOOD LEAGUE FORM Our under 14 side had an excellent home win over a gallant Arrow Harps side in Strandhill on Saturday morning last. Our goal...more
Tubbercurry Golf Club January 9
09 Jan 2012
Results for recent competitions. December 11th– 9 hole Stroke -Sponsored by Eileen Murtagh of Tubber-Access bus hire: The winner was Padraig Moran...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer January 14-15
09 Jan 2012
Sligo– Leitrim & District Soccer League Fixture Saturday 14th Jan 2012. Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League KO 8pm. ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Tables January 8
09 Jan 2012
Sligo– Leitrim & D.S.L Tables 8th Jan 2012 Best Western Sligo Southern Super League &nbs...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Round-Up January 9
09 Jan 2012
Sligo Leitrim & D.S.L. The Sligo Leitrim and District League representative team journeyed to Milebush Castlebar to challenge the Mayo League in thi...more
Failte Ireland to work with local businesses across the North West
09 Jan 2012
Failte Ireland says it will be working with local tourism businesses in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal to encourage them to remain focused on doing all they can to maintai...more
Sligo Chamber President welcomes IBAL results
09 Jan 2012
The President of the Sligo Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the news that Sligo town has retained it's Clean to European Norms title in the 2011 Anti Litter League...more
Discussions ongoing to find €250,000 investment for St Joseph's Private Hospital
09 Jan 2012
St Joseph's Private Hospital in Sligo says discussions with the financial advisors appointed of behalf of hospital consultants are on-going this week in the hope o...more
Average of 110 passengers a day used Donegal Airport last year
09 Jan 2012
An average of 110 passengers a day used Donegal Airport last year, according to end-of-year figures. Traffic numbers at the airport dropped by 14.3 per cent from ...more
Donegal astronomer on how to see one of the world's most famous solar phenomena
09 Jan 2012
One of the world's most famous and stunning solar phenomena is expected over Irish skies in the coming weeks. The Aurora Borealis, also known as the...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer Tables January 9
09 Jan 2012
Sligo Leitrim Under 11 League P W D L ...more
Ballygawley Celtic Football Club January 9
09 Jan 2012
Prize winners at the clubs Christmas draw were 1stKatie Mulhern c/o Colm Casserley 2nd Emma & Josh McDermott Collooney. 3rdAndrew McGoldrick Aughoo Sooey. Spot...more
Donegal Junior Soccer January 14-15
09 Jan 2012
DONEGAL SATURDAY LEAGUE SATURDAY 14-1-2012 K.O.2p.m. Downtown Cup Group A Glencar Celtic v Deele Harps Ramelton Mariners v Glenea United Res. Down...more
Donegal Junior Soccer weekend round-up
09 Jan 2012
Glencar Inn Saturday Division Two Fintown Harps 1 Deele Harps 0 In dry but cold conditions, Pairc Acla in Fintown saw the battle b...more
Donegal Schoolboys Soccer January 7
09 Jan 2012
EAST DIVISION: Saturday 7-1-2012 Under-12 Cup Quarter Finals Kildrum Tigers 6 v 0 Curragh Athletic Raphoe Town 1 v 2 Castlefin Celtic Deele Harps ...more
Donegal Schoolboys Round-Up January 8
09 Jan 2012
The Donegal Schoolboys League got back to action at the weekend with ten of the scheduled twelve matches going ahead despite the continuous rain that prevailed in the ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer January 14-16
09 Jan 2012
Fixtures Sat 14thJan 2012 Under 11 League Yeats Ut...more
Connacht Colleges GAA January 11
09 Jan 2012
CONNACHT COLLEGES SENIOR C CHAMPIONSHIP PRE LIM ROUND WEDNESDAY 11TH JANUARY 2012 12.30 p.m. &nb...more
Last ditch effort tomorrow to debate Donegal Co Co’s budget for 2012
09 Jan 2012
Donegal County Council may become only the second local authority in the state's history to be dissolved for not being able to agree a budget. The C...more
Donegal link to President Higgins new Council of State
09 Jan 2012
Former Ballyshannon resident and founder of SpunOut.ie Ruairí McKiernan has been appointed to the Council of State by President Michael D. Higgins. Ruair&i...more
Man charged with manslaughter of Mari Connolly from Boyle
09 Jan 2012
A man has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of 5-year-old Mari Connolly from Boyle Co. Roscommon. 33-year-old John Lynch with an address at ...more
Probe into claims of illicit meat sold in Donegal
09 Jan 2012
Its understood an investigation has been launched into reports of the illicit slaughter of cattle and distribution of beef from back-street abattoirs in areas along th...more
Probe into claims of illicit meat sold in Donegal
09 Jan 2012
Its understood an investigation has been launched into reports of the illicit slaughter of cattle and distribution of beef from back-street abattoirs in areas along th...more
Deaths prompt call for horseracing ban
09 Jan 2012
Animal rights activists are calling for an outright ban on horseracing following the deaths of five horses at this year's Leopardstown festival. The Alliance f...more
Large crowds attend protests across Donegal yesterday
09 Jan 2012
Large crowds turned out a numeous protest yesterday across Donegal to highlight their anger at the some of the recent decisions taken by the government regarding budge...more
Litter free result for Sligo in IBAL 2011 table
09 Jan 2012
The IBAL litter league results are out this morning with Sligo retaining its ‘Litter free’ status in 2011. Out of the 53 towns surveyed Slig...more
Fáilte Ireland to hold annual tourism industry briefing for the North in Sligo today
09 Jan 2012
Fáilte Ireland is holding its annual tourism industry briefing for the North West region in Sligo later today. The Chief Executive of the body Shaun Q...more
Donegal surfers nominated for sports awards
07 Jan 2012
Five south Donegal surfers have received nominations for the prestigious Donegal Sports Stars Awards which will be held at a ceremony on January 27th. Richard Fitz...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League Fixtures January 11-13
07 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Fixtures Wednesday 11th January McCullagh Carpentry Division Two Hargadon’s...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League Round-Up January 7
07 Jan 2012
After the Winter Break action resumed last week in the Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League and the game of the week was the sole Division One encounter as Sligo P...more
Finn Harps to host stewarding course
07 Jan 2012
Finn Harps are hosting a Level 5 Fetac Stewarding Course on February 18 in Ballybofey. The following arrangements are in place for the course: -&nbs...more
Harps confirm seven signings
07 Jan 2012
Finn Harps Director of Football Felix Healy, and Manager Peter Hutton, have tied up a number of signings ahead of the new Airtricity League First Division Season. ...more
Donegal Youth Soccer January 7
06 Jan 2012
DONEGAL SCHOOLBOYS FIXTURES SOUTH DIVISION: Saturday 7-1-2012 Under-12 Cup ...more
New Sligo Rovers striker among Final Whistle guests tonight
06 Jan 2012
New Sligo Rovers striker Mark Quigley will join Ocean FM's Darragh Cox on tonight's Final Whistle Show between 7-8pm. Leitrim's joint senior football b...more
Donegal man to hold protests across Donegal on Sunday
06 Jan 2012
A Donegal man who previously held a protest in Dublin to highlight his anger at the some of the recent decisions taken by the government regarding budget cuts and the ...more
Man feared being shot if drug dealer identity revealed
06 Jan 2012
A Bundoran man feared he might be shot if he revealed the identity of the drug dealer he was working for to gardai, Ballyshannon District Court heard today. Steph...more
Leitrim Council seeks provision of legal services in relation to debt recovery
06 Jan 2012
Leitrim County Council says it is seeking the provision of legal services in relation to debt recovery and not the engagement of a professional debt collector as...more
Busy weekend of GAA action in the northwest
06 Jan 2012
New Leitrim managers Barney Breen and George Dugdale will have their first game in charge on Sunday. Their side face Mayo in Ballyhaunis in the FBD Leag...more
Electrical manufacturer launches nationwide safety alert on range of fridge freezers
06 Jan 2012
An electrical manufacturer whose faulty gas cookers resulted in the deaths of two elderly women from Co. Donegal has stepped up a nationwide safety alert on a range of...more
Rovers sign midfielder Lee Lynch
06 Jan 2012
Lee Lynch has joined Sligo Rovers for the 2012 Airtricity League season. Lynch moves from Drogheda United to sign for Rovers. The Limerick born player previou...more
Former Priest to fight extradition order to Ireland granted against him at London Court
06 Jan 2012
Former Priest Peter Kennedy , who was sent to Britain from Brazil, is to fight an extradition order to Ireland granted against him at a London Magistrates C...more
Castleconnor U12 GAA presentations on Sunday
06 Jan 2012
Castleconnor GAA Club U-12 Football and Hurling Presentations take place in Mahony's Bar, Corballa this Sunday Jan 8th @ 4.00pm. ...more
Tragic victims of Carbon Monoxide poisoning returned to England
06 Jan 2012
The bodies of the father and his two children who died tragically in their home in Gurteen Co. Sligo from carbon monoxide poisoning before Christmas have been re...more
Leitrim man who died following assault due to be laid to rest today
06 Jan 2012
A 20 year old Leitirm man who died after being assaulted just two days before Christmas will be laid to rest today. Andrew Dolan lost his fight for life on Sunday,...more
Deputy McConalogue criticises health insurance hike
06 Jan 2012
Donegal North East TD Charlie McConalogue has criticised the 40% increase in the levy on health insurance policies, describing it as a direct attack on families who ar...more
Iarnrod Eireann investigates incident on Sligo train
06 Jan 2012
Iarnrod Eireann has confirmed that it is investigating an incident which occurred on the Dublin to Sligo train service yesterday evening.. There are unconfirmed re...more
FAI Cup visits Sligo General
05 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers star Danny Ventre pictured along with Andrew Longworth and his brother Chris and his sister Tess. Andrew is a huge Sligo Rovers fan but missed the FAI Cup...more
Jump in the number on the live register at every welfare office in the region last month
05 Jan 2012
There was an increase in the live register figures at nearly every welfare office across the North West last month. The number of people singing on jump...more
Donegal-UUJ game switched to Letterkenny
05 Jan 2012
Donegal’s opening game of the Dr McKenna Cup on Sunday has a new venue. Jim McGuinness’s men will now face the University of Ulster Jordanst...more
Leitrim Co Co seeks debt collector
05 Jan 2012
A professional debt collector is being sought by Leitrim County Council to collect money owed to them in unpaid rates, development levies and housing loans. ...more
Number of road deaths in Donegal falls by 20%
05 Jan 2012
Donegal is leading the way in pioneering new methods to tackle road deaths despite previously having a reputation for being the worst county in Ireland for road deaths...more
Rapist jailed for obstructing garda during investigation
05 Jan 2012
A 25-year-old convicted rapist was sentenced to four months in jail at Donegal District Court yesterday for obstructing a garda and drug possession. Martin O'...more
Sligo sides lose first games in FBD League
05 Jan 2012
Sligo’s two teams in the FBD League will turn their attention towards London after disappointing starts to the competition last night. The Sligo s...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League January 4
05 Jan 2012
Sligo Plumbing & Heating 1, Riverstown 2 Michael Walsh gave Sligo Plumbing & Heating the lead with Colin Burke equalising for Riverstown. There ...more
Donegal referees courses in February
05 Jan 2012
A Donegal Referees Beginners Course will be held in Jackson's Hotel, Ballybofey, on February 4, at 9.30am. All clubs are asked to nominate at least ...more
Sligo to Dublin train delayed
05 Jan 2012
Passangers on the seven o'clock train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly were delayed for over one hour today. In a statement issued to Ocean Fm news, a s...more
Fr Peter Kennedy due to face child abuse allegation in London court
05 Jan 2012
An Irish priest facing allegations of child sex abuse from the 1960's to the 1980's is due in court in London today. 72-year-old Fr Peter Kennedy was depor...more
Homes in Donegal remain without power this morning
05 Jan 2012
The ESB's continuing its efforts to reconnect customers electricity supply in Donegal today. 250 households or businesses are without power as a result of the...more
Efforts continue to repair Eircom faults in Sligo and Donegal
05 Jan 2012
Eircom is still working to repair faults, reported by customers in the north west after severe weather earlier this week. Some 6-thousand homes throughout the ...more
Met Eireann warn of high winds across the North West
05 Jan 2012
Pedestrians and cyclists are being urged to take extreme care this morning as high winds continue throughout the north west Hilly areas in Donegal and Sligo ar...more
Irish Rail responds to criticism that new rail cars are not being used
05 Jan 2012
Irish Rail has responded to claims by Ireland's National Rail Users Organisation that new trains allocated to the Sligo - Dublin route remain unused. Rail user...more
Changes to tourism body at odds with former IT Sligo lecturer's report
05 Jan 2012
An announcement by the Tourism Minister that Fáilte Ireland is taking over the promotion of tourism in Dublin runs counter to one of the principal recommendatio...more
Gardai warn of flooding in Donegal as the ESB says power has been restored to all households
04 Jan 2012
The ESB says power has been restored to all households affected by the stormy weather this week. However it says there may be some outages for a time today in pla...more
Three work related accidents in Donegal during 2011
04 Jan 2012
There was a 15 per cent increase in the number of fatal workplace accidents last year. The Health and Safety Authority says 55 people were killed while working...more
Sligo Rovers bring FAI Cup on tour
04 Jan 2012
The first picture is of Joseph Ndo, Raf Cretaro and Nicky Broujos, and the FAI Ford Cup pictured alongside management and staff of Sligo General Hospital as the club m...more
Rail group call for trains on Sligo route to be upgraded
04 Jan 2012
Ireland's National Rail Users Organisation is criticising Irish Rail after they say new trains allocated to Sligo to Dublin route remain unused. Rail users Ire...more
Charity tag fundraiser in Drumcliffe
04 Jan 2012
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point GAA Club raised nearly €1,300 for Motor Neurone. On the day nearly 130 people took to the field. The club would like to thank Mattie C...more
Crews contiue to work to restore power and phone lines in Sligo and Donegal
04 Jan 2012
Technical crews are still working to restore phone and electricity services which were cut off during stormy weather in recent days. Over a hundred ESB customers s...more
Social welfare card piloted in Sligo to be rolled out across the country
04 Jan 2012
A scheme piloted in Sligo which seen unemployment and social welfare recipients receive photo ID equipped with facial recognition is due to be rolled across the countr...more
Record number of whales washed up on North West coast
04 Jan 2012
A record number of whales and dolphins have been washed up on the Irish coastline over the past year - including two in Sligo. At 160 strandings, this is the high...more
B & B Ireland appoints Michael McLoone to board of directors
04 Jan 2012
B&B Ireland, the Ballyshannon-based body promoting and representing B&B owners in Ireland, has announced the appointment of former Donegal County Manager Micha...more
Sligo midfielder signs new deal at Finn Harps
04 Jan 2012
Sligo midfielder Barry O’Mahony has signed a new one-year deal with Finn Harps. The former Strand Celtic youngster played with Harps for the secon...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer January 7-9
04 Jan 2012
Fixtures Sat 7th Jan Dial A Bus Under 12 League Group Two...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club January 4
04 Jan 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com HAPPY NEW YEAR: Happy New Year to all our players and members. LOTTO: Lotto Results – Lotto Draw held in Earleys ...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club January 4
04 Jan 2012
New Year: The club would like to wish a happy and peaceful New Year to everyone in our club catchment area. Thank you for your continued support this ...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club January 4
04 Jan 2012
The club held a successful reunion on Friday night last in Jamesie's Bar in aid of the 1986 and 1987 league and championship double winning teams. In what was a gr...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club January 4
04 Jan 2012
~ LADIES ~ The Ladies AGM was held on Thursday 29th of December in Áras Aoidh Ruaidh. The following appointments were made. Chairman: Terence McShea; Secret...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club January 4
04 Jan 2012
Ladies The Naomh Muire ladies reconvened AGM took place on Thursday 29th December. There was a good turnout which was much appreciated and the following committee ...more
Donegal Sports Star Award nominees
04 Jan 2012
The final list of nominees for the 36th Donegal Sports Star Awards were released on Tuesday. In all there are 156 nominees in 36 different categories. Once again the c...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Top Scorers list
04 Jan 2012
Top Goal Scorers at 31/12/2011 Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division ...more
Donegal Junior Soccer January 7-8
04 Jan 2012
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE FIXTURES LIST DONEGAL SATURDAY LEAGUE SATURDAY 7-1-2012 K.O.2p.m. Glencar Inn Saturday Division...more
Donegal Junior Soccer tables January 4
04 Jan 2012
League table for Brian McCormick Sports Premier League Team P...more
FBD League January 4
04 Jan 2012
FBD INSURANCE LEAGUE 2012 SECTION A Round 1 Wednesday 4th January 6.30pm. ...more
Funeral of Leitrim student to take place on Friday
04 Jan 2012
The funeral of the 20-year-old Leitrim student who died following a violent assault in Mullingar before Christmas will take place on Friday at midday. Andrew Dola...more
Senator MacSharry calls on Government to help struggling mortgage holders
04 Jan 2012
Fianna Fáil Senator Marc Mac Sharry is calling on the Government to set a date for implementing an action plan to help struggling mortgage holders. Senator...more
Some homes across the North West still without power
04 Jan 2012
Some homes in remote parts of the west coast remain without electricity today after strong winds on Monday night. Last night, up to 500 houses were still experien...more
Disruption to some Eircom phone services across the North West
03 Jan 2012
The strong winds and heavy rain are also causing disruption to some Eircom phone services. The company says it has received reports of almost 5,000 faults on its ...more
St Joseph's commence talks in an effort to raise €250,000 to keep facility open
03 Jan 2012
Management at St Joseph's Hospital say they have commenced discussions with interested parties in the hope of finding an investment of €250,000 to keep the fa...more
Sligo debtors carrying some of the largest debt burdens in the country
03 Jan 2012
Debtors from county Sligo are carrying some of the largest debt burdens in the country since the onset of the recession. A county by county breakdown of debt has r...more
All fee paying schools to be investigated by Education Minister
03 Jan 2012
An investigation is due to begin soon on how all private schools are using the fees they receive The report is being carried out on the orders of Education Ministe...more
Donegal lobby group stands behind plans to refuse to pay the new Household Charge
03 Jan 2012
The Spokesperson for the 'Cant pay -wont pay' campaign group in county Donegal Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says that its members firmly stand...more
ESB customers in the North West worst hit following strong storms
03 Jan 2012
The ESB says around 7 thousand homeowners are without electricity this lunchtime. This morning around 15 thousand householders were in the dark after po...more
Sligo born lawyer named "Prosecutor of the Year"
03 Jan 2012
A Sligo born lawyer whose zero-tolerance approach has earned her the name "Mean Mary" has been named the "Prosecutor of the Year" by officials in T...more
Crews work to restore power to homes in the North West
03 Jan 2012
Around 11 thousand homes are still without power after violent overnight storms. 15 thousands ESB customers were in darkness this morning, after power l...more
5 people receive gift of life following tragic death of Leitrim student
03 Jan 2012
At least five people have been given the gift of life by a biomedical science student from Leitrim who died after an assault on a festive night out. 20 year-...more
House prices fall by 7.2% in the North West
03 Jan 2012
The latest Daft House Price Report shows that asking prices for houses in the north west fell by an average of 7.2% in 2011. The average asking price in Sligo ...more
Severe winds batter the north west
03 Jan 2012
Motorists across the north west are being warned to be extra careful this morning after the region was battered by stormy weather conditions overnight. Falle...more
Family of Leitrim man who died following assault devastated
03 Jan 2012
The family of a Leitrim student who died following an assault in Co Westmeath say said they are devastated by his death. They described the 20 year old - fr...more
Sligo looses one of it's best known community workers
02 Jan 2012
The death has taken place of one of Sligo's best known community workers, Michael Power. Michael, who was a native of Longford but spent most of his life l...more
IT Sligo students design Road Safety device
02 Jan 2012
Students at Sligo IT have designed a road safety device, aimed at reducing deaths by monitoring erratic driver behaviour. Those behind the invention say it has a ...more
Dangerous driving conditions across the North West
02 Jan 2012
Drivers are being urged to be extra careful on the roads throughout today. Gardai have this morning issued a black ice warning. Many parts of the country are...more
Leitrim man assaulted in Westmeath 2 days before Christmas dies from injuries
02 Jan 2012
A man who was seriously assaulted in Westmeath just has died in hospital from his injuries. He has been named as 20-year old Andrew Dolan from Carrick-on-Sh...more
Dr McKenna Cup January 8
01 Jan 2012
Sunday 8th January Power NI Dr McKenna Cup Round 1 (All games at 2.00pm) ...more
Sligo handball update January 1
01 Jan 2012
Castleconnor’s Michael Browne had the honour of starting Sligo’s 2012 handball campaign in the 2012 Connacht handball championships. Unfortunately after a ...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League January 4-6
01 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Fixtures Wednesday 4th January Division One G.S.S. vs. P.S.O., 7pm ...more
Sligo Rovers season tickets
01 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers 2012 Season Tickets remain on sale and cost: €240 for adults, €150 for students/oaps (with valid id); & €100 for...more
Basketball January 7
01 Jan 2012
Saturday January 7th 2012 Basketball Ireland Women’s Division One Team Tom McCarthy’s St. Mary’s V Brittons Insurance Donegal Town...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club December 24
01 Jan 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com CHRISTMAS DRAW: Well done to the winners of the Christmas Draw held in Connolly's Bar on Monday night were: 1st - €500 ...more
Farrell elected Scor PRO for Sligo
01 Jan 2012
Peter Farrell, St.Mary’s, has recently been nominated to the position of PRO of the Scór committee. Peter’s involvement in Comhaltas has convinced h...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club December 24
01 Jan 2012
The club would like to wish a happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year to everyone in our club catchment area. Thank you for your continued support this year and here...more
Cook to remain at Rovers despite Derry talks
01 Jan 2012
Sligo Rovers manager, Paul Cook, has confirmed he is staying on as manager. The club have officially confirmed that contrary to media speculation, Cook will re...more
