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Rescue operation on Leitrim mountain
30 Jun 2012
Two men in their twenties have been rescued off the Sliabh an Iarainn mountain in Drumshambo this afternoon. Gardai alerted the Sligo-Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team at ...more
Gallagher released from Central Mental Hospital
30 Jun 2012
A Lifford man who murdered two women in the grounds of Sligo General Hospital has been released from the Central Mental Hospital. John Gallagher has been granted cond...more
Naomh Brid to meet their 'Bainisteoir' on Sunday
29 Jun 2012
Get your betting slips out and be ready to tell everyone 'I told ya that's who it'd be'. The RTE cameras will be present at Pairc Naomh Brid for the fir...more
Dromore West Astro Turf launch night
29 Jun 2012
The Dromore West Astro Turf Committee is holding a fundraising Launch Night for the new Astro Turf Development at Dromore West Community Centre. This Launch Night is to...more
Martin McHugh to be part of GAA Legends Tour
29 Jun 2012
The hugely popular GAA Museum Legends Tour Series returns to Croke Park for a fifth season in the coming weeks when former Armagh and Crossmaglen Rangers All-Ireland wi...more
Sligo Rovers summer camps begin next week
29 Jun 2012
The first of Sligo Rovers Summer Camps gets underway on Monday in the Showgrounds. The camp is for boys and girls aged 5 to 16 and run from Monday to Friday from 10:30a...more
Aodh Ruadh win minor hurling title
29 Jun 2012
Aodh Ruadh won the Donegal Minor Hurling League in Ballybofey last night. The Ballyshannon outfit beat Setanta by 3-8 1-11 in the final at Mac Cumhaill Park to take t...more
Sligo GAA June 29-July 6
29 Jun 2012
Expert Electrical Sligo Senior Football League Division 2 Fri, 29 Jun, Venue: Nace O'Dowd Park, (Round: Round 10), Coolaney/Mullinabreena V Cloonacool 20:00, ...more
Event to mark new SF Cllr. on Sunday
29 Jun 2012
Independent Bundoran Town Councillor Dermott Doherty is to officially join the Sinn Fein party this Sunday evening. Dermott Doherty was first electe...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club June 27
29 Jun 2012
This weekend will be a special one for the club as we finally find out who our celebrity bainisteoir will be for the upcoming RTE series. Gates open at the pitch at 11....more
NW group to benefit from funding
29 Jun 2012
A North-West Community group is set to benefit from funding to raise public awareness for the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. T...more
Clarification
29 Jun 2012
Further to our story in relation to Bundoran Retail Park yesterday we wish to clarify that there is no issue in relation to the tenancy of the National Hairdre...more
Oireachtas accept Doherty explanation
29 Jun 2012
Sinn Fein's finance spokesman and Donegal TD Pearse Doherty will avoid having to repay 8,000 euro in travel expenses. Mr Doherty says he had forgotten to claim ex...more
Donegal Senator calls for review of ban
29 Jun 2012
A Donegal Senator has called for an urgent review of the ban placed on drift net fishing for wild Atlantic salmon. The Fianna Fail, Seanad spokesperson on Agriculture...more
Dermott Doherty to join Sinn Fein
29 Jun 2012
Independent Bundoran Town Councillor Dermott Doherty is to officially join the Sinn Fein party this Sunday. Dermott Doherty was first elected to Bundoran Town Council...more
Rovers team news ahead of Dundalk tie
29 Jun 2012
Sligo Rovers return to Airtricity Premier Division action on Friday night when they visit Oriel Park to take on Dundalk. The Bit o’ Red are four points clear at...more
McMahon named on Tyrone team
29 Jun 2012
Tyrone have named an unchanged team for Saturday's Ulster semi-final against Donegal. Manager Mickey Harte has been boosted by the news that Justin McMahon has bee...more
Hyde Park to host Connacht final
29 Jun 2012
Sligo will return to the scene of their 2007 Connacht Championship triumph for this year’s decider. Dr Hyde Park in Roscommon has been approved as the venue for ...more
Sligo GAA coaches attend handball course
29 Jun 2012
On Thursday in the Collooney handball court, over 25 young Sligo G.A.A Coaches led by Liam Og Gormley, Sligo GAA games manager attended a handball introduction course. ...more
Airtricity League Previews June 29
29 Jun 2012
Airtricity League Previews (7.45pm unless stated) Friday, June 29 Airtricity League Premier Division Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers, Dalymount Park. Referee: Rob R...more
Leitrim GAA June 29-July 8
29 Jun 2012
Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG Fixtures 29 June - 08 July 2012 &...more
Future of Sligo Borough Council assured
29 Jun 2012
The future of Sligo Borough Council has been assured by the Minister with responsibility for Local Government Phil Hogan. Minster Hogan says he has no plans to leave ...more
Donegal GAA June 29-July 1
29 Jun 2012
Fixtures from 26/06/2012 to 02/07/2012 Friday 29th June 2012 Brian McCormick Sports Division 1 Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue Time St Eunans v St Mic...more
Daisi GAA skills challenge in Glenswilly
29 Jun 2012
Young hopefuls from all over Donegal came together on Friday last to compete in the Grand Final of the inaugural Daisi’s GAA Skills Challenge in Park Naomh Columb...more
Fracking to go ahead in Britain
29 Jun 2012
In Britain, experts have paved the way for controversial "fracking" for shale gas to go ahead, by playing down the risks involved in the process. A report b...more
Sea Sessions kicks off today
29 Jun 2012
The Sea Sessions festival gets underway in Bundoran Co. Donegal today. It celebrates surfing, music and art over three days. The event is worth around 5 million e...more
Minister Hogan visits Sligo today
29 Jun 2012
Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Phil Hogan is visiting Sligo this morning. He will present the Sligo Leader awards which will take...more
NIB to close Sligo branch
29 Jun 2012
It's reported National Irish Bank is to shut its branch in Sligo as it continues to grapple with the collapse of the banking sector and a move towards the internet....more
High levels of radon gas in Sligo
29 Jun 2012
It's been revealed that eight Sligo homes have been found with high levels of cancer-causing radon gas. The eight homes in Sligo have been identified as ha...more
Doherty not required to repay expenses
29 Jun 2012
Sinn Fein's finance spokesman and Donegal TD Pearse Doherty will avoid having to repay 8,000 euro in travel expenses. Mr Doherty says he had forgotten to claim e...more
E-voting machines stored across NW to be scraped
29 Jun 2012
The Government has sold the infamous €54m e-voting machines some of which are stored in counties Sligo Donegal and Leitrim. The machines will be sold for scrap ...more
St Mary's GAA Club June 26
28 Jun 2012
http://stmarys.sligo.gaa.ie/ Senior: The Seniors travelled to Coola last Friday evening to take on Shamrock Gaels in the Division 1 League and came away with a convin...more
Erne Gaels GAA Club June 24
28 Jun 2012
Erne Gaels 10k Challenge: Erne Gaels GAA Club are proud to announce that we will be holding a 10k Run/Walk named the Erne Gaels Challenge on Sunday 1st July 2012 @ 11a...more
Calry/St Joseph's hosting 7-a-side tournament
28 Jun 2012
Calry St.Joseph's Gaa club will be holding a 7 a side Gaelic blitz on the 22nd of July as a mark of respect to former friend and clubman Shane Gilroy who ...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club June 26
28 Jun 2012
~ MEETING ~ The monthly senior club meeting takes place on Thursday 28th June in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh at 8.30pm. All committee members are asked to attend. ~ SUMMER CA...more
Donegal GAA Southern Board Notices June 24
28 Jun 2012
Southern Board Notes Results Friday 22nd June 2012 U-16 Championship Division 1 Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment Four Masters - - Aodh Ruadh Four Mas...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club June 27
28 Jun 2012
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Senior: Our senior team had a comfortable win over St. Michael's last Friday evening at Nace O'Dowd Park. Th...more
Castleconnor GAA Club June 26
28 Jun 2012
Lotto The lotto draw takes place this weekend on Saturday night in Mahonys for the jackpot of €16950. Get your ticket early to be in with a chance to win this g...more
Sligo GAA June 22-24
28 Jun 2012
Senior Football League Division 1 Round 9 Easkey 0-5 V St Molaise Gaels 4-9, Curry 5-6 V St Farnan's 0-5, Shamrock Gaels 1-10 V St Mary's&nb...more
Concern over denied welfare payments
28 Jun 2012
Fianna Fail Senator Marc MacSharry is calling for the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, to explain the surge in the number of welfare claimants who have sudd...more
Receivers take possession of two Bundoran units
28 Jun 2012
A security company acting on behalf of Receivers Grant Thornton took possession of two rented units in the Retail Park in Bundoran earlier today. It...more
Labour adopt whip rotation system
28 Jun 2012
The Labour Seanad Group Leader Ivana Bacik says that they will now adopt a party whip rotation system from September. It's follows a move from Labour Seanad whip,...more
Funding announced for Sligo pathways
28 Jun 2012
900 thousand euro has been announced for cycle and pathways around Sligo town this afternoon. The funding was announced by the Minister of State at the Department of ...more
Funeral arrangements for crash victim
28 Jun 2012
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Ethine Gallagher who died following a car crash near Cliffoney in North Sligo yesterday. The 82-year-old from Ballyshanno...more
Leitrim group to attend anti-cuts protest
28 Jun 2012
A Leitrim group opposed to cuts to small teacher school are organising buses to attend a protest in Dublin on the issue next month. The demonstrators are part of a ...more
North-West to benefit from fisheries agreement
28 Jun 2012
The fishing industry across the North-West is set to benefit from an agreement to impose sanctions against countries engaged in unsustainable fishing. The measures ha...more
Mayor pays tribute to crash victim
28 Jun 2012
The Mayor of Ballyshannon has paid tribute to the late Eithne Gallagher who was tragically killed in a road accident in Cliffoney yesterday. 82-year-old Mrs. Gallag...more
Woman killed in crash named
28 Jun 2012
The woman killed in a road accident in Cliffoney, north Sligo yesterday has been named as 82-year-old Eithne Gallagher from Ballyshannon Co. Donegal. Ms Gallagher wa...more
Sen O'Keeffe steps down as whip
28 Jun 2012
It's reported Labour’s Seanad whip and Sligo north Leitirm senator Susan O’Keeffe has agreed to step down from the role in September in the light of ser...more
Gardai appeal for witness to fatal crash
28 Jun 2012
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to a fatal traffic collision near Cliffoney in north Sligo yesterday. One woman, who's understood to be from Ballyshannon, was...more
Road closed after fatal accident
27 Jun 2012
One person has been fatally injured following a two vehicle collision on the N15 Sligo to Bundoran road this afternoon. Two other people have also b...more
Singer fined and banned for drink driving
27 Jun 2012
GLENTIES District Court heard today that singer Dolores Keane is getting her music career back on track after a long battle with alcohol. The traditional Irish folk ...more
N15 closed following serious accident
27 Jun 2012
Gardai and members of the emergency services remain at the scene of a very serious accident this afternoon on the N15 Sligo to Donegal Road. The col...more
Pringle to proceed with injunction
27 Jun 2012
Independent, Donegal TD Thomas Pringle is to proceed with his application for an injunction restraining the Government from completing ratification of the European St...more
Registration of water systems commence
27 Jun 2012
Owners of domestic waste water treatment systems in the North-West will be required to register their systems with their water services authority. Having a register o...more
Road closed after Sligo accident
27 Jun 2012
Gardai are at the scene of an accident on the main Bundoran to Sligo road this afternoon. The incidents occurred within the last hour at Cliffoney on the Bundoran sid...more
Donegal man sentenced for speeding
27 Jun 2012
A judge has expressed his shock at the speed a Donegal Town man was caught driving at, saying that such driving behaviour "leads to terrible injuries, fatalities a...more
North-West trolley figures revealed
27 Jun 2012
There are 18 people awaiting treatment on trolleys at Sligo General Hospital this morning. That's according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation's T...more
Gardai attend scene of accident at Cliffoney
27 Jun 2012
Gardai are at the scene of an accident on the main Bundoran to Sligo road this afternoon. The incident occurred within the last hour at Cliffoney on...more
Cinema & Theatre to open in Ballymote
27 Jun 2012
A new cinema and theatre will be officially opened in Ballymote Co Sligo tonight. The launch of the "The Art Deco" will see the venue open its doors for t...more
Tourlestrane into Leo Kenny semi-finals
27 Jun 2012
Tourlestrane advanced to the semi-finals of the Leo Kenny Cup last night. They beat Eastern Harps by 11 points to eight. Elsewhere, St Farnan’s beat Calry/St ...more
Sligo's Shane Filan playing with Darren Clarke at Pro Am
27 Jun 2012
The Irish Open starts in Royal Portrush county Antrim tomorrow. Conditions are mixed for today's pro-am with light showers and drizzle, the forecast for the rest ...more
Sligo and Donegal athletes named on Irish schools team
27 Jun 2012
Athletics Ireland have confirmed that two Sligo and three Donegal athletes have been selected on the Irish schools team for the Home Countries International in Kent in ...more
Sligo mothers plea for her son
27 Jun 2012
A Sligo family is appealing for the public’s assistance in raising funds for their son who will undergo a clinical drugs trial in England-after he w...more
Doherty may have to repay travel expenses
27 Jun 2012
Donegal South West Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty may face having to repay 8,000 euro after Leinster House authorities yesterday ruled that his travel expenses claim was &...more
Leitrim HSE staff get €50,000 overtime
27 Jun 2012
Health Service Executive staff at a Co Leitrim office have received €50,000 in overtime for processing the 4,300 lump sum retirement payments paid out by the execu...more
Singer Dolores Keane due in court today
27 Jun 2012
Traditional Irish folk singer, Dolores Keane is expected to appear in court in Donegal today to face a charge of alleged drunk driving. Keane, 58, from Caherlistrane...more
Man charged with manslaughter of Eugene Moloney
27 Jun 2012
A 21 year old trainee mechanic has appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of Donegal journalist Eugene Moloney in Dublin city centre last weekend. Gary Burch...more
Phonsie Travers elected as Balllyshannon Mayor
27 Jun 2012
As expected Fine Gael Councillor Phonsie Travers is the new Cathaoirleach of Ballyshannon Town Council. Fianna Fail Councillor Pat O'Malley was also proposed for ...more
Bundoran Cllr to join Sinn Fein
27 Jun 2012
It's understood that an Independent Bundoran Town Councillor is to join the Sinn Fein party. Ocean Fm news understands that Councillor Dermott Doherty is to join ...more
Rovers into EA Sports Cup semi-finals
27 Jun 2012
EA Sports Cup Quarter-Final Sligo Rovers 4 (Cretaro 50 and 83, North 78 and 85) Derry City 0 Holders Derry City are out of the EA Sports Cup, after a 4-0 defeat t...more
Tireragh 4-Mile Road Race on July 13
27 Jun 2012
The inaugural Tireragh 4-Mile Road Race takes place on Friday, July 13, starting at 7.30pm. The event is promoted by Tireragh AC and has an AAI Permit Route. The route ...more
Man due in court-Moloney murder
26 Jun 2012
A man in his 20s is due in court this afternoon, charged in connection with the murder of journalist Eugene Moloney in Dublin at the weekend. 55-year-old Mr Moloney d...more
Areas not considered by foreign investors
26 Jun 2012
It's emerged that large areas of the country are not considered by foreign investors looking at locating industry here in Ireland-including Leitirm and Don...more
Cpl brings legal challenge to Military Police
26 Jun 2012
A corporal in the Military Police has brought a legal challenge to a new hearing requirement for promotion to the position of sergeant in the Military Police. ...more
Van Morrison to play Sligo Live welcomed
26 Jun 2012
Van Morrison has been added to the line up for this year's Sligo Live festival in October. He will perform on Sunday October 28th in IT Sligo...more
North West projects to benefit from funding
26 Jun 2012
A number of Sligo & Leitrim projects will benefit from new funding announced to protect vulnerable structures. The funding of 14 thousand euro w...more
'Lobster & Lettuce Festival' launched
26 Jun 2012
Bundoran is set to benefit from the new 'Lobster & Lettuce Festival' which will take place from July 6th-8th. The festival will celebrat...more
GAA player fined over assault
26 Jun 2012
A GAA player and his uncle were both handed fines when they appeared before a court in Donegal yesterday charged with assaulting a man while on a night o...more
Gangs investigated for trafficking women
26 Jun 2012
Sligo based criminal gangs are being investigated for trafficking young African women into the country to be exploited as prostitutes. According to ...more
Council responds to media reports of WSOF
26 Jun 2012
Donegal County Council has responded to reports in the media which have suggested that the Council will not be releasing the full details of the &euro...more
Questioning continues in Moloney murder
26 Jun 2012
Gardaí are continuing to question a man in his 20s over the murder of a Donegal journalist in Dublin at the weekend. 55-year-old Eugene Moloney died from...more
Travers tipped for Mayor of Ballyshannon
26 Jun 2012
It's expected that Phonsie Travers will be elected as the new Mayor of Ballyshannon later this evening. Fine Gael holds the majority of power on the Town Council ...more
Two held over Donegal journalist's murder
26 Jun 2012
Two men have been held overnight by gardaí investigating the murder of Donegal journalist Eugene Moloney in Dublin. The 55 year old died from a single blow to...more
Van Morrison to play Sligo Live
26 Jun 2012
Van Morrison has been added to the line up for this year's Sligo Live festival in October. He will perform on Sunday October 28th in IT Sligo's Knocknarea Are...more
Frank McBrearty's New Mayor of Donegal
26 Jun 2012
Cllr Frank McBrearty has been elected as the new mayor of Donegal. The Labour Party representative was voted in by of 17 votes to 11 at Donegal County Council's ...more
Cawley privileged to become first citizen
25 Jun 2012
The newly-elected Mayor of Sligo says he's honoured and privileged to become the first citizen. Fine Gael Councillor, David Cawley, was...more
Enda Stenson is new chair of Leitrim
25 Jun 2012
Enda Stenson has been elected as the New Chairperson of Leitrim County Council, un-contested today. Cllr Stenson represents the Carrick-on-Shannon a...more
Arson suspect claims innocence
25 Jun 2012
A man arrested in connection with a series of arson attacks in Cranmore in Sligo town says he is innocent. Michael Steels was arrested and questioned in connection wi...more
Concern over mammography services
25 Jun 2012
It's unclear if the 60 day deadline given by Deputy Tony McLoughlin on behalf of the Health Minister for the restoration of Mammography services to Sligo General Ho...more
Social Protection office plans proceed
25 Jun 2012
The Department of Social Protection is pushing ahead with plans to remove glass security screens at offices throughout the country including Sligo. The move comes des...more
Appeal for info.after Donegal man’s murder
25 Jun 2012
Gardai have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a journalist in Dublin yesterday morning - and say they are giving the investigation the "ful...more
Outdoor gym opens in Ballyshannon
25 Jun 2012
A new outdoor exercise gym will be officially opened at the Mall Park in Ballyshannon later this evening along with the official opening of 'Grenay E...more
Tributes paid to Ardara’s comp. success
25 Jun 2012
Ardara has narrowly missed out on being named as the best place to live in Ireland. The competition was run by The Irish Times and the Done...more
No decision on new Ballyshannon Mayor
25 Jun 2012
A Meeting to discuss who will become the new Mayor of Ballyshannon will take place later this evening. Fine Gael holds the majority of power on the ...more
Two arrested over Donegal man's murder
25 Jun 2012
Two men in their 20s have been arrested in connection with a murder in Dublin yesterday. A Donegal man in his 50s died after being assaulted in the ...more
Mayor of Donegal to be elected today
25 Jun 2012
The new Mayor of Donegal County Council will be elected later today. It’s likely that Labour Councillor Frank McBrearty will get the nod. His ...more
Leitrim & Sligo to elect new Mayor
25 Jun 2012
Sligo Brough and Leitrim County Council's are set to vote in new Mayors this afternoon. Fine Cllr David Cawley is set to become the new Mayor of Sligo while Inde...more
Ardara loses out to Westport as best place to live
25 Jun 2012
The town of Westport, Co Mayo, has been named the best place to live in Ireland. It beat off stiff competition from Cork city, Rathmines in Dublin, Killarney and Ard...more
TB restrictions affect farmers
25 Jun 2012
Farmers in the North-West could be affected by increased restrictions in protecting their aninmals against TB. Sligo North Leitrim, Fianna Fáil Senator, Mar...more
David Cawley set to become new Mayor
25 Jun 2012
Cllr David Cawley is set to become the new Mayor of Sligo today. His election is expected to be ratified at the AGM of the Borough Council which takes place at 12 noo...more
Fine Gael to meet with SOCS-NW
25 Jun 2012
The Fine Gael Party has requested a meeting with the Save Our Cancer Services Group North West in Sligo today. The meeting is due to get underway in the office of Sli...more
Donegal journalist killed in Dublin
25 Jun 2012
A man killed on his way home from a night out socialising in the early hours of yesterday has been named as journalist Eugene Moloney who was originally from Donegal. ...more
Europa League draw on Monday
25 Jun 2012
Sligo Rovers will find out their opponents for this year’s Europa League on Monday afternoon. The draw for the opening two rounds of the competition will be mad...more
Decision expected on Connacht final venue on Monday
25 Jun 2012
A decision is expected on the venue for this year’s Connacht final on Monday evening. Sligo are set to play Mayo in either Roscommon or Galway, after the Mayomen...more
Sligo ladies overcome Leitrim
25 Jun 2012
Sligo edged out Leitrim by just a single point in a thrilling Connacht intermediate semi-final at McHale Park yesterday. Sligo claimed a 4-14 to 3-16 win thanks to Emm...more
Sligo man finishes third in Longford half marathon
25 Jun 2012
Sligo AC athlete Richard Gorman from Colooney ran a superb personal best in this weekend's Longford half marathon, Richard ran 74min 29sec to finish 2nd male and th...more
Sligo man completes London Marathon Challenge
25 Jun 2012
Local Long Distance Road Runner Enda Dineen recently competed in The Virgin London Marathon, Enda ran in London to raise fund’s for The Bláthnaid Foley Mem...more
Donegal GAA June 22-24
25 Jun 2012
Brian McCormick Sports Division 1: Glenswilly 2-7, Naomh Conaill 1-7 ; Kilcar 0-15, Gaoth Dobhair 3-12 ; Fourmaste...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club June 25
25 Jun 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com INTERMEDIATE: Our Intermediate footballer’s beat Eastern Harps on Sundayin the league in a tight game. Our intermediates play...more
Bunninadden GAA Club June 25
25 Jun 2012
Results On Saturday evening last our senior team had a 2 point win over Geevagh in the League on a final score of 1-14 to 2-9. U12 team had an impressive win ov...more
St John's GAA Club June 25
25 Jun 2012
St. John's GAA Club are hosting a Coffee and Cake sale on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July after all masses in St. John's Church, Carraroe in aid of the '...more
Tubbercurry Golf Club June 25
25 Jun 2012
Recent competition results: Sunday 24th June – 18 hole v-par. Sponsored by Mr. Hygiene Pest Control. 1st Tommy Grady 4 Up 2nd Joey Wimsey 3 Up 3rd Pat...more
Owenmore Gaels GAA Club June 25
25 Jun 2012
Intermediate Team-Our one hundred per cent record continued in the Division 3 League on Saturday evening last as we dispatched of St. Pats. We played some good football...more
Donegal-Tyrone semi-final will not be all-ticket
25 Jun 2012
The Donegal vs Tyrone Ulster Semi Final on Saturday 30th June will be not be an all ticket fixture. Patrons however can purchase tickets for anywhere in th...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club June 25
25 Jun 2012
Following their round 2 championship win over St. Johns, the senior men had a very busy week which saw them compete in both the Leo Kenny Connaught Cup and the Divisi...more
Sligo handball news June 25
25 Jun 2012
Sligo’s Connacht 60 x 30 season began with disappointment last weekend in Collooney, writes Michael McGee. Unfortunately all 4 singles representatives lost out....more
Airtricity League June 25-30
25 Jun 2012
This week’s Airtricity League Fixtures (7.45pm unless stated) Monday, June 25 EA SPORTS Cup Quarter-finals Bray Wanderers v Limerick FC, Carlisle Grounds;...more
Northwest athletes impress in Santry
24 Jun 2012
It was a hugely successful weekend for northwest athletes at the interprovincial Tailteann games in Santry on Saturday. Sligo AC clubman Zak Irwin from Sligo Grammar S...more
Dromore West win Cumann na mBunscol hurling title
24 Jun 2012
The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Hurling semi-finals and final took place in Calry on Monday June 18th. Dromore West N.S. and Banada N.S. overcame the challenge of Castle...more
Sligo GAA June 22
24 Jun 2012
Senior Football League Division 1 TEAM PLD WON DRAW LOST FOR AGAINST DIFF POINTS Tuarloistreáin/Tourlestrane 9 8 1 0 184 67 117 17 Curry/Curraigh ...more
Rovers sign midfielder
24 Jun 2012
Sligo Rovers have confirmed the capture of Ryan Connolly for the remainder of the season. The former Derby County midfielder will join Rovers on July 1. Connolly ha...more
Donegal Bay Cycling Club June 23
23 Jun 2012
Result from Thursday's road race. Great turnout. Thanks to Strabane Lifford CC, Four masters CC and Bottechia Racing for travelling down. A well deserved win for Da...more
Sligo GAA June 23-30
23 Jun 2012
Expert Electrical Sligo Senior Football League Division 1 Sat, 23 Jun, Venue: Bunninadden Community Park, (Round: Round 9), Bunninadden V Geevagh 19:30, Ref: Mal...more
Fans bid farewell to Westlife at their final concert tonight
23 Jun 2012
It's the end of an era for thousands of Westlife fans who are descending on Croke Park tonight for the band's final concert. It will be an emotional farewell ...more
Serious road accident on Sligo to Bundoran Road
23 Jun 2012
Gardai and members of the fire services were called to the scene of a single vehicle accident on main the Sligo to bundoran road last night It's understood ...more
Donegal athletes at national events
22 Jun 2012
Irish Schools Inter Pro/Tailteann Games Tomorrow Saturday, the annual Under 17 Irish Schools Inter Provincial [Tailteann Games] takes place in Santry Stadium, Dublin...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club June 22
22 Jun 2012
~ HURLING ~ The under 14 hurlers and their parents have shown that their hard work is not just confined to the hurling field as they are busily fundraising for their ...more
Veronica Cawley elected as new Mayor
22 Jun 2012
The new Chairperson of Sligo County Council, Veronica Cawley, says the year ahead will be challenging as the Council's financial position leaves them with some very...more
Two men remanded over drugs haul
22 Jun 2012
Two men have been remanded in custody to appear before Harristown District Court next month charged in connection with a significant drugs ha...more
Bishop Jones celebrates 50th anniversary
22 Jun 2012
The Bishop of Elphin, Christy Jones, says the Catholic Church faces challenging times ahead, but has faced such challenges in the past and continued to survive...more
O'Donnell to receive Freedom of Donegal
22 Jun 2012
Donegal Music legend Daniel O Donnell will be accorded the county's highest honour - the Freedom of County Donegal at the County House, in Lifford this aft...more
Ballyshannon Mayor reflects on his year
22 Jun 2012
Meetings to discuss who will take up the role as new Mayor of Ballyshannon will take place over the weekend. Fine Gael holds the majority of power o...more
Two men in court over drugs haul
22 Jun 2012
Two men are to appear before Harristown District Court today charged in connection with a significant drugs haul in Co. Donegal last month. The Chin...more
Junior and U23 Track & Field Championships this Sunday
22 Jun 2012
The Woodie’s DIY National Junior and Under 23 Track and Field Championships of Ireland take place in Tullamore on Sunday 24th of June. It promises to be an exciti...more
Beach Tag Rugby in Culleenamore tomorrow
22 Jun 2012
Beach tag is coming to Culleenamore Beach TOMORROW Saturday 23rd June 2012. Games are around 12-15 minutes long and each team will play around 4 group games bef...more
Celtic to honour Sean Fallon's 90th birthday
22 Jun 2012
Celtic have announced that Sligo native Sean Fallon will join Celtic chairman Ian Bankier in unfurling the League Championship flag on August 4. The honour will mark ...more
McLoughlin welcomes Leitrim re-unification
22 Jun 2012
The proposals announced yesterday by the Constituency Commission have been welcomed by Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael Deputy, Tony Mc Loughlin. He says for the first ...more
Arrests in connection with arson attacks
22 Jun 2012
Two men have been arrested in Sligo Town this morning in connection with arson attacks on three houses at Yeats Drive, Cranmore. The arrests were made following a nu...more
Cawley to be elected Sligo Co.Co Chair
22 Jun 2012
Independent Labour Party councillor, Veronica Cawley, will be elected as the Chairperson of Sligo County Council this afternoon. She will take over from the ...more
Fans prepare to bid farewell to Westlife
22 Jun 2012
Thousands of fans from across the country will descend on Dublin's Croke Park this weekend to bid farewell to Ireland's most successful ever pop act. ...more
Challenge for new comers in constituencies
22 Jun 2012
A number of Government TDs face losing their seats at the next election due to a reduction in the size of the Dáil and a radical redrawing of constituency bounda...more
Woman held over pensioners death
22 Jun 2012
Gardaí in Co. Donegal are continuing to question a woman in her 50s over the death of pensioner Seamus Doherty. Last night, gardaí released a m...more
Ulster Bank customers still affected
22 Jun 2012
Up to 100-thousand people are still affected by a technical glitch at Ulster Bank- that's been going on since Wednesday. Thousands are without their sala...more
Taoiseach award for IT Sligo
21 Jun 2012
IT Sligo has received a prestigious "Taoiseach's Public Service Excellence Award" in recognition of its role in increasing access to higher educatio...more
TD's get to grips with boundary changes
21 Jun 2012
TDs in Leinster House are getting to grips with significant changes to constituencies - which will mean 8 less seats around the country. The Constituency Commission h...more
Rosses Point Channel Cup June 16
21 Jun 2012
Here are the results of this years swim. Congratulations to all who participated and a big well done Robert on defending last years title and to Trish for claiming the ...more
Gardai attend crash in Sligo
21 Jun 2012
Gardai are currently attending the scene of a three car crash outside the Regional Stores in Ballinode in Sligo town. It's believed nobody was seriously injured ...more
Sligo boxer turns pro at 39
21 Jun 2012
Turning 39 most boxers have long since hung up their mitts and settled for a life of reminiscing on sepia-coloured past glories. However, former Irish international ama...more
All systems go for Rosses Point Triathlon
21 Jun 2012
Sligo Triathlon Festival The explosion in the popularity of triathlons in recent years is being celebrated in Sligo this August as the annual Rosses Point Triathlon ev...more
Reaction in Sligo/Leitrim to boundary changes
21 Jun 2012
The Constituency Commission has proposed major new changes to the electoral boundaries in the North West. The counties of Sligo and Leitrim along with some population...more
Sligo Rovers Europa League tickets on sale
21 Jun 2012
Tickets for Sligo Rovers upcoming Europa League home fixture are on sale in the Showgrounds today and everyday this week from 11am to 6pm each day. Tickets cost €2...more
Siptu urges Abbott to reduce redundancies
21 Jun 2012
Trade Union Siptu says it wishes to engage with Abbott to reduce the 29 redundancies announced at its Finisklin plant in Sligo yesterday. Management at the company -w...more
Ladies Football June 23-July 1
21 Jun 2012
Saturday the 23rd June TG4 Ulster Intermediate Championship Final Cavan v Armagh, Athletic Grounds Armagh, 1pm (T McShea) TG4 Ulster Junior Championship Final A...more
Sligo Stages Rally launch in Sligo Park
21 Jun 2012
The launch of this year’s Sligo Stages Rally takes place this evening. This year’s event will again be sponsored by Quinn Body Repairs & Recovery, and...more
Preview for this weekend's Tailteann interpros
21 Jun 2012
Following the success of the Aviva Irish Schools’ Track & Field Championships on the 2nd of June, this Saturday (23rd of June) sees the Aviva Tailteann Interp...more
Sligo Rovers Golf Classic today
21 Jun 2012
The Sligo Rovers annual golf classic is taking place this afternoon at County Sligo Golf Club in Rosses Point. Organised by Vincent Nally, Robbie Fitzpatrick and Enda...more
Bundoran proprietor to paint over ant graffiti
21 Jun 2012
The proprietor of the old Astoria Ballroom in Bundoran says that he plans to paint over graffiti work which was painted all over the building in the town last ...more
Leitrim name team to face Mayo
21 Jun 2012
Leitrim team to play Mayo The Leitrim team announced features three changes to that which beat London in the quarter finals of the Connacht Championship. Daniel...more
Fermanagh win Ulster U21 Shield
21 Jun 2012
Fermanagh won the Ulster U21 Hurling Shield final last night. The Erne-siders beat Tyrone by 12 points to 10 in Clones. ...more
MEP welcomes report on fishery products
21 Jun 2012
North West MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher is welcoming the key amendments to the Report on the Common Organisation of the Market in fishery products The European...more
Reaction in Donegal to boundary changes
21 Jun 2012
The Constituency Commission has proposed major new changes to the electoral boundaries in the North West. The counties of Sligo and Leitrim along with some p...more
Difficulty accessing money at Ulster bank.
21 Jun 2012
Ulster bank says customers having difficulty accessing money in their accounts may have to wait until tomorrow until the problem is resolved. The bank says it ...more
Finn Harps team news for Longford game
21 Jun 2012
Finn Harps v Longford Town Airtricity League of Ireland, First Division Finn Park, Friday 22nd June 2012 – Kick-off 7.45pm When Harps beat Longford...more
Ransboro 10K on Sunday week
21 Jun 2012
Ransboro 10K is Race 5 in the Filans Centra/Sligo Credit Union Road Race League In aid of Ransboro Development Association Sligo Register on the Run Irela...more
Two arrested over Donegal murder
21 Jun 2012
Two people have been arrested by Gardai investigating the murder of a pensioner in Co. Donegal. The body of 67 year old Seamus Doherty was found at a house n...more
New look constituency for the North West
21 Jun 2012
The counties of Sligo and Leitrim along with some population from south Donegal and from west Cavan will join to form a new constituency with the remainder of Donegal n...more
SF facing inquiries over TDs' expenses
21 Jun 2012
It’s being reported that Sinn Fein is facing two probes about its use of state cash to hire party workers. The Irish Independent revealed yesterday that two of ...more
New Constituency Commission Report due
21 Jun 2012
We will know the new shape of the electoral boundaries in the North West region later today. It's expected a new report due out later will recommend reducing the ...more
29 redundancies at Abbott diagnostics plant
21 Jun 2012
There’s bad news on the jobs front in Sligo this morning. Abbott has announced 29 redundancies at its diagnostics plants. Abbott diagnostics located in Finsil...more
Fermanagh U21s in hurling final tonight
20 Jun 2012
Fermanagh play Tyrone in the Ulster U21 Hurling Shield final this evening. The game throws-in at 7.30pm in Clones. In the Sligo U14 Hurling League tonight, Western ...more
South Sligo RFC AGM tonight
20 Jun 2012
South Sligo RFC are holding their AGM this evening at 9pm in the Pastoral Centre, Ballymote. ...more
Mayo name team for Leitrim game
20 Jun 2012
The Mayo footballers have made three changes to their team ahead of Sunday's Connacht Championship semi-final against Leitrim. Alan Freeman and Jason Doherty come...more
Calls for Gatehouse to be refrubished
20 Jun 2012
Residents of Doorly Park in Sligo are calling for the Gatehouse building to be refurbished and used a resource centre for the community. The building is located at th...more
Conference to address North-West issues
20 Jun 2012
Leitrim Fianna Fail Senator, Paschal Mooney says current government policy could lead to the forced amalgamation of rural schools across the North-West. His comments ...more
Review on Cregg not read by Minister
20 Jun 2012
The Minister of State with responsibility for Disability Services Kathleen Lynch has ruled out the possibility of examining a value for money report on Cregg House befo...more
SF TD thought he was abiding by rules
20 Jun 2012
Sinn Fein's finance spokesman says he thought he was abiding by the rules in relation to Oireachtas expenses. It follows newspaper claims today, that Dep...more
Work to install charge points complete
20 Jun 2012
Work on installing electric charging points for vehicles in Bundoran is now complete. The ESB has confirmed today that the system will be live from tomorrow. The tw...more
Meeting to discuss new Mayor
20 Jun 2012
A meeting to discuss who will take up the role as new Mayor of Ballyshannon is expected to take place in the coming days. Fine Gael holds the majority of pow...more
Leitrim v Mayo preview
20 Jun 2012
MAYO v LEITRIM (Sunday, Elverys MacHale Park, 3.30) It’s not one of the busier championship rivalries (this will be only the third meeting between them over the...more
Rovers' European tickets still on sale
20 Jun 2012
Tickets for Sligo Rovers upcoming Europa League home fixture will be sale in the Showgrounds today and everyday this week from 11am to 7pm each day. Tickets cost €...more
Appeal for info. following murder launch
20 Jun 2012
A murder investigation's been launched in Co. Donegal, after a post mortem examination on a 67 year old man revealed he died in suspicious circumstances. ...more
Ladies Football June 23-24
20 Jun 2012
Gillespie’s Tubbercurry Connacht Intermediate Ladies Gaelic Football Semi Final. Sunday 24th June at 12.00pm at McHale Park Castlebar. Leitrim v Sligo. &nb...more
Ticket details for Sunday's matches
20 Jun 2012
Connacht GAA Football Championship 2012 Sunday 24th June 2012 Venue: Elvery’s McHale Park, Castlebar Intermediate Connacht Ladies Football Championship: Semi-...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club June 20
20 Jun 2012
~ ULSTER SENIOR FOOTBALL SEMI-FINAL TICKETS ~ Stand ticket orders for Donegal v Tyrone in Clones on Saturday 30th June must be placed by Friday 22nd June before 3pm w...more
Sligo Tag Rugby June 21
20 Jun 2012
Week 7 is now upon us, and this week is one of the most anticipated in the Sligo Tag Rugby Calendar, as the BEACH TAG is coming to Culleenamore. This week as usual ...more
National Sheepdog Trials in Pettigo
20 Jun 2012
The National Sheepdog Trials will take place in Pettigo this year. The event will see up on 200 competitors from across the country compete over the three day event. ...more
Gardai investigate Glenfarne burglary
20 Jun 2012
Gardai are investigating a burglary at a house in Glenfarne Co Leitrim over the weekend. A sum of money and jewellery were taken from the house some time between 7 a...more
Minister has not seen Cregg Report
20 Jun 2012
The Minister of State with Responsibly for Disability Services, Kathleen Lynch has admitted she has not seen a value for money review conducted on the services being pr...more
SF TD says he'll pay back any monies owed
20 Jun 2012
A Sinn Fein TD says that he'll pay back any money he owes if he has broken Oireachtas rules on expenses. It follows claims in today's Irish Independe...more
Murder inquiry launched in Co. Donegal
20 Jun 2012
Gardai have launched a murder inquiry into the death of a man in Co. Donegal three days ago. It's after a post mortem examination showed 67 year old Seam...more
Claims SF TDs break Oireachtas rules
20 Jun 2012
Sinn Fein TDs are breaking Oireachtas rules by paying activists out of cash claimed for travel expenses. Prominent frontbenchers have revealed that part of their expe...more
Hike in waiting times for Welfare payments
20 Jun 2012
A Donegal Deputy has hit out at the increased waiting times for Social Welfare payments describing the delay ‘as disgraceful’. Pearse Doherty was respondi...more
Pringle argues treaty breaches Constitution
20 Jun 2012
Independent Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle argued in the High Court yesterday that the European Stability Mechanism treaty providing for...more
Low instances of illegal drug use
20 Jun 2012
A new report by the National Advisory Committee on Drugs has revealed the patterns of drug use in the North-West. The report which covers counties Sligo, Lei...more
Donegal Southern Board GAA June 19
19 Jun 2012
Southern Board Notes Fixtures Under 14s Division 1 Regional Final Team 1 Team 2 Venue Date Time Referee Comment Naomh Conaill Four Masters TBC 20/06/2012 19:30 TBC&...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club June 19
19 Jun 2012
~FOOTBALL ~ Congratulationsto Donegal on their comprehensive victory over Derry at the weekend. We have pictures fromthe victory up on aodhruadh.org. Now might be an ...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club June 19
19 Jun 2012
Underage The under 12 teams had two games at home on Monday evening last. The division 1 team defeated Aodh Ruadh in an evenly matched game with good performance...more
Donegal Northern Board GAA June 19
19 Jun 2012
Donegal Northern Board Week 17 ALL MINOR LEAGUE DIVISION ONE/TWO GAMES SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY 22ND JUNE HAVE BEEN REARRANGED FOR TUESDAY 26TH JUNE AT 7-30PM UNLESS BOT...more
St Mary's GAA Club June 18
19 Jun 2012
http://stmarys.sligo.gaa.ie/ Senior: The Seniors played near neighbours, Coolera/Strandhill, in the second round of the Senior Championship last Sunday at Markievicz ...more
Smith wins Channel Cup Swim
19 Jun 2012
A very exciting finish saw Robert Smith from Ballincar, successfully defend his title from a record 70 competitors who took part in the 2012 Channel Cup Swim last...more
Castleconnor GAA Club June 18
19 Jun 2012
IFC We traveled to Clonnacool on Friday evening for this second round game hoping to continue in our quest to qualify for the quarter finals of the intermediate cham...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club June 18
19 Jun 2012
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Senior: Well done to our senior team on their victory over Tubbercurry in round two of the senior championship last Saturday....more
Sligo ticket outlets for Sunday's championship games
19 Jun 2012
Sunday 24th June 2012 Venue: Elvery’s McHale Park,Castlebar Intermediate Connacht Ladies FootballChampionship: Semi-Final Sligo v Leitrim Throw in: 12noon...more
Sligo GAA June 20-25
19 Jun 2012
U14HL Wed, 20 Jun, Venue: Enniscrone/Kilglass, (Round: Round 4), Western Gaels V Easkey 19:00, Ref: TBC Wed, 20 Jun, Venue: Ransboro Park, (Round: Round 4), Coo...more
Erne Gaels GAA Club June 18
19 Jun 2012
Lotto: There was no winner of this weeks lotto Jackpot. The numbers drawn were 5,17, 21 & 22. The lucky Dip Winners were Jane Taylor, Mary B Ferguson, and Terranc...more
St John's GAA Club June 18
19 Jun 2012
Our senior team played Tourlestrane on Sunday in Tubbercurry in the second round of the championship. We got off to a great start registering the first 3 points of th...more
Donegal GAA June 22-24
19 Jun 2012
Friday 22nd June 2012 Brian McCormick Sports Division 1 Reserve Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue Time Dungloe v St Michaels Patrick Caulfield Dung...more
HC legal challenge underway
19 Jun 2012
A legal action challenging the establishment of the European Stability Mechanism is underway at the High Court. It's being brought by Independent Donegal South W...more
Concern over numbers of stolen sheep
19 Jun 2012
Around 300 farmers attended a meeting organised by the Irish Farmers Association in Letterkenny last night. The meeting aimed to discuss a number of items al...more
Reports of a twister in Cliffoney
19 Jun 2012
There are reports of a twister in Cliffoney in North Co Sligo yesterday. The mini tornado was spotted by Kieran Duffy close to Tullaghan yesterday evening. He says ...more
€80,000 for Leitrim flooding works
19 Jun 2012
Funding of almost 80 thousand euro has been sanctioned for works to alleviate flooding in Co Leitrim. The money will be allocated to Leitrim County Council for four v...more
Residents urged to pay NPPR tax
19 Jun 2012
The Director of Finance with Donegal County Council is urging people to pay the NPPR charge before this year’s deadline. The Local Authority is current...more
US consular services in Donegal
19 Jun 2012
The U.S. Embassy in Dublin is to hold a day of consular services for U.S. citizens in Donegal Town. The outreach will be accepting U.S. passport applications...more
Sligo man jailed over fatal fire
19 Jun 2012
A Sligo man was been sentenced to 13 years for the death of Mari Keane Connolly in Boyle last October. 33 year-old John Lynch with an address at Church View in ...more
Daniel O'Donnell to receive civic honour
19 Jun 2012
Donegal Music legend Daniel O Donnell will be accorded the county’s highest honour - the Freedom of County Donegal at the County House, in Lifford this Friday. ...more
Council targets second home owners
19 Jun 2012
Second home owners in Donegal are being targeted by the County Council. The Local Authority is currently attempting to ensure those who have failed to pay th...more
Solicitor speaks out over cheap drink sales
19 Jun 2012
A Donegal Town based Solicitor has spoken publically about the underselling of alcohol in Bundoran. At Ballyshannon District Court last week, Kathleen Dolan raised ...more
Body recovered off Derrybeg coast
19 Jun 2012
The body of a man has been recovered from the sea close to Derrybeg in Co. Donegal. The discovery was made last night off Magheragallon pier - an area which ...more
Sentence due following fatal house fire
19 Jun 2012
A 33 year old man will be sentenced at Roscommon Circuit Court today following a house fire in Boyle last year which claimed the life of a five-year-old girl. &...more
Pringle challenges constitutionality of ESM
19 Jun 2012
A legal action challenging the constitutionality of the establishment of the European Stability Mechanism is due to start in the High Court today. It's b...more
Man dies following crash at the weekend
19 Jun 2012
A man in his thirties who was seriously injured in a crash in Donegal at the weekend has died in hospital. Stephen McElwaine was a passenger in a van involve...more
Apartments to comply with fire standards
19 Jun 2012
There are calls for Sligo Borough Council to carry out a risk based assessment on all apartments under its remit to ensure they comply with fire regulations. ...more
Rovers hit by Monaghan demise
19 Jun 2012
Sligo Rovers will not be re-instated to the FAI Cup, despite the demise of Monaghan United. Roddy Collins’s side pulled out of the league yesterday because of fi...more
Donegal fixtures meeting re-scheduled
18 Jun 2012
It was agreed at the CCC Meeting last week to postpone the Fixtures Review Meeting until Monday, 9th. July to facilitate a better understanding of the fixtures plan goi...more
Go racing in Sligo on Tuesday
18 Jun 2012
Sligo stages a seven-race Flat card on Tuesday evening. The action gets going at 5.50pm and the going is good to yielding. The €17,500 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fi...more
HSE meet with Wisdom Services over Cregg House
18 Jun 2012
A meeting between Wisdom Services and the Health Service Executive took place this morning to discuss the future of Cregg House in Sligo. It was announced last week ...more
Delays in DVAS crisis refuge
18 Jun 2012
The Domestic Abuse and Advocacy Service in Sligo say it's still urgently waiting for emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence across the north west ...more
Carers week accross the North-West
18 Jun 2012
The 6th National Carers Week will celebrate and recognize the contribution of thousands of family carers in the North-West from June 18th-23rd. Family Carers are usual...more
Funding sought for private Cranmore houses
18 Jun 2012
Proposals are being put forward to use funding, approved under the Cranmore Regeneration Scheme, to carry out replacement and remedial works at privately owned houses. ...more
Ardara success in competition welcomed
18 Jun 2012
The Chairman of the Ardara Parish Council is welcoming news that Ardara has been shortlisted as one of five locations in The Irish Times 'Best Place to Live in Irel...more
Students urged to submit grant applications
18 Jun 2012
Donegal Independent Deputy Thomas Pringle is urging students planning to go onto third level education in September to submit their grant application forms as soon as p...more
IFA meeting in Donegal tonight
18 Jun 2012
A meeting of the Donegal Irish Farmers Association will take place in Letterkenny later tonight. The meeting aims to discuss a number of items along with AEO...more
Ardara shortlisted for top award
18 Jun 2012
Ardara in Co. Donegal has been shortlisted as one of five locations in The Irish Times 'Best Place to Live in Ireland' competition. The Co. Don...more
Sligo group stage awareness campaign
18 Jun 2012
Members of the Save our Cancer Services group in Sligo staged an awareness campaign at the weekend to mark the first anniversary of what they claim were ...more
Concern over reduction to NowDoc service
18 Jun 2012
Politicians in Donegal are expressing concern over plans to reduce the NowDoc service in the County Fianna Fáil Deputy Charlie McConalogue an...more
Appeal for information to Donegal crash
18 Jun 2012
Gardaí in Co Donegal are appealing for witnesses to a crash in which a man was seriously injured. The single-vehicle incident happened ...more
11 swimmers assisted at Triathlon
18 Jun 2012
Eleven swimmers taking part in the annual Triathlon at Mullaghmore in North County Sligo on Saturday morning were assisted by the volunteer crew of Bundoran RN...more
Concern over move of financial services
18 Jun 2012
The possibility of financial services staff being moved from Sligo Borough Council to Sligo County Council was once again raised a recent meeting of t...more
Donegal GAA June 15-17
17 Jun 2012
Brian McCormick Sports Division 1: St Michaels 2-10, Kilcar 0-6 ; Gaoth Dobhair 1-8, Dungloe 0-3 ; Brian McCormick...more
Leitrim GAA June 15-17
17 Jun 2012
Gallogly Catering Gallogly Catering ACL Division 3 2012 Fri, 15 Jun, Venue: Allen Gaels, Allen Gaels 3-10 Mohill 3-13 Sun, 17 Jun, Venue: Páirc She...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club June 17
17 Jun 2012
Our Senior men had a 1-10 to 1-7 win over St. Johns in round 2 of the Senior Championship on Sunday evening last in Kilcoyne Park, Tubbercurry. Alan Dunne was the top...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club June 17
17 Jun 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com INTERMEDIATE: Our Intermediate footballer’s beat St Michael’s in the secondround of championship on Saturday evening in...more
Tubbercurry Golf Club June 17
17 Jun 2012
Tubbercurry Golf Club notes, Recent competition results: Sunday 17th June – 18 hole stroke. Sponsored by Rochford Gallagher Solicitors. 1st Charlie Scanlon ...more
Bunninadden GAA Club June 17
17 Jun 2012
Results On Friday evening last in the Intermediate Championship we had a good win over Owenmore Gaels final score 3-13 to 1-8 team was D Flannery, L Óg Gormley ...more
Sligo Orienteering event in Boyle
17 Jun 2012
Sligo Orienteering Club next event is in Forest Park, Boyle, on Sunday, June 24, at 10am. On the day you are supplied with a map and control card that records the contr...more
Enniscrone/Kilglass GAA Club June 17
17 Jun 2012
Intermediate: Last Sunday saw our lads take on St Farnans in the second round of the intermediate championship. We played reasonably well, however sloppy mistakes ultim...more
Cumann na mBunscol Shligigh Finals
17 Jun 2012
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Football Finals Day 2012 Congratulations to all 22 participating teams who competed in the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Finals Day on Saturd...more
Owenmore Gaels GAA Club June 17
17 Jun 2012
Intermediate Team: Our Intermediate Team came up against a strong Bunninadden side in the second round of the Championship on Friday evening last. We got off to a bad s...more
Leitrim man wins Streets of Sligo 5K
17 Jun 2012
Liam Feely of North Leitrim AC won the second annual Sligo Champion Streets of Sligo 5K yesterday. Tommy Casey of Sligo AC was second with Richard Gorman third. Mean...more
Jennings wins Donegal International Rally
17 Jun 2012
UNOFFICIAL INTERNATIONAL L/BOARD AFTER STAGE 22 FINAL STAGE 1st (3) Garry Jennings/Neil Doherty (Impreza WRC) 2.25.05.6 2nd (8) Seamus Leonard/John McCafferty (Imprez...more
Sligo GAA June 15-17
17 Jun 2012
Belfry Senior Football Championship Group 1 TEAM PLD WON DRAW LOST FOR AGAINST DIFF POINTS Ballymote Round Towers 2 2 0 0 25 22 3 4 &n...more
Northwest 10K presentation on June 26
17 Jun 2012
The North West 10k committee is asking to all those with sponsorship money to arrange to have it sent to Anne Condon at Letterkenny Chamber, Grand Central Complex, Cana...more
Sligo-Leitrim U16s to compete in Iberian Cup
17 Jun 2012
Sligo Leitrim U16 Youths will be participating in the world famous Iberian Cup in Lisbon from 24th June to the 30th of June. The Iberian cup is run in Lisbon for teams ...more
Leitrim GAA June 23-July 7
17 Jun 2012
Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG Fixtures 23 June - 01 July 2012 Saturd...more
Mullaghmore Triathlon 350m course
16 Jun 2012
Place Bib Name Surname Sex Club Swim T1 Cycle T2 Run Finish 1 467 Paul male 00:06:25 00:01:35 00:41:39 00:01:51 0:21:51 0:57:21 2 473 Tommy Kerrigan male 00:06:31 00:...more
Mullaghamore Triathlon June 16
16 Jun 2012
Sheet3 Page 1 Place Bib Name Surname Sex Cat Club Wave Swim T1 Cycle T2 Run Finish 1 162 Tomas male M30-34 1 Blue 0:14:31 0:00:46 0:31:21 0:00:55 0:18:13 1:05:46 2 ...more
Sligo IFC June 16
16 Jun 2012
Calry/St Joseph's 4-10 St Michael's 0-4 Curry 1-12 Easkey 1-10 ...more
Sligo IFC June 15
16 Jun 2012
Castleconnor 1-16 Eastern Harps1-8 Bunninadden 3-13 Owenmore Gaels 1-8 ...more
Donegal too strong for Derry
16 Jun 2012
Ulster SFC - Donegal 2-13 Derry 0-9. Leo McLoone and Colm McFadden with the goals for Donegal, who led by 1-6 to 0-4 at the break, and will now play Tyrone in the semi...more
Airtricity League June 21-23
16 Jun 2012
Airtricity League Fixtures (7.45pm unless stated) Thursday, June 21 Airtricity League Premier Division Shelbourne v Shamrock Rovers, Tolka Park (8.00pm). Frid...more
Busy day of sporting action on Ocean FM
16 Jun 2012
On an special extended Ocean FM Saturday Sports Beat today - - Live coverage of Donegal versus Derry in Mac Cumhaill Park in Ballybofey from 5pm, with commentator Sean...more
Sligo Champion Streets of Sligo 5K on Sunday
16 Jun 2012
A field of over 500 runners, joggers and walkers are set to take part in the 2nd Sligo Champion Streets of Sligo 5k road race on Sunday. Held in conjunction ...more
Sligo GAA June 15-22
15 Jun 2012
Kennedys Intermediate Football Championship Group 1 Fri, 15 Jun, Venue: Cloonacool Community Park, (Round: Round 2), Eastern Harps V Castleconnor 20:00, Ref: Par...more
DOW reacts to Minister Lynch's statement
15 Jun 2012
The Daughters of Wisdom has reacted to a statement released by the Minister of State, Kathleen Lynch regarding the situaiton at Cregg House. In a statement released t...more
Cleveragh Retail Park sponsor Sligo minors
15 Jun 2012
At the presentation of sponsorship for the Sligo minor team from Cleveragh Retail Park were (L-R) Cyril Feehily, Chairman Sligo County Board; Dara Long, Sligo minor; To...more
Funding announced for North Leitrim
15 Jun 2012
The Minister with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Brian Hayes, has announced 78,000 euro in funding for flood relief in North Leitrim. €22,000 i...more
Daisi's GAA Schools Challenge
15 Jun 2012
The Donegal Creameries and GAA skills initiative aimed at improving and rewarding the skills of primary schools students, has been very well received throughout the cou...more
Minister dismisses Sligo trolley numbers
15 Jun 2012
The Minister for Health has dismissed claims the numbers of people waiting on trolleys for treatment at Sligo General Hospital are being manipulated. Roscommon Sout...more
Council issues rally warning
15 Jun 2012
Donegal County Council is issuing a warning to all motorists attending the Donegal Rally this weekend. Its estimated around 50 thousand spectators will turn up to wat...more
Meetings continue at Cregg House
15 Jun 2012
The main concerns raised at a meeting between management and staff at Cregg House in Sligo this morning centered around the continuation of services for users of the fa...more
Solicitor slams underselling of alcohol
15 Jun 2012
A Donegal Town based Solicitor has accused a Bundoran publican of “contempt of court for allegedly continuing to charge €2 for alcoholic shorts-like Morgan S...more
Mayor welcomes planning review report
15 Jun 2012
The Mayor of County Donegal is welcoming the recent publication of the Planning Review Report in relation to a number of Local Authorities. The Junior Minister ...more
Prinlge HC challenge takes place next week
15 Jun 2012
A challenge to the implementation of the May 31 referendum on the Fiscal Stability Treaty will be heard next week in the High Court. The action is being brought again...more
Donegal 92 heroes to play Finn Harps legends
15 Jun 2012
With Active Donegal month now in full swing some of the county’s sports stars from days gone by are determined to ‘Just Try It’ once again when the he...more
Leitrim Ladies 10K Dawn Run
15 Jun 2012
The Juice Plus 10k Dawn Run takes place Runners on Saturday, June 23, from Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon. This is the second year for this road race/wal...more
Cregg House meeting to take place today
15 Jun 2012
It’s understood a meeting between management and staff at Cregg House in Sligo will take place today following the decision by the daughters of Wisdom this week t...more
New tourism innovative for Sligo
15 Jun 2012
The Team Sligo Tourism group has launched a new advertising and marketing campaign to attract more visitors to the County. There is to be a major focus on highlighti...more
Pringle demands funding for Cregg House
15 Jun 2012
Donegal South West TD Thomas Pringle is demanding the HSE and the Government provide funding to the Daughters of Wisdom to continue their services at Cregg House in Sli...more
Stolen jewellery may have Sligo owner
15 Jun 2012
Gardaí are appealing for the public's assistance in reuniting a large amount of jewellery with its owner. It's understood the property was seized by...more
No interuption to Cregg House services
14 Jun 2012
The Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Kathleen Lynch, has given assurances this afternoon that the service provided at Cregg House in Sligo will not...more
Rovers face Westport on Saturday
14 Jun 2012
Westport United v Sligo Rovers Sports Park, Westport, Saturday, June 16th, kick off 7pm. Sligo Rovers are expected to bring a strong squad with them to Westport on ...more
Preparation underway for Sligo Stages Rally
14 Jun 2012
Preparation for the 2012 Quinn Body Repair & Recovery - Sligo Park Hotel-sponsored stages rally is well advanced, as clerk of the course Paul Kiely and ...more
41st Topaz Donegal Rally this weekend
14 Jun 2012
Details of the 41st Topaz Donegal International Rally for 2012 were announced in Divers Hyundai Garage in Letterkenny Last Night. It will take place over the weekend ...more
Leitrim FAI soccer camps in July and August
14 Jun 2012
Republic of Ireland senior stars Stephen Ward and Ciara Grant launched the FAI eFlow Summer Soccer Schools programme for 2012. The camps, held over 300 venues nationwid...more
Funeral of Thomas Maguire takes place on Sunday
14 Jun 2012
The funeral of 24 year old Ardara man Thomas Maguire, who died following a crash in Australia last week will take place on Sunday morning. It's understood the you...more
Sligo Rovers put half-season tickets up for sale
14 Jun 2012
Sligo Rovers have introduced a half-season ticket offer for supporters as the Bit o’ Red look to build on the record-breaking start to the Premier Division season...more
Cumann na mBunscol finals day on Saturday
14 Jun 2012
The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Shligigh Football Finals Day is Saturday June 16th in Markievicz Park with the first match throwing-in at 11am. We would invite all GAA s...more
Strong Ulster team for Tailteann Games
14 Jun 2012
The Ulster schools selectors have announced a strong team for the upcoming Tailteann Games. This Inter Pro competition, held in Santry Stadium on Saturday 23rd June, se...more
Donegal U21 hurlers lose to Tyrone
14 Jun 2012
Holders Donegal are out of this year’s Ulster U21 Shield competition. They lost by 2-16 to 2-8 to Tyrone last night in Omagh. Elsewhere, Glencar/Manorhamilton...more
Derry name team for Donegal game
14 Jun 2012
Derry have named just six of last year’s Ulster final starting 15 in the team for this Saturday’s rematch with champions Donegal. Only Sean Leo McGoldrick...more
Channel Cup swim in Rosses Point on Saturday
14 Jun 2012
SWIMMING There was a traditional swim held in Rosses Point during the 60’s and 70’s called the Channel Cup Swim. The Channel Cup swim takes place ...more
IMPACT calls for smooth hand over at Cregg
14 Jun 2012
The Spokesperson for Impact Trade Union in the North West which represents the vast majority of staff at Cregg House in Sligo says he would like to see a firm commitmen...more
No.of referrals from Garda Commissioner
14 Jun 2012
County Donegal has one of the highest number of referrals from the Garda Commissioner last year where he formed the view that the conduct of a member of the force may h...more
Local reaction to Cregg House situation
14 Jun 2012
People in the North West have been outlining their reaction to the situation at Cregg House today. Mary Colquhoun's sister has lived in Cregg House since...more
Re-opening of town library welcomed
14 Jun 2012
News that the library in Ballyshannon re-opened today is being welcomed but there are calls for additional opening hours to be provided in the town. The serv...more
HSE disappointed Daughters of Wisdom withdraw
14 Jun 2012
The Health Service Executive has said it is disappointed that the Daughters of Wisdom have confirmed that they are no longer in a position to remain as a provider of se...more
Curlew Warrior event on June 24
14 Jun 2012
“CURLEW WARRIOR” 10k Walk, Run or Hike All proceeds to MS Roscommon SUNDAY 24TH JUNE 2012 AT 11.00 HOURS Start at Boyle Credit Union and finish at Gree...more
Northwest 10K presentation on June 26
14 Jun 2012
The North West 10k committee is asking to all those with sponsorship money to arrange to have it sent to Anne Condon at Letterkenny Chamber, Grand Central Complex, Cana...more
Sligo-Leitrim Over-35 side compete for John Sherlock Cup
14 Jun 2012
Roscommon sport and soccer in particular, was in shock as news filtered through on Sunday morning the 22nd August 2010 of the tragic death of John Sherlock. John Sher...more
Sligo GAA June 10
14 Jun 2012
Senior Football League Division 2 TEAM PLD WON DRAW LOST FOR AGAINST DIFF POINTS Cúil Irra/Leathros/CooleraStrandhill 8 7 0 1 133 79 54 14 St Patrick&#...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club June 13
14 Jun 2012
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Club Hero Barn Dance: All welcome along for the club hero barn dance to be held in the Knocknashee Inn on Saturday night June...more
Bunninadden GAA Club June 13
14 Jun 2012
Results The U 12’s had a very impressive win on Tuesday evening last against Castleconnor. The final score 0-23 to 0-04. The junior’s had a 1 point win o...more
St John's GAA Club June 14
14 Jun 2012
Our senior lads had a team day on Saturday and travelled to the Galway V Sligo game in Pearse Stadium. On the way we played Tuam Stars in a challenge match in Tuam. I...more
Tubbercurry Golf Club June 14
14 Jun 2012
Tubbercurry Golf Club notes, Recent competition results: Bank holiday Monday: 7th May, 9 hole Stableford re-entry Open and was sponsored by Cllr. Michael Fleming. 1...more
Sligo Rovers Europa tickets on sale
14 Jun 2012
Tickets for Sligo Rovers’ upcoming home Europa League match are on sale until 6pm at the Showgrounds today. Tickets are only available to season-ticket...more
Shane Filan declared bankrupt in Britain
14 Jun 2012
Westlife star Shane Filan has been declared bankrupt in Britain. His property development company Shafin Developments, which he set up with his brother Finba...more
No impact on Cregg services- Minister
14 Jun 2012
The Education Minister is denying that government cuts will result in the loss of services to people with disabilities in the North West. It follows the anno...more
Services at Cregg will continue-McLoughlin
14 Jun 2012
Fine Gael Deputy for Sligo North Leitrim Tony McLoughlin says there is no need for undue worry on behalf of the service users of Cregg House or their families that ther...more
Rovers summer camps in July and August
14 Jun 2012
Sligo Rovers have announced that they will be holding ten Summer Camps during July and August in venues in Sligo and Mayo. These camps are for boys and girls aged 5 to ...more
Sligo should capitalise on Yeats-Minister
14 Jun 2012
The Minister of Arts and Heritage says Sligo needs to capitalise more on WB Yeats. Minister Jimmy Deenihan was speaking at the launch of the inaugural Yeats ...more
Ballyshannon library re-opens today
14 Jun 2012
Ballyshannon library is to re-open today. The service closed back in January after the librarian retired and was not replaced due to the public sector recrui...more
Disappointment at Cregg situation-Sr. Quinn
14 Jun 2012
Provincial Sr. Jean Quinn has been expressing her disappointment at the situation this morning after the Daughters of Wisdom who run Cregg House in Sligo say it is with...more
Politicians to raise Cregg issue in the Dail
14 Jun 2012
Fianna Fail North East Deputy Charlie McConalouge is to raise the issue during leader’s questions in the Oireachtas this morning at 10.30 The Minister ...more
Withdrawal from Cregg is with 'regret'
14 Jun 2012
The Daughters of Wisdom who run Cregg House in Sligo say it is with extreme regret that they have announced their decision to end their role as providers of Wisdom Serv...more
Shane Filan declared bankrupt in Britain
14 Jun 2012
Westlife member Shane Filan's property debts have reportedly forced him into bankruptcy in Britain. Ulster Bank recently took control of Shafin Developments, the...more
MacSharry calls on Minister to intervene on Cregg House
14 Jun 2012
Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health Sligo Senator Marc MacSharry is calling on the Minister for Health James Reilly, Minister Kathleen Lynch and The Taoise...more
Daughters of Wisdown withdraw from Cregg House
14 Jun 2012
The Daughters of Wisdom who run Cregg House in Sligo say they are to withdraw their services. They claim they can no longer provide the level of service needed follow...more
Sligo GAA June 13-19
13 Jun 2012
Dermot Molloy Hurling League Wed, 13 Jun, Venue: Kent Park, (Round: Round 6), Naomh Eoin V Glencar-Manorhamilton 20:00, Ref: Malachy Maher U-14 B League Wed, 1...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club June 12
13 Jun 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com INTERMEDIATE: Our Intermediate footballer’s play St Michael’s in the second round of championship this Saturday at 6pm ...more
Donegal Bay Cycling Club June 12
13 Jun 2012
The St. John Bosco community centre Donegal Town was the place to be on Saturday where representatives from Cycling Ireland trained 20 new Sprocket Rocket tutors....more
Donegal Bay Cycling Club June 12
13 Jun 2012
The St. John Bosco community centre Donegal Town was the place to be on Saturday where representatives from Cycling Ireland trained 20 new Sprocket Rocket tutors....more
St Mary's GAA Club June 12
13 Jun 2012
Senior: The Seniors return to Senior Championship action this Sunday evening as they take on near neighbours Coolera/Strandhill at Markievicz Park (Throw-in 6.30pm). We...more
Erne Gaels GAA Club June 12
13 Jun 2012
Sympathy Erne Gaels GAA Club wishes to express its deepest sympathy to the McGonigle Family on their Recent Bereavement. Lotto: Numbers Drawn 1, 8, 13, 23 NO jackp...more
Donegal versus Derry facts and figures
13 Jun 2012
DONEGAL v DERRY Ulster SFC Quarter-Final Mac Cumhaill Park, Ballybofey Saturday, June 16, 5pm This will be 21st championship meeting between them, with Derry leadi...more
Minister Deenihan launches Yeats Day
13 Jun 2012
The Minister for Arts and Tourism Jimmy Deenihan has officially launched the inaugural Yeats Day at the Drumcliffe Churchyard this evening, which celebrates the l...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club June 12
13 Jun 2012
~ FOOTBALL ~ Aodh Ruadh were denied at least a deserved share of the points after a battling performance against Saint Naul's. Damien Cleary was excellent form fo...more
Donegal's U21 hurlers face Tyrone
13 Jun 2012
Donegal’s U21 hurlers travel to Omagh for their Ulster Shield semi-final this evening. Last year’s shield winners face Tyrone in Healy Park at 7.30pm. N...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club June 12
13 Jun 2012
Our reserves took on Glenfin on Saturday evening last at Pairc Naomh Brid. Playing against a stiff breeze the lads put up a great fight in the first 20 minutes but two ...more
Donegal Southern GAA Board notices June 13
13 Jun 2012
Fixtures Minor League Section 1 Team 1 Team 2 Venue Date Time Referee Comment Bundoran Naomh Mhuire Bundoran 22/06/2012 19:00 Lee Jordan Regional U16s Divisi...more
Enniscrone/Kilglass GAA Club June 12
13 Jun 2012
Intermediate: Our intermediate team will take on St Farnans this Sunday in the second round of the intermediate championship, with throw in at Easkey at 2pm. This is a ...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club June 12
13 Jun 2012
Sympathy Our club lost one of its great characters last week with the death of Finbar Mc Bride. Finbar was a gentleman and a great servant of his beloved Naomh Muire G...more
Report claims Sligo Tourism's in crisis
13 Jun 2012
A new report has revealed that the retail and tourism sector in Sligo is in crisis but potential growth in the tourism industry can create a knock on effect for other s...more
New transport museum for Ballymote
13 Jun 2012
The official sod turning ceremony at the old Cornmill in Ballymote will be performed by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan this afternoon...more
Calls for improved money lending laws
13 Jun 2012
Sligo Senator Marc MacSharry is calling on the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter, to introduce legislation to bring down the maximum chargeable i...more
Cllr Cawley says she will not rejoin labour
13 Jun 2012
Sligo Independent Cllr Veronica Cawley says she does not want to rejoin the Labour Party. Cllr Cawley says she did not request to leave the party and says she was &#...more
Fire reported in Cranmore
13 Jun 2012
Gardai were called to the scene of a fire at house in the Cranmore Esstate in Sligo town last night. The blaze broke out at a vacant house on Yeats Drive shortly afte...more
Calls for Cardinal Brady to resign
13 Jun 2012
It’s understood that a petition launched in west Donegal calling for the resignation of Cardinal Seán Brady was delivered to his office this week-with almo...more
Dumped rubbish cleared from Ballyshannon
13 Jun 2012
It’s understood that a significant amount of rubbish dumped in Ballyshannon yesterday has now been cleared. Concern was expressed after three large bag...more
TD’s concern over Garda Station questioned
13 Jun 2012
A garda spokesman says that no plan has been confirmed regarding the future of Glenties Garda Station. It follows concern expressed by Sinn Fein Deputy Pears...more
Harkin stresses importance of volunteers
13 Jun 2012
MEP's in Strasbourg have this week voted for greater funding and support for voluntary activities. The MEP's are calling for the creation of a Europe...more
Leitrim GAA June 15-17
13 Jun 2012
Friday 15/06/2012 Feile 2012 Venue Grade Round Fixture Time Referee Carrick F2012 2 St Mary's v Melvin Gaels 7pm Kevin Mallon Moh...more
€4.6m tax settlements with Revenue
13 Jun 2012
Nine people and companies across the North West region are among almost 130 people who have made tax settlements with the Revenue Commissioners totaling almost €30...more
Finn Harps Schools Cup
13 Jun 2012
Finn Park was the fitting venue last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday when it hosted the Fran Fields Donegal Creameries inaugural Schools Cup. The Cup which is the ...more
Books of evidence served in Senators case
13 Jun 2012
A Books of evidence have been served on two men accused of assault causing harm to Donegal Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill. According to the Irish Times, Ga...more
Lessons to be learned from planning inquiry
13 Jun 2012
The Junior Minister with responsibility for Housing and Planning says there are lessons to be learned from an independent inquiry into planning irregularities ...more
IT SU welcomes new grant system
13 Jun 2012
The President of I.T. Sligo Students Union is welcoming the new centralised online system for college grant applications which was launched yesterday. The website c...more
Inaugural Yeats Day today
13 Jun 2012
The inaugural Yeats Day celebrating the life of the famous Sligo poet and playwright will take place today. Today marks the anniversary of the birth of WB Yeats and ...more
Woman jailed for running Sligo brothel
13 Jun 2012
A Nigerian woman who ran a prostitution service and kept brothels in Sligo and Longford has been jailed for three years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. 36-year-old...more
Concern over Glenties Garda Station
13 Jun 2012
Concern is being expressed over the future of Glenties Garda Station. Sinn Fein Deputy Pearse Doherty says there is speculation that a Report by the Garda Commissione...more
Girl died after man set house on fire
13 Jun 2012
A five-year-old girl died after a man set fire to a house because he was in a rage over finding his girlfriend lying on a bed with another man a few weeks earlier, Rosc...more
Fears events to euro crisis spiralling
12 Jun 2012
The Independent MEP Marian Harkin says she's afraid events connected with the euro crisis are spiralling out of control. Ms Harkin was speaking ...more
False rape case slammed
12 Jun 2012
A YOUNG Laghey woman, who falsely claimed that she was raped, was severely condemned by a judge this week, who told her that she had done “tremendous damage to ge...more
Tidy towns chairman speaks out on funding cuts
12 Jun 2012
The Chairman of Sligo Tidy Towns Committee says while he appreciates the Sligo County Manager is in a difficult position financially, it's clear he would chose to c...more
Concerns over cuts to disability services
12 Jun 2012
A Sligo Borough Councillor is critising cuts in funding to disability services across Sligo. Sinn Fein Cllr Arthur Gibbons raised the issue at last night's meetin...more
Calls for improvement to bus parking
12 Jun 2012
A coach tour driver from Sligo says business in the town is suffering due to a lack of adequate parking for buses. The issue was raised at last night's meeting o...more
Work on electric charging points underway
12 Jun 2012
Bundoran Town Council has confirmed that work on installing electric charging points for vehicles in the town will be completed by the end of this week. It f...more
KFO CEO welcomes jobs confirmation
12 Jun 2012
The Chief Executive of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation Sean O'Donoghue says the confirmation of 50 jobs within the sector is welcome news. I...more
Donegal artist braced for NYC Times Square
12 Jun 2012
A Donegal artist and secondary school teacher is set to have some of her work exhibited in New York next week. Zara McDaid from Ramelton-who works as an art teacher i...more
Litter bins set to be removed
12 Jun 2012
A Sligo Fine Gael Cllr says it would be a drastic move to remove all the litter bins from scenic areas along the shorefront in Strandhill and Rosses Point. Sligo C...more
Calls for increase in coach parking
12 Jun 2012
The lack of adequate parking for coaches caused concern at last night's meeting of Sligo Borough Council. Fine Gael Cllr David Cawley raised the issue and request...more
Wallace faces possible censure motion
12 Jun 2012
The government's expected to discuss the possibility of tabling a motion of censure against independent TD Mick Wallace later. It's likely t...more
Case of illegal dumping in Ballyshannon
12 Jun 2012
Concern is being expressed over a case of illegal dumping in Ballyshannon. It’s understood a significant amount of rubbish-as much as three large bags ...more
50 jobs for Donegal fish sector
12 Jun 2012
It's thought that a major jobs boost in the fishing sector in County Donegal -which was announced last month-will create up to 50 jobs in the county. It ...more
Cut in Tidy Towns funding
12 Jun 2012
The decision to slash budgets for Tidy Towns groups, and community and voluntary organisations in County Sligo this year has been criticised. Sligo County Councillors...more
Still no resolution in Cregg House dispute
12 Jun 2012
Delays in a resolution between the HSE and Cregg House caused concerns at last night's meeting of Sligo Borough Council. A joint statement released by Cregg House...more
Leitrim GAA June 8-10
11 Jun 2012
Gallogly Catering Gallogly Catering ACL D5 2012 Sun, 10 Jun, Venue: Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, Cloone 2-8 Glencar-Manorhamilton 0-11 Gallogly Cater...more
Donegal GAA June 9-10
11 Jun 2012
Brian McCormick Sports Division 1: Naomh Conaill 1-6, St Eunans 3-6 ; Fourmasters 0-6, Dungloe 0-7 ; Brian McCormi...more
Tornado reported in Donegal
11 Jun 2012
There are unconfirmed reports of a tornado in Co Donegal. It's understood Met Eireann has been contacted by a number of people who say they seen a tornado over S...more
Small house fire in Cranmore investigated
11 Jun 2012
Gardaí are continuing with their investigations after a small house fire occurred at a vacant premises in Sligo Town over the weekend. The fi...more
Calls for review of schools as polling booths
11 Jun 2012
Alternative locations need be found for polling booths other than school buildings according to Sligo North Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy Tony McLoughlin. ...more
45% Household charge compliance rate
11 Jun 2012
Donegal County Council says no final decision has been made as to how the Local Authority will pursue those who have not yet paid their €100 Household cha...more
Alleged assault in Bundoran investigated
11 Jun 2012
Gardaí in Ballyshannon are investigating after a man was allegedly assaulted in Bundoran over the weekend. The male-who is not understood to ...more
Gardai investigate public order incident
11 Jun 2012
Two people were taken to Sligo General Hospital last night after a public order incident in Tubbercurry. A spokesman for the Gardaí ...more
Meeting about Fracking in Leitrim tomorrow
11 Jun 2012
A public meeting about the future of gas mining in the North West will take place in Manorhamilton tomorrow evening. The event is being hosted by th...more
NW among "Best Place to Live" nominees
11 Jun 2012
The judges of The Irish Times “Best Place to Live in Ireland” competition have released an initial longlist of 25 places which are in the running f...more
30% drop in commencement of new houses
11 Jun 2012
There has been a 30% drop in the number of new houses commenced in Donegal in the first quarter of this year. Only 45 houses were started in the cou...more
Waterworld parking fee remains
11 Jun 2012
A reduction in parking charges for users of Waterworld in Bundoran has been rejected by the members of the Town Council. Independent Councillor Derm...more
Wind energy assets targeted for €200m
11 Jun 2012
An Australian investment group- AMP Capital has agreed to buy wind energy assets in Ireland including the North West from Viridian -- it's understood possi...more
Leitrim racewalker qualifies for Olympics
10 Jun 2012
Laura Reynolds (Mohill AC) has achieved the Olympic standard in the 20K Walk at the IAAF Permit Race Walking Meeting in La Coruña, Spain on Saturday night. ...more
Leitrim GAA June 9
10 Jun 2012
Gallogly Catering Gallogly Catering ACL Division 2 2012 Sat, 09 Jun, Venue: Glencar/Manorhamilton, Glencar-Manorhamilton 2-12 Eslin 3-7 ...more
Calry Bohs celebrating 50 years
09 Jun 2012
Calry Bohs Football Club are celebrating 50 years in existence with a celebration function in the Glasshouse Hotel this Saturday evening, June 9, from 9pm. All former p...more
Sligo GAA June 10-15
08 Jun 2012
Expert Electrical Sligo Senior Football League Division 2 Sun, 10 Jun, Venue: Fr. Kevin Brehony Park, (Round: Round 8), Eastern Harps V Cloonacool 12:00, Ref: Ma...more
Failte Ireland welcomes regions blue flags
08 Jun 2012
Head of Operations for Failte Ireland North West says retaining Blue Flag status at the beaches across the region is vital for tourism in the country. In Sligo the be...more
Local TD could support censure motion
08 Jun 2012
A motion of censure against Mick Wallace could have the support of at least two technical group TD's if it arises. It emerged yesterday that his construc...more
Bundoran Mayor welcomes Blue Flag status
08 Jun 2012
The Mayor of Bundoran is stressing the importance of the Blue Flag Beach status for Bundoran. Philip McGlynn says retaining the prestigious award is extremel...more
Calls for clarification on fire stations issue
08 Jun 2012
Bundoran Town Council is to write to the Environment Minister to outline what is the exact situation regarding the future development of two new fire stations in Bundor...more
Two men in court over drugs seizure
08 Jun 2012
Two men are to appear before Harristown District Court today charged in connection with a significant drugs haul in Co. Donegal two weeks ago. The Chinese na...more
Heavy rain in the North West
08 Jun 2012
Met Éireann is once again predicting heavy rain across the country - with spot flooding likely in many areas. Gardaí are urging road users to t...more
FF opposed to ref. on Seanad’s future
08 Jun 2012
Fianna Fail Leitrim Senator Pascal Mooney says his party will be opposing moves to hold a referendum on the future of the Seanad. Fine Gael leader in the Sea...more
Record number of Blue Flag awards
08 Jun 2012
The number of beaches in the North West getting prestigious Blue Flag awards has reached an all-time high. However, five beaches across the country either lost their ...more
Leitrim Riding Club dance fundraiser
07 Jun 2012
Leitrim Riding Club are hosting a Fundraiser Dance night on Sat June 23rd in the Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo at 8pm. This exciting night will include instruction in L...more
Easkey school wins Sligo GAA jersey competition
07 Jun 2012
Connacht GAA saw a huge response from across the Province to ‘Jersey Day’. Over 20,000 children took part in the initiative with entries returned from almos...more
Funding welcomed for cycling routes
07 Jun 2012
Nearly half a million euro in funding to provide upgrade cycling routes in Donegal is being warmly welcomed The route will stretch from Donegal Town to Newtowncunning...more
North West Senator slams jobs initiative
07 Jun 2012
The governments jobs initiative has failed the people of the north west according to Sligo Fianna Fail Senator Marc MacSharry. Recent figures show that 80% of the job...more
Motion submitted for Bundoran pool
07 Jun 2012
There are calls for the Town Council to develop a fifty metre pool in Bundoran. Independent Councillor Florence Doherty submitted the motion at a recent meeting of th...more
Sligo 400 festival launched this afternoon
07 Jun 2012
The launch of the Sligo 400 festival is to take place this afternoon. Sligo Borough Council will celebrate its 400th birthday this year with a series of special event...more
Blue Flag beaches to be announced today
07 Jun 2012
This years Blue Flag beaches for the North West region will be announced later this afternoon. Donegal County Council has made 13 applications for blue flags across t...more
€497,000 announced for cycling route
07 Jun 2012
Nearly half a million euro in funding has been announced to provide and upgrade rural roads based cycling routes in Donegal. The route will stretch from Donegal Town ...more
Man arrested following theft of money
07 Jun 2012
One man was arrested in Donegal last night in connection with the theft of a small some of money The incident happened after sometime 9.30pm on the Ballyshannon to ...more
Rory G. festival to feature on SKY TV
07 Jun 2012
Ballyshannon is set to feature on a special SKY TV programme this evening. The one hour programme ‘Out & About in Ireland’ will feature from across th...more
PM to be carried out on body of Ardara man
07 Jun 2012
Its thought a post mortem will be carried out today on the body of Ardara man Tomas Maguire, who died following a crash in Australia on Monday morning. The 2...more
Three TDs claim allowances over €50,000
07 Jun 2012
Three TDs from the North West region claimed allowances of more than €50,000 for travel and other expenses between the general election in February 2011 and the en...more
HC asked for declaration on referendum
07 Jun 2012
It's being reported that Donegal SF Deputy Pearse Doherty has asked the High Court to consider granting a declaration that the Referendum Commission is obliged to d...more
Heavy rainfall expected in Connacht
07 Jun 2012
The Road Safety Authority is warning drivers to take extra care on the roads as heavy rain and flooding is expected across the country. Rainfall between 30 a...more
Survey to be carried after traces of asbestos
07 Jun 2012
A survey is to be carried out on vacant houses in the Martin Savage and Doorly Park areas of Sligo town for traces of asbestos. It follows concerns raised by...more
Cllr. accuses money lenders of intimidation
07 Jun 2012
A new group has been established in South Donegal to help families currently experiencing serious financial issues and finding themselves in difficulties. &#...more
No reports of injuries following quake
06 Jun 2012
There are no reports of any serious damage after an earthquake struck off the west coast this morning. The 4.0 magnitude quake happened 60 kilometres off the c...more
Donegal rally to provide welcome boost
06 Jun 2012
The 41st Topaz Donegal International Rally is set to generate an estimated €25 million for the local economy with up to 70,000 spectators expected over the weekend...more
BGI describes impact of NW quake
06 Jun 2012
An earthquake measuring four on the Richter scale hit off the west coast of Ireland earlier this morning. It happened around 60 kilometres off the Belmullet ...more
Calls for electric car charging points
06 Jun 2012
A Bundoran Town Councillor is calling for electric charging points for vehicles to be installed without further delay. Independent Councillor Dermott Doherty...more
Camper vans to be managed ‘properly’
06 Jun 2012
The Town Manager of Bundoran says the issues regarding camper vans will be have managed ‘properly and appropriately’ to ensure that those who travel to the ...more
Earthquake felt in Sligo
06 Jun 2012
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4 on the Richter Scale has hit off the west coast of Ireland. Tremors were felt in parts of south Sligo and Mayo this morning. I...more
Bundoran Mayor outlines top priorities
06 Jun 2012
The new Mayor of Bundoran has been outlining his priorities for the year ahead. Fianna Fail Councillor Philip McGlynn was elected to the position yesterday. ...more
Visiting restrictions lifted at Sligo General
06 Jun 2012
Visiting restrictions which had been in place at Sligo Regional Hospital due to the presence of Norovirus or the winter vomiting bug have been lifted. Normal visiting...more
Tributes paid to family of Ardara man
06 Jun 2012
The Chairman of the Ardara GAA club is sending his condolences to the family of 24 year old Tomas Maguire, who died in a car crash in Australia on Monday morning. &nb...more
Solution to camper van issue-McEniff
06 Jun 2012
Bundoran Town Council is to examine the possibility of entering into a public-private partnership to provide facilities for camper vans in the town. It follo...more
Cllr. defends Mayoral vote
06 Jun 2012
The outgoing Mayor of the Council Michael McMahon is defending his position not to support his party colleague for Mayor of the Town. It follows yesterday An...more
Support provided to family of Ardara man
06 Jun 2012
The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the family of a Donegal man who died earlier this week following a tragic accident. ...more
Students in the NW start their LC today
06 Jun 2012
Almost 117,000 students are beginning their State examinations today. Over 2,000 students will sit their Leaving Cert in Donegal along with 754 in Sligo and ...more
Bundoran Cllr. condemns voting 'pact'
06 Jun 2012
An Independent Bundoran Town Councillor has condemned what she describes as 'a pact' among the members of the Local Authority regarding the election of the new ...more
Ardara man killed in Australian accident
05 Jun 2012
Donegal has been left stunned by the tragic death of a talented young sporting star in Western Australia. Tomas Maguire, 24, was killed in a car crash in Perth yest...more
Philip McGlynn-New Bundoran Mayor
05 Jun 2012
Fianna Fail Councillor Philip McGlynn is the new Mayor of Bundoran Town Council. He was elected during today’s Annual General Meeting of the Local Auth...more
Criminal damage incidents investigated
05 Jun 2012
Gardai across County Sligo are examining a number of incidents of criminal damage over the weekend. Enquiries are continuing after properties were damaged in Ballymo...more
Calls to reverse school transport cuts
05 Jun 2012
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children Charlie McConalogue is calling on junior Education Minister to reverse his plans to restrict free school transport for child...more
Rory G. festival organisers commended
05 Jun 2012
Ballyshannon Town Council is paying tribute to all of those involved in the Rory Gallagher Music Festival over the weekend. Thousands descended on the town to enjoy ...more
Issues Bundoran camper van parking
05 Jun 2012
A report by the council to address the issue of illegal camper vans parking in Bundoran is due to come before the Local Authority members today. Fianna Fail Councill...more
€20,000 for Donegal childcare facilities
05 Jun 2012
€200,000 in funding has been approved for the support of childcare facilities in the Donegal South West constituency. The allocation is being made available thr...more
16 public order incidents in Ballyshannon
05 Jun 2012
There were 16 arrests for public order incidents in Ballyshannon over the weekend. Gardai says the majority of incidents range from drunken behavior to disorderly ...more
Drop in planning applications
05 Jun 2012
Despite a continued drop in construction activity nationally, there are varying fortunes for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo according to the National Housing Construction I...more
FF expected to take job of Bundoran Mayor
05 Jun 2012
It’s expected a Fianna Fail Councillor will be elected the new Chairman of Bundoran Town Council today. It’s thought Phillip McGlynn will take up...more
Parents fear over cheap booze
05 Jun 2012
A SOLICITOR took to the stand at Ballyshannon District Court last Friday to express her concern as a parent over the ongoing competition pricing war among Bundoran nigh...more
Calls for reversal of catchment area policy
05 Jun 2012
Donegal South-West deputy Thomas Pringle is calling for the immediate reversal of catchment area policy in Dublin hospitals. The policy refuses to t...more
NW Radiotherapy unit on-track says Minister
05 Jun 2012
Co-operating for Cancer Care Northwest has held a meeting with an official from the Department of Health in North for a progress report on the Northwest Radiotherapy Un...more
Gardai continue to investigate Ballymote fire
05 Jun 2012
Gardai in Ballymote are continuing to investigate an incident of criminal damage at an address in Ballinabole near Ballymote in the early hours of last Thursday. A v...more
New Mayor for Bundoran
05 Jun 2012
A new mayor is due to be elected at today's meeting of Bundoran Town Council. All council members will vote on who will take up the position at today's montly...more
40 drug arrested in Ballyshannon
05 Jun 2012
Gardai made nearly 40 minor drug seizures in Ballyshannon over the weekend The detections related to simple drugs possessions during the four day Rory Gallagher music...more
Man treated for injuries following crash
04 Jun 2012
Gardai attended the scene of a single vehicle collision near Grange Co Sligo yesterday evening. The incident happened at Cashelgarron at around 8.45 pm yesterday. ...more
Jude Foye, Tubbercurry Michael Gilmartin, Ballincar John Grogan, Drumkeerin Liam Henry, Tubbercurry Joan Moran, Ballintogher Bridget Bradley, Donegal Town
04 Jun 2012
OCEAN FM HAS BEEN FORMALLY NOTIFIED OF THE FOLLOWING DEATHS Jude Foye, Tubbercurry Michael Gilmartin, Ballincar John Grogan, Drumkeerin...more
Success for Donegal and Sligo athletes in Offaly
03 Jun 2012
At the AVIVA All-Ireland Schools’ Track & Field championships in Tullamore, there was a reverse of last year’s results in the Senior Boy’s 800m wh...more
Sligo North Leitrim vote Yes to treaty
01 Jun 2012
The Sligo North Leitrim constituency has voted Yes to the EU Fiscal Treaty referendum. Proceedings ended just after 1pm today at the count centre in Castle Dargan. ...more
Donegal SW says No to EU Stability Treaty
01 Jun 2012
Proceedings ended just after 1pm in the Donegal South West constituency today with the county saying No in the Treaty Referendum. Despite an early morning pr...more
12noon; Donegal SW update
01 Jun 2012
The official counting of ballot papers in the Donegal South West constituency is underway in the St.John Bosco centre in Donegal Town. Tally figures from ear...more
Latest Donegal South West Fiscal Treaty Tallies
01 Jun 2012
89% of boxes tallied in Donegal SW Andrea Gilligan 45% Yes 55% NO turnout roughly at around 39% ...more
Final Sligo-North Leitrim Fiscal Treaty Tally
01 Jun 2012
Final Tally for Sligo North Leitrm 59.8% yes 40.2% No Total yes votes 17,057 Total no votes 11481 Total vote 28538 Electorate 61892 Turnout at 46.1% ...more
Airtricity League previews June 1
01 Jun 2012
Airtricity League Previews (7.45pm unless stated) Friday, June 1 Airtricity League Premier Division Dundalk v Drogheda United, Oriel Park (7.05pm). Referee: Pau...more
Donegal athletes to compete at world juniors
01 Jun 2012
Athletics Ireland has pre selected five athletes for the IAAF World Junior Track and Field Championships to be held in Barcelona from the 10-15th of July. &n...more
11.30 voting update
01 Jun 2012
Early tally figures indicate a No vote in the Donegal South-West constituency, while in Sligo tally figures so far show a Yes in Sligo/North Leitrim. In Donega...more
Senator's expenses referred to Public Office Comission
01 Jun 2012
A Fianna Fail spokesperson has confirmed that the issue relating to expenses claims by Donegal Senator Brian O' Domhnaill was referred to the Standards in Public Of...more
Two in court in connection with drugs haul
01 Jun 2012
Two men are to appear before Harristown District Court today charged in connection with a significant drugs haul in Co. Donegal last Friday. The Chinese nationals, 44...more
Fiscal treaty referendum count to begin
01 Jun 2012
Counting of votes in the fiscal treaty referendum gets underway at 9 o'clock this morning across the north west. It's estimated that just about half of those ...more
