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Sligo Rovers Easter Camps start on Monday
31 Mar 2012
The first of Sligo Rovers two Easter Camps starts this coming Monday 2nd April. The camp runs from the Monday to the Friday from 10:30am to 3:30pm each day including G...more
Road closed from Pettigo to Donegal town
31 Mar 2012
Ocean FM have been notified by Gardai that the Pettigo to Donegal town road, between Kees filling station in Laghey to Leonards filling station in Pettigo will be cloa...more
Ocean FM extends it's dearest sympathy to the Fleming family
31 Mar 2012
International singing star Tommy Fleming suffered a double tragedy with the death of his mother Mrs. Annie Fleming, nee Howley, last night followed some hours later by...more
Airtricity League April 6
31 Mar 2012
FAI fixtures (7.45pm unless stated) Friday, April 6 Airtricity League Premier Division St Patrick's Athletic v Shamrock Rove...more
Leitrim team to face Wicklow
30 Mar 2012
Leitrim have named their team to face Wicklow in the National League on Sunday. It shows just one change from the team that hammered Kilkenny last time ...more
Grange 5K on Good Friday
30 Mar 2012
The annual 5Km run, walk or jog takes place in Grange on Good Friday, April 6, in aid of Cardiac Care in Sligo General Hospital. Registration is from 5.30pm...more
Airtricity League Previews March 30-31
30 Mar 2012
Airtricity League Previews (7.45pm unless stated) Friday, March 30 Airtricity League Premier Division Shamrock Rovers ...more
Busy weekend of athletics ahead
30 Mar 2012
The final event of the Finn Valley 5K Spring Series takes place this evening, getting underway at 7pm. The opening race in the Tir Chonaill A...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League April 3-6
30 Mar 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Fixtures Tuesday 3rd April Division One P.S.O. vs. Fiddler’s Cre...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League March 27-28
30 Mar 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Results Tuesday 27th March McCullagh Carpentry Division Two I.T. Sligo...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League Round-Up March 30
30 Mar 2012
Fiddler’s Creek took a huge step towards winning Division One of the Sligo Rovers 11-A-side Astro Turf League as they drew 0-0 with Gannon & McNam...more
Finn Valley 5K series comes to a close this evening
30 Mar 2012
The final event of the Finn Valley 5K Spring Series takes place this evening, getting underway at 7pm. ...more
Waterford team news for Finn Harps game
30 Mar 2012
After crashing out of the EA Sports Cup last Monday, Waterford United will be looking to halt the run of defeats and maintai...more
PO payment for €100 charge easier for people-Minister McGinley
30 Mar 2012
The Minister of State at the Department for the Gaeltacht, Community and Rural Affairs Dinny McGinley has acknowledged that the government should have given more consi...more
Sea Sessions to provide welcome boost to Bundoran
30 Mar 2012
Large crowds are expected to attend this Years Sea Sessions festival proving a much welcome boost to the local economy. The line up for this years surf,...more
Group says more travellers are proud of their identity
30 Mar 2012
The Donegal Traveller Movement says the reported increase in population living in County Donegal is due to more travellers being proud of their identity. ...more
Minister says FG Ard Fheis is a ‘special event’
30 Mar 2012
The Minister of State at the Department for the Gaeltacht, Community and Rural Affairs and Donegal TD Dinny McGinley has described the Fine Gael Ard Fheis which gets u...more
Campaigners to stage protests at council offices in Donegal tomorrow
30 Mar 2012
Members of the ‘Cant Pay-Wont Pay’ Campaign Group in Donegal will stage protests at the council offices across the county tomorrow. The dead...more
Ballyshannon Hurlathon this weekend
30 Mar 2012
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club in Ballyshannon are hosting their sixth annual ‘hurlathon’ tomorrow in the Mercy Hall from 10am until 10pm. I...more
Donegal Town interfirms basketball league gets underway tonight
30 Mar 2012
The first games in the Donegal Town Basketball Club interfirms take place this evening at the Abbey Vocational School gym from 7.15pm, and continue tomorrow...more
DAAA group arrive in Dublin following 500km walk
30 Mar 2012
Members of the Donegal Action Against Austerity group have completed the 500km walk from Donegal to Dublin. The walkers set out on March 9th to arrive i...more
Father who attacked man who raped his daughters escapes jail
30 Mar 2012
A Donegal father who assaulted an ex-paramilitary who had raped and sexually abused his daughters has escaped jail. The 37-year-old admitted assault causing har...more
Donegal man acquitted of 34 counts of raping woman
30 Mar 2012
A Donegal man has been acquitted by a jury of 34 counts of raping and indecently assaulting a woman when she was a child. The jury spent nine hours on day six of ...more
Traveller population jumps by 99% in Donegal
30 Mar 2012
The Irish Traveller population living in County Donegal has increased by nearly 100% According to the 2011 census figures, the number of Irish Travellers rose by ...more
Court orders criminal's partner to vacate Leitrim home
30 Mar 2012
The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) has seized the County Leitrim home of a convicted Sligo drug dealer. CAB obtained the order, allowing it to appoint a receiver to ...more
Sea Sessions line up announced
30 Mar 2012
Happy Mondays, Kaiser Chiefs and The Coronas will headline this years Sea Sessions festival in Bundoran. The line up was officially annouced last night in Dublin....more
Council urge caution against gorse fires
30 Mar 2012
Donegal County Council is appealing to land owners to exercise caution during the good weather period and to take all necessary measures to prevent any gorse fires occ...more
German anti-fracking campaigner to address Leitrim meeting
30 Mar 2012
A prominent German anti-fracking campaigner is to arrive in the North West next week to address a meeting against the process of hydraulic fracturing. G...more
Millien receives work permit
29 Mar 2012
Sligo Rovers have confirmed that Pascal Millien has received a work permit and can complete his signing with the club. The Haitian internatio...more
Sligo's U21 final fixed for Dr Hyde Park
29 Mar 2012
Sligo’s U21 Connacht final has been fixed for Dr Hyde Park in Roscommon on Saturday week. The Yeats men will take on the host county at...more
All-Ireland badminton title for Summerhill
29 Mar 2012
Summerhill Collegeclaimed the U19 All-Ireland title yesterday in Gormanston. The four-man Summerhill team overcame Terenure College, Bangor Grammar...more
Wednesday's action in Rovers Astro League
29 Mar 2012
There were three games last night in Division One of the Sligo Rovers Astro League. Fiddler's Creek drew nil-all with Gannon & McNama...more
Council admits to removing anti-Household Charge signs
29 Mar 2012
Leitrim County Council has confirmed it has removed signs advocating for people not to pay the €100 Household Charge. Earlier today, the spokesperson for the ...more
Enniscrone/Kilglass GAA Club March 29
29 Mar 2012
Intermediate Team: There was a break from competitive action last weekend for our intermediate team. The next game is scheduled for Sunday next, away to Coo...more
Finn Harps team news for trip to Waterford
29 Mar 2012
Finn Harps make the long trip south this weekend, for a Saturday afternoon kick-off at the RSC against Waterford United (kick-off 2.30pm). The RSC has proved to ...more
Rovers welcome back Keane, but no Millien yet
29 Mar 2012
Sligo Rovers welcome Dundalk to the Showgrounds on Saturday in the Airtricity Premier Divison, kick-off 7:45pm The Bit o’ Red have made their best...more
Wrong to transfer McDermott to open prison-IPS
29 Mar 2012
The Irish Prison Service is admitting that it was wrong to allow inmate Martin McDermott to be transfered to an open facility, from which he had absconded in 2007. ...more
MEP says Iceland could face sanctions over its fishing of mackerel
29 Mar 2012
Iceland could face EU sanctions over the amount of mackerel it's fishing in the North East Atlantic. That's according to the Fianna Fail MEP Pat...more
Women jailed for glass attack
29 Mar 2012
A 21-year-old woman has been sentenced to one year in prison for throwing a glass at a woman in a Donegal Town nightclub and leaving her scarred for life. Har...more
Council urges caution about bogus Household Charge collectors
29 Mar 2012
Members of the public are being warned to be wary of bogus callers pretending to collect the €100 Household Charge. The Donegal County Manager Seam...more
Laghey Group welcomes discussion on PO closures
29 Mar 2012
The Chairperson of the Laghey Action Group is welcoming news the Chief Executive of An Post is being requested to appear before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Commu...more
Man on trial over garda sergeant assault
29 Mar 2012
A Jury has been sworn in at Donegal Circuit Court this morning in the case of a 43-year-old Ballintra man accused of assaulting a garda sergeant while attempting to es...more
Lanes re-open following accident this morning
29 Mar 2012
Gardaí say both lanes have re-opened following a single vehicle collision in Sligo Town earlier this morning. The incident occurred just before 7...more
Campaign group says council removed posters in Leitrim
29 Mar 2012
A spokesperson for the 'Can't Pay-Won't Pay' group says it has been informed that some of their posters urging people not to pay the Household Charge h...more
Erne Wanderers table quiz tonight
29 Mar 2012
A fundraising table quiz for Erne Wanderers underage football will take place tonight in Owen Roe’s Bar in Ballyshannon getting underway at 9.45pm. ...more
Donegal League seeking new Oscar Traynor manager
29 Mar 2012
The Donegal Junior League are inviting applications for the position of Oscar Traynor Team Manager for the coming season. Anyone interested should apply in ...more
Signed Celtic jersey up for charity auction
29 Mar 2012
A Sligoman is auctioning off a signed home Celtic jersey from this season for charity. Chris Donnelly is auctioning the 2011/2012 famous Hoops jersey si...more
Council offices open on Saturday to collect €100 tax
29 Mar 2012
The County Council offices across the North West region will be open this Saturday to facilitate payment of the Household Charge. In a statement issued ...more
IPS apologises for decision to move McDermott to Cavan Prison
29 Mar 2012
The Director General of the Irish Prison Service has apologised unreservedly, for the decision to move an inmate from the Midlands prison to an open centre in Co. Cava...more
Local Cllr's debate Household Charge
29 Mar 2012
The Taoiseach's added his voice to comments on the set up for paying the household charge. An estimated half a million people have so far registered...more
GRA says McDermott report is disturbing
29 Mar 2012
The Garda Representative Association says a report on the escape of an inmate from an open prison makes for disturbing reading. 25-year-old Martin McDer...more
Oireachtas Committee to discuss closure of Laghey PO
29 Mar 2012
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Natural Resources and Agriculture is to request the Chief Executive of An Post to meet with them to discus...more
Public statement to follow Donegal planning review
29 Mar 2012
The Dail has been told that a public statement will be made later this year following a review of alleged planning irregularities in seven local authorities. The T...more
Soldier sentenced over sexual assault
29 Mar 2012
A FORMER soldier with the 28th Battalion at Finner Camp has been sentenced to 6 months in jail for following a woman after a night out and committing a brutal sex ...more
Shatter: Decision to transfer McDermott ‘wrong’
29 Mar 2012
It's emerged that a prisoner who escaped from an open prison earlier this month had absconded from the same facility once before. The Department of ...more
Train services resume following tragic incident last night
29 Mar 2012
Gardaí have confirmed that a woman has died after been hit by a train in Sligo last night. The incident happened on the 17.00 hour Sli...more
Train services resume following tragic incident
29 Mar 2012
Gardaí have confirmed that a woman has died after been hit by a train in Sligo last night. The incident happened on the 17.00 hour Sli...more
Gardaí deal with collision in Sligo Town
29 Mar 2012
Gardaí remain at the scene of a single vehicle collision in Sligo Town. The incident occurred just before 7 o'clock this morning on the N4 Du...more
Post mortem to take place on body found in Co. Donegal
28 Mar 2012
The Deputy State Pathologist is due in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal this afternoon to carry out a post-mortem examination on the body discovered near Redcastle ...more
100 students enter schools essay competition
28 Mar 2012
The presentation of the inaugural Callan Tansey Solicitors Secondary Schools Essay Competition took place at The Model in Sligo last evening. Over 100 s...more
Sports groups urged to apply for funding
28 Mar 2012
Sports groups and clubs are being urged to apply for support under the €30 million funding announced nationally for sports clubs today. The aim of the scheme ...more
Donegal School reaches F1 Technology competition
28 Mar 2012
A Donegal Secondary school is through to the National stages of the Formula 1 in Schools Technology challenge. The competition sees school teams compete...more
Surfers welcome moves to open access to Tullan Strand
28 Mar 2012
Members of the Surfing Community in Bundoran are welcoming moves by Donegal County Council to have access to Tullan Strand Beach in Bundoran opened. &nb...more
Three in hospital following crash in Donegal
28 Mar 2012
Three people have been taken to Hospital following a two car collision in Donegal Town earlier today. The incident between a car and a truck occurred shortly after...more
Web service seeks to have ruling for Sligo solicitor set aside
28 Mar 2012
A US-based provider of internet services is seeking to set aside a judgment obtained against it by a solicitor who claimed he was defamed on the rate-your-solicitor.co...more
Former IDA building in Ballyshannon sold
28 Mar 2012
Donegal County Council has approved the sale of the former Industrial Development Authority industrial building at the IDA Business Park in Ballyshannon for €135,...more
Human remains discovered in North Donegal
28 Mar 2012
Gardaí are investigating the discovery of human remains near Redcastle in North Donegal. The badly decomposed remains where discovered on the shore of Loug...more
Quiet night following student parties last week
28 Mar 2012
Gardaí in Sligo say there were no arrests last night following major disturbances during student parties at a housing estate in the town last week. ...more
Quiet night following student parties last week
28 Mar 2012
Gardaí in Sligo say there were no arrests last night following major disturbances during student parties at a housing estate in the town last week. ...more
Two year jail term for Ballyshannon man after assault
28 Mar 2012
A court was told yesterday (Tuesday) that a 37-year-old Donegal man now suffers from social phobia and feels nervous about going out in his home town of Bal...more
Jury to continue deliberations in alleged rape case
28 Mar 2012
The jury in the trial of a Donegal man accused of raping a woman when she was a girl was sent home last night having failed to reach a verdict. The man has ...more
Calls for beach access to be opened
28 Mar 2012
The Deputy Mayor of County Donegal is calling on the County Council to consult with landowners with a view to opening access to Tullan Strand Beach in Bundo...more
Rovers to face Monaghan in EA Sports Cup
28 Mar 2012
Just five days after beating Monaghan United in the league, Sligo Rovers have been paired with Roddy Collins’s side in the second round of the EA Sports Cup. ...more
Sligo Minor League winners March 27
28 Mar 2012
In the Sligo Minor League last night, there were wins for St John’s, Tubbercurry, St Mary’s, Ballymote/Bunninadden, Calry/St Joseph’s, Castleconnor, ...more
Durkin's overcome IT Sligo in Astro League
28 Mar 2012
McCullagh Carpentry Division Two IT Sligo 0, Durkin's Pub 4 Paul Clarke with two for Durkin's while Daniel Chester and Declan...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club March 27
28 Mar 2012
~REGISTRATION ~ Theclub executive completed an interim audit of membership returned up to thisevening and have discovered a very high number of players across all...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club March 27
27 Mar 2012
Underage The Under 10s beat Ballyboden St Enda's and Ballyboden Wanderers to win back the James Maria Cup which was last won in 1995. Two great games of...more
Sligo Rovers Lotto results March 26
27 Mar 2012
Monday night's winning numbers in the Sligo Rovers Lotto draw were 1, 11, 12 and 21. There was one claim - Patricia McDonagh, ECMI Ltd, Ballaghaderreen, Co Ros...more
Coola reach Connacht final
27 Mar 2012
Coola Post Primary School are through to this year’s Connacht Senior Vocational Schools final. The Sligo school overcame Lough Allen Co...more
IT Sligo face Durkin's in Rovers Astro League
27 Mar 2012
The Sligo Rovers Astro League continues tonight with one game in the second division. IT Sligo take on Durkin’s Pub at 9pm at the Showg...more
Ten minor games in Sligo on Tuesday evening
27 Mar 2012
There are ten games in total in the Sligo Minor Football Leagues this evening. In the A League, St John’s host Tourlestrane, Tubbercurr...more
Donegal GAA Awards Banquet March 30
27 Mar 2012
Tickets for County Banquet are priced at €30 each. Please contact An Rúnaí, Aodh Máirtín Ó Fearraigh, (secretary.don...more
Ladies Football April 1
27 Mar 2012
1st April 2012 Division 1 Tyrone v Cork, Killyclogher, 3.00pm (T McShea) Regardless of the result Cork guaranteed to finish top of th...more
Sligo Grammar beaten in Junior Cup
27 Mar 2012
Sligo Grammar School have been beaten in the Connacht Junior Cup final this afternoon. The Sligo school lost 6-3 to Rice College Westport in ...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club March 27
27 Mar 2012
Both senior and reserve teams had outings against Drumquin from Co.Tyrone on Sunday with both games ending in a draw. These games will hopefully stand to the lads when...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Tables March 27
27 Mar 2012
League table for Brian McCormick Sports Premier League Team ...more
Former FF TD calls for pensions to be taken off politicians who acted corruptly
27 Mar 2012
Another high-ranking former Fianna Fáil government Minister has backed calls for pensions to be taken off politicians found to have acted corruptly. ...more
Fraudster sentencing adjourned for four months
27 Mar 2012
The sentencing of a 51-year-old Donegal man convicted of operating as an illegal financial investor and of making gains or causing loss by deception, was adjourn...more
Concern at deficiencies within the ambulance service
27 Mar 2012
The Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health is expressing his concern at new figures which reveal deficiencies within the ambulance service in the West. &...more
Anti-fracking group criticise format last nights meeting
27 Mar 2012
Anti Fracking protestors demonstrated outside the Sligo Park Hotel where the CEO of Tamboran Resources was the guest speaker. Richard Moorman was invite...more
Anti-fracking group criticise format of Engineers meeting
27 Mar 2012
The ‘North West Network against Fracking’ is criticising the format of a meeting held last night by the Engineers of Ireland North West Branch ...more
New services from Knock Int. Airport today
27 Mar 2012
New services from Knock International Airport commence today. The Minister for State at the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport Michael Ring greeted touri...more
Castleconnor GAA Club March 27
27 Mar 2012
Lotto still not won The club lotto with a jackpot of €115900 was up for grabs in Muddys bar on Saturday night and the numbers drawn were 14, 16, 17, 29 howe...more
Finn Harps advance in EA Sports Cup
27 Mar 2012
In the first round of the EA Sports Cup last night, Finn Harps won 2-0 against the Mayo League, thanks to an own goal and a second from captain Kevin McHugh...more
Sligo ref for club final replay
27 Mar 2012
Sligo’s Marty Duffy has been appointed as referee for the replay of this year’s All-Ireland club football final between Crossmaglen and Garrycas...more
Early throw-in time for Leitrim's trip to Wicklow
27 Mar 2012
Leitrim’s National League Division Four game against Wicklow on Sunday will have a 12.45pm throw-in time. The sides clash in Aughrim. ...more
Grammar School in junior final replay
27 Mar 2012
Sligo Grammar School’s junior team are contest the Connacht final this afternoon in Galway. The side face Rice College from Westport in...more
Council jobs down by 32% in four years
27 Mar 2012
Donegal Co. Council has slashed staffing levels by the equivalent of almost 400 posts since mid 2008. The move is part of a major restructuring and cost...more
Basketball U14 Northwest Finals Results
27 Mar 2012
NWRB U14 Finals Results: Girls League Final Sligo Giant Warriors 31 Donegal Town 23 Sligo Giant Warriors off to Portarlington G...more
SF says €100 charge deadline should not be extended
27 Mar 2012
Sinn Fein says the deadline for paying the household charge should not be extended. Latest estimates put the number of people who have signed up at less...more
No plans in place for council staff to collect household charge
27 Mar 2012
A motion calling on the council not to fine Local Authority staff for refusing to go door-to door- to collect the household charge was ruled out of order during a meet...more
No plans for council staff to collect €100 charge
27 Mar 2012
A motion calling on the council not to fine Local Authority staff for refusing to go door-to door- to collect the household charge was ruled out of order during a meet...more
Mayor accused of blocking household charge debate
27 Mar 2012
The Mayor of County Donegal Noel McBride has been accused of facilitating Fine Gael Councillors in stalling Monday’s Council meeting so that it would not debate ...more
Protestors attend meeting addressed by Tamboran CEO
27 Mar 2012
Anti Fracking protestors demonstrated outside the Sligo Park Hotel last evening where the CEO of Tamboran Resources was addressing a meeting. Richard Mo...more
Sister of missing teen issues emotional appeal
27 Mar 2012
The sister of missing Tyrone teenager Arlene Arkinson who disappeared in 1994 is appealing to people in Bundoran to try to jog their memory to see if their is anything...more
Visitor centre for Daniel to be opened in Dungloe
27 Mar 2012
Daniel O'Donnell fans will have a new reason to head to Donegal in the coming months. A visitor centre honouring the singer is set to open its doors...more
Chaos over cuts to school transport in Donegal
27 Mar 2012
Donegal councillors have lashed out about school transport cuts that could cause chaos. Changes in school transport routes and boundaries could mean tha...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club March 26
27 Mar 2012
~REGISTRATION ~ Thefinal open night for registration takes place in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh on Friday 30thMarch between 8pm and 9pm. In order to be entitled to the righ...more
Ulster GAA Fixtures March 28-April 4
27 Mar 2012
Wednesday 28th March Ulster Minor Football League (7.30pm) Fermanagh v Antrim at Dungannon &n...more
Ulster GAA Results March 20-25
27 Mar 2012
UlsterGAA Results: Tuesday 20th March Ulster Minor Football League Antrim &n...more
St Mary's GAA Club March 26
26 Mar 2012
http://stmarys.sligo.gaa.ie/ Senior: St. Mary’s played County Champions, Tourlestrane, last Friday night in the semi final of the Kiernan Cup at T...more
Donegal Southern Board notices March 26
26 Mar 2012
Southern Regional News Fixtures WEDNESDAY(Tonight) 28TH MARCH Group B: 5.30pm St Nauls v Naomh Ultan &n...more
GAA Fixtures March 31-April 1
26 Mar 2012
31.03.2012 (Sat) AIB GAA Football All Ireland Senior Club Championship Final - Replay Kingspan Breffni 5.00pm Crossmaglen Rangers v Garycastle TG4 Park (Ard ...more
North Board GAA meeting March 28
26 Mar 2012
A meeting of the Sligo GAA North Board will take place on Wednesday, March 28, at 9pm in Oxfield Community Centre. All club delegates and especially the U10 team manag...more
Sligo man jailed for 15 years for repeated rape & sexual abuse of his daughter
26 Mar 2012
A Sligo man has been jailed for 15 years for the repeated rape and sexual abuse of his teenage daughter which led to him fathering her child. The Centra...more
Sligo man jailed for 15 years for raping his daughter
26 Mar 2012
A Sligo man has been jailed for 15 years for the repeated rape and sexual abuse of his teenage daughter which led to him fathering her child. The Centra...more
Tributes paid to late Cllr. Jim Ferry
26 Mar 2012
Tributes have been paid by members of Donegal Co. Council to the late Jim Ferry, the former Sinn Fein councillor who passed away at the weekend. At toda...more
Erne Gaels GAA Club March 26
26 Mar 2012
BestWishes: BestWishes go to Club Player Thomas McCaffrey and his college Team, St. Michaels Enniskillen, who on the 19th March against St.Patricks Maghera won the M...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club March 26
26 Mar 2012
The senior men continued their good start to the season with a win over St. Marys on Friday last in the Kiernan Cup semi final, winning on a final score of 10point...more
Pipe network to be replaced in Frosses
26 Mar 2012
Donegal County Council has confirmed that a contractor has been appointed to replace the pipe network at Frosses and Inver. The works are expected to co...more
St John's GAA Club March 26
26 Mar 2012
There were no Senior or Junior fixtures last weekend, but its back to league games this weekend with our Senior team taking on table toppers Tourlestrane on Saturd...more
Sligo GAA March 27-April 1
26 Mar 2012
Senior Football League Division 1 Sat, 31 Mar, Venue: Bunninadden Community Park, (Round: Round 3), Bunninadden V Eastern Harps 17:30, Ref: TBC Sat, 31 Mar, ...more
Bank ordered to repay conned monies
26 Mar 2012
THE Ulster Bank has been ordered to restore €32,600, conned out of woman by a 51-year-old Donegal man who deprived investors of €177,000. At Donegal Circ...more
Donegal TD says campaign against €100 charge will continue
26 Mar 2012
A Donegal TD and lobbyist against the €100 Household Charge says the campaign against the fee will continue this week in the lead up to the March 31st deadline. ...more
Donegal campaign against €100 charge will continue
26 Mar 2012
A Donegal TD and lobbyist against the €100 Household Charge says the campaign against the fee will continue this week in the lead up to the March 31st deadline. ...more
Family of Martin Beirne travel to Venezuela as investigation continues
26 Mar 2012
Family members of Martin Beirne who was found dead in a hotel room in South America last Wednesday will travel to Venezuela while an investigation into his death is co...more
Sligo Giant Warriors reach U16 All-Irelands
26 Mar 2012
Sligo Giant Warriors beat Donegal Town 54-29 at the Ursuline College in Sligo last Saturday. Sligo Giant Warriors will now compete in the All-Ireland U16s in Cork ...more
Kathleen Arkinson welcomes new search for her sister
26 Mar 2012
The sister of missing Tyrone teenager Arlene Arkinson who disappeared in 1994 is welcoming the news today that the PSNI are to resume a series of searches in rural loc...more
Cllr. condemns closure of Kiltyclogher Garda Station
26 Mar 2012
An opposition Councillor has described the decision to close Kiltyclogher Garda Station as a ‘retrograde step’ The decision by the Garda Com...more
Appeal for witnesses following serious crash in Glenties
26 Mar 2012
Gardaí in Glenties are appealing for witnesses to a serious car crash-involving four local men in their twenties over the weekend. The single veh...more
Murder of Arlene Arkinson – police resume searches
26 Mar 2012
Detectives investigating the murder of teenager Arlene Arkinson who disappeared in 1994 have resumed a series of searches in rural locations in County Tyrone. ...more
Some Donegal homeowners pay higher bin charges
26 Mar 2012
Huge variations in the cost of bin charges are revealed today, with some families paying €180 a year more than others. A survey by the Irish Independent shows...more
Donegal SF demonstrate at Deputy McHugh's office
26 Mar 2012
Sinn Féin’s Republican Youth organisation held a demonstration outside the office of Fine Gael Deputy Joe McHugh in Letterkenny on Friday. The group c...more
Donegal protestors say no to Household Charge
26 Mar 2012
Up to 2,000 people turned out to protest in Letterkenny on Saturday against the introduction of the €100 Household charge. The demonstration was or...more
Kiltyclogher Garda Station to close this Friday
26 Mar 2012
The Garda Station in Kiltyclogher in Co. Leitrim is to close this Friday. It follows the decision by the Garda Commissioner in line with recent changes ...more
Sligo U21s overcome Leitrim
26 Mar 2012
Sligo are through to this year’s Connacht U21 final on Saturday week. The Yeats men will play Roscommon in the decider after a 14 points to eight defeat of L...more
Sligo are safe as Donegal lose and Leitrim win
26 Mar 2012
In another busy weekend of action in the National Leagues, Sligo secured their Division Three safety, Donegal still have Division One relegation worries, and Leitrim r...more
Rovers joint top - weekend round-up
26 Mar 2012
Sligo Rovers are joint top of the Airtricity League Premier Division after beating Monaghan United 1-0 on Friday. Danny North got the only goal of the game as Rove...more
Sligo overcome Connemara in AIL
26 Mar 2012
Sligo beat Connemara with a bonus point 39-16 win at Hamilton Park in the All-Ireland League on Saturday. It was the side’s first home win of the season, wit...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League March 20-23
26 Mar 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Results Tuesday 20th March McCullagh Carpe...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League Round-Up March 23
26 Mar 2012
It’s as you were at the top of Division One of the Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League with Fiddler’s Creek continuing to lead t...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League March 27-April 6
26 Mar 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Fixtures Tuesday 27th March McCullagh Carp...more
All-Ireland sportshall athletics
26 Mar 2012
National Inter County SPORTSHALL Athletics Championships Finals Results 3rd / 4th Class Girls &...more
Northwest basketball U16 finals
26 Mar 2012
10.00am U-16 Girls Plate Final Mohill 54 V Ballyshann...more
Drumkeerin darts tournament
26 Mar 2012
This years Maureen Owens & Gerard McKenna Memorial Singles Darts Tournament takes place in Drumkeerin Community Centre, Co.Leitrim on Easter ...more
Leitrim youngster wins All-Ireland handball title
26 Mar 2012
The opening tie on the All Ireland finals programme saw Leitrim's Donal Wrynn create his own piece of history following his eyecatching win in the GAA Handball All...more
Sligo Cumann na mBunscol notes March 25
26 Mar 2012
As our 13 a-side schools competitions get underway, Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Shligigh would like to thank Mulhern Leonard Chartered Accountants...more
Sligo handball update March 25
26 Mar 2012
All-Ireland handball 40 x 20 championships finals played yesterday in Curraghboy Roscommon Final defeat for ...more
Sligo GAA Results March 23-24
26 Mar 2012
Kiernan Cup Knockout Fri, 23 Mar, Venue: Tourlestrane, (Round: Semi Final), Tourlestrane 0-10 St Mary's 0-5 Benson Cup Finals Sat, 24 Mar, Ven...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Cup draws
26 Mar 2012
Sligo– Leitrim & District Soccer League Frank Kennedy Memorial Cup...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer April 1-15
26 Mar 2012
Sligo – Leitrim & District Soccer League Fixtures Sunday 1st April Best Western Sligo Southe...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Reports March 25
26 Mar 2012
Sligo Leitrim & D.S.L. In the Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel title race City United with a game in hand on ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Tables March 25
26 Mar 2012
Sligo– Leitrim & D.S.L Tables 25th March 2012 B...more
Bunninadden GAA Club March 25
26 Mar 2012
Minor Fixture U16’s have their first League game this Friday at home to Drumcliff @ 6.30. Senior is at home to Eastern H...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club March 25
26 Mar 2012
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Club Hero Launch Night: Coolaney/Mullinabreena are delighted to announce the details of 'C...more
Owenmore Gaels GAA Club March 25
26 Mar 2012
White Collar Boxing- Last Friday night in the Radisson Hotel was a very enjoyable night as the players of Ballymote and Owenmore Gaels went head to head in ten boxing ...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club March 25
26 Mar 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com INTERMEDIATE: Our Intermediate footballers play Castleconnor on Saturdayat 6.30pm in Hazelwood in the league. ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer March 24-25
26 Mar 2012
Results Sat 24th March 2012 Under 11 League Arrow Harps 5 Mer...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer Tables March 25
26 Mar 2012
Sligo Leitrim Under 11 League P W D L ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer March 26-April 5
26 Mar 2012
Fixtures Monday 26th March 2012 Under 11 League Benbulb...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Reports March 24-25
26 Mar 2012
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE SATURDAY MATCH REPORTS 24th March 2012 Willie Duffy Saturday Division One Dunfanaghy Town 4&nb...more
Ursuline beaten in All-Ireland final
26 Mar 2012
Unfortunately for Ursuline College of Sligo, it was one way traffic in Birr Co. Offaly where St Augustines of Dungarvan scored a huge 6-13 to claim the Tesco Senior C ...more
Leitrim GAA March 19-25
26 Mar 2012
Gallogly Catering Gallogly Catering ACL D5 2012 Sat, 24 Mar, Venue: Glencar/Manorhamilton, Glencar-Manorhamilton 1-13 Ballinamore-Sean O'Heslin's 2-4 ...more
Donegal Schoolboys Soccer March 31-April 4
26 Mar 2012
Saturday 31st March 2012 Downtown Cup Quarter Finals Kilmacrennan Celtic v Dunfanaghy Town Gweedore Celtic v Glencar Celtic Fintow...more
Donegal Schoolboys Results March 24-25
26 Mar 2012
DONEGAL SCHOOLBOYS LEAGUE RESULTS LIST South Division: Under-14 League: Drumbar / Copany &nbs...more
Success for Sligo athletes at national championships
25 Mar 2012
There have been a number of successes for young Sligo athletes at the National Track & Field Championships in Nenagh, County Tipperary today and yesterd...more
Sligo basketballer spurs UL to double win
25 Mar 2012
2012 Nivea Women’s SuperLeague Final UL 66 (33) (M Fahy 23, R Vanderwal 19, M Liston 10) Team Montenotte Cork 54 (30) (V O’Driscoll 14, C Rockall 12, N D...more
Connacht U21 FC Semi-Final March 24
25 Mar 2012
Sat, 24 Mar, Connacht GAA U21 Championship Football, Venue: Markievicz Park, (Round: Semi-Final), Sligo 0-14 Leitrim 0-8 ...more
Leitrim GAA March 24
25 Mar 2012
Gallogly Catering Gallogly Catering ACL D5 2012 Sat, 24 Mar, Venue: Glencar/Manorhamilton, Glencar-Manorhamilton 1-13 Ballinamore-Sean O'Heslin's 2-4 ...more
FAI Fixtures March 26-31
25 Mar 2012
Next week’s fixtures (7.45pm unless stated) Monday, March 26 EA SPORTS Cup Athlone Town v Drogheda United, Lisseywollen; Cor...more
PB for racewalker Boyce, but disappointment for Griffin
25 Mar 2012
At the European Athletics Race Walking Permit Meeting in Dudince today there was mixed results for Irish 50k International Walkers. Jamie Costin (West Waterford AC), w...more
Sligo Fit4Life final standings March 22
25 Mar 2012
A record number participated over the six races with over 170 taking place in at least one event with Gwynne Hodgins prevailing from Michelle Mc Gloin and Alan Healy. ...more
Minister Burton expects people will pay €100 charge in the final days
23 Mar 2012
Minister Joan Burton says the Environment Minister is arranging to have more information sent out to homeowners regarding the payment of the €100 house hold charg...more
Minister Burton condemned by local cancer campaigners
23 Mar 2012
The members of the Save Our Cancer Services Campaign group are expressing their disappointment at the comments made by the Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton t...more
Protest against boundary changes for school transport tomorrow
23 Mar 2012
Parents and teachers in the Finn Valley area are being urged to attend a protest march tomorrow against changes to the boundary lines for school transport. ...more
Rally against boundary changes to school transport tomorrow
23 Mar 2012
Parents and teachers in the Finn Valley area are being urged to attend a protest march tomorrow against changes to the boundary lines for school transport. ...more
Protest against Household charge in Letterkenny tomorrow
23 Mar 2012
A major rally against the introduction of the €100 Household charge will take place in letterkenny tomorrow afternoon. Lobbyists against the tax ar...more
Summerhill beaten in All-Ireland semi-final
23 Mar 2012
Summerhill Collegemissed out on a place in this year’s All-Ireland Junior Cup final yesterday. The Connacht champions lost 3-0 to ...more
Action-packed weekend for Sligo and Leitrim teams
23 Mar 2012
It is a busy weekend of action for Sligo and Leitrim GAA, with both counties’ senior, U21 and minor footballers all in action, as well as the senior h...more
Donegal beat Fermanagh in Minor League
23 Mar 2012
Donegal began their Ulster Minor League with an impressive defeat of Fermanagh in Convoy last night. Stephen Friel’s side won by 2-15 t...more
GAA registration nights in Ballyshannon and Calry tonight
23 Mar 2012
With the March 31 registration deadline approaching, clubs across the northwest are hosting membership events over the coming weekend. Tonigh...more
Finn Valley 5K series continues tonight
23 Mar 2012
The Finn Valley AC 5K road race series continues this evening with the third event getting underway at 7pm. ...more
Darts tournament starting in Dromahair this evening
23 Mar 2012
The Blue Devon in Dromahair will host an eight-week tournament starting this evening at 9.30pm. The minimum pot will be €1,000 and all g...more
Sligo championship draws tonight
23 Mar 2012
The Sligo senior and intermediate championship draws take place tonight. Clubs across the county will find out their opposition this evening ...more
Sligo and Leitrim minors in action this weekend
23 Mar 2012
Sligo’s minor footballers face Galway tonight in their second game of the Connacht league. Throw-in at Tuam Stars GAA Club is at 8pm. ...more
Sligo GAA clubs get set for boxing fundraiser
23 Mar 2012
Two Sligo GAA clubs will go head-to-head in a fundraising boxing night tonight at the Radisson. The footballers from Ballymote GAA Club will ...more
Local community shocked by death of Martin Beirne-Boyle Mayor
23 Mar 2012
The Mayor of Boyle Jane Suffin says the entire community is in shock following the news today that local man Martin Beirne was found dead in a hotel room in Vene...more
Investigation launched after Sligo resident found dead in Venezuela
23 Mar 2012
An investigation is underway after an Irishman-who lived in Sligo for the past number of years was found dying in a hotel room in Venezuela. Martin Beir...more
Sligo U21 team to face Leitrim
23 Mar 2012
Sligo have named their team for tomorrow’s U21 Connacht semi-final against Leitrim in Markievicz Park. Senior panelists Vinn...more
Sligo ladies crowned Connacht rugby champions
23 Mar 2012
The Sligo Ladies Rugby team were crowned Connacht champions last night. The girls defeated Buccaneers by 26 points to seven in the...more
Mahon Tribunal represents 'dark day for FF'-Sen.MacSharry
23 Mar 2012
Fianna Fail Sligo Senator Mark MacSharry says the findings of the report of the Mahon Tribunal are a 'dark day' for the party. He says he feels ...more
Cllr McEniff says Bertie will have to go from FF
23 Mar 2012
A senior Fianna Fail member in County Donegal says there is no question but Bertie Ahern will have to be expelled from the party. Fianna Fail is to vote...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club March 23
23 Mar 2012
~ REGISTRATION ~ Please remember, with the March 31st deadline for membership looming there will be an open night for registration in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh ...more
Airtricity League Previews March 23
23 Mar 2012
Airtricity League Previews (7.45pm unless stated) Friday, March 3 Airtricity League Premier Division Bray W...more
Minister refuses to categorically rule out ninth centre of excellence
23 Mar 2012
The Minister for Social Protection has refused to categorically rule out that a ninth centre of excellence will not be developed in the North West region. ...more
Man dies in Venezuela after suspected attempts to import cocaine went wrong
23 Mar 2012
An Irishman has died in Venezuela after his suspected attempts to import cocaine went wrong. It's understood the man, who's in his ea...more
Man dies after suspected attempts to import cocaine went wrong
23 Mar 2012
An Irishman has died in Venezuela after his suspected attempts to import cocaine went wrong. It's understood the man, who's in his ea...more
Need to toughen up on code of ethics for TD’s-Minister Burton
23 Mar 2012
The Taoiseach has said that the Fianna Fail party had no choice but to put forward a motion to expel Bertie Ahern and Padraig Flynn from the party. &nbs...more
Calls for Labour to clarify position on cancer services
23 Mar 2012
Members of the Save Our Cancer Services Campaign group in the North West are calling on the Minister for Social Protection to clarity the Labour Parties position on th...more
Man with Sligo links dies in Venezuela
23 Mar 2012
The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the family of an Irishman who has died in Caracas, Venezuela The 27-year-old man who is unde...more
Joan Burton visits Sligo today
23 Mar 2012
The Minister for Social Protection is in the North West Today. Joan Burton will visit Sligo today where she will outline details of the expansion of the...more
Gilmartin ‘rues’ the day he expanded his business to Ireland
23 Mar 2012
Key Mahon Tribunal witness Tom Gilmartin has returned to live in Ireland -- and again insisted that coming back here to do business was the "worst decision of his...more
Manchester United fans meeting on Friday night
22 Mar 2012
A meeting of the Sligo branch of the Manchester United Supporters Club will take place on Friday, March 23, at 9pm in the Embassy Rooms. Memb...more
Donegal minors face Fermanagh tonight
22 Mar 2012
Donegal’s minor footballers are in action tonight. They open up their Minor League campaign with a tie against Fermanagh in Convoy at 7...more
McDermott sentenced to 4 months at Derry Court
22 Mar 2012
Convicted garda killer Martin McDermott has appeared at Derry Magistrates Court today on charges connected to his arrest in Derry last Friday. McDermott...more
FF leader to deal with Tribunal report-MEP Gallagher
22 Mar 2012
The Government is passing on the final report of the Mahon Tribunal to the Garda Commissioner, DPP, Revenue Commissioners and the Standards in Public Office Commission...more
Investigation into electrocution case in Sligo continues
22 Mar 2012
Gardaí are continuing to investigate an incident at the old Saehan site at Hazel Wood in Sligo yesterday evening in which one man was electrocuted. The man...more
Household Tax meeting in Grange tonight
22 Mar 2012
A Public Meeting on the Household Tax and the Septic Tank Registration Charge will take place in Grange tonight. The event is one of a series of m...more
Group slates An Post memo regarding campaign literature
22 Mar 2012
The 'Cant Pay Wont Pay' campaign group against the introduction of the €100 Household charge claims the Post Office has sent out an internal memo st...more
School transport protest in Donegal on Saturday
22 Mar 2012
Parents and teachers in the Finn Valley area will take part in a planned protest march to take place this weekend. The rally is being orgainsed against ...more
Donegal out of U21 championship
22 Mar 2012
Donegal’s U21 football season has ended prematurely, after defeat to a strong Tyrone side last night. Maxi Curran’s men lost by 12 points to...more
Leitrim and Sligo to battle for right to face Roscommon in final
22 Mar 2012
Sligo and Leitrim’s U21 footballers now know that a win on Saturday will earn them a Connacht final place against Roscommon. The sides ...more
Strandhill hosts national colleges surfing championships
22 Mar 2012
Hundreds of surfing enthusiasts descended on Strandhill, Co Sligo for the 2012 National Student Surfing Intervarsities from March 2 to 4. ...more
Donegal GAA Southern Board notices and fixtures
22 Mar 2012
Southern Regional News Fixtures Under 16s Division 1&2 &nb...more
Sligo GAA March 24
22 Mar 2012
Kiernan Cup Knockout Sat, 24 Mar, Venue: Tourlestrane, (Round: Semi Final) Tourlestrane V St Mary's 17:00, Benson Cup Finals Sat, 24 Mar, V...more
Ulster GAA March 22-26
22 Mar 2012
Thursday 22nd March UlsterMinor Football League (7.30pm) Donegal v Fermanagh at Convoy &n...more
Sligo Senator welcomes news on promissory notes
22 Mar 2012
It's thought the European Central Bank could agree to a deal to swap the Anglo Irish Bank promissory notes for a long-term Government bond today. In...more
Cumann na mBunscol March 21
22 Mar 2012
The 2012 Allianz Cumann na mBunscol IT Student Coaching Scheme has commenced in schools around Sligo. In order to help fund this scheme, Allianz Cumann na m...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer March 25
22 Mar 2012
Sligo– Leitrim & District Soccer League Fixtures Sunday 25th March Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League KO 11am ...more
Council dealing with customers over non-payment of charges
22 Mar 2012
The Finance Manger with Donegal County Council says it is pursuing around 200 people in arrears for the non-payment of water charges. The Local Authorit...more
Donegal Junior Soccer March 24-25
22 Mar 2012
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE FIXTURES LIST DONEGAL SUNDAY LEAGUE WEDNESDAY 21-3-2012 K.O. 7.30 p.m. Brian Mc Cormick Sp...more
Donegal Schoolboys Soccer March 16-18
22 Mar 2012
DONEGAL SCHOOLBOYS LEAGUE RESULTS LIST East Division: Saturday 17-3-2012 Under-14 League: ...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Results, Tables & Reports March 17-18
22 Mar 2012
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE RESULTS LIST DONEGAL SATURDAY LEAGUE SATURDAY 17-3-2012 Willie Duffy Satu...more
Leitrim GAA March 16-18
22 Mar 2012
Gallogly Catering Gallogly Catering ACL Division 3 2012 Fri, 16 Mar, Venue: Kiltubrid, Bornacoola 0-9 Kiltubrid 0-7 Sat, 17 Mar, Venue: Carrigallen, Carrigallen 0-...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer Results & Tables March 18-19
22 Mar 2012
Results Sun 18th March 2012 Under 12 Connacht Shield ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer March 24
22 Mar 2012
Fixtures Sat 24th March 2012 Under 11 League Arrow Harps...more
Bundoran RNLI golfing fundraiser in April
22 Mar 2012
Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat Branch Chairman Frank Bourke has announced details of an 18 hole stableford competition which will be a fundraiser for Bundoran RNLI ...more
Ladies Football March 24-26
22 Mar 2012
Tesco All Ireland PPS Senior Championship Final 24th March 2012 Tesco All Ireland Championship Senior ‘A’ Final ...more
Leitrim racewalker targets Olympic qualification
22 Mar 2012
Following on from the impressive performances from Irish athletes at last weekend’s Lugano Race Walking Grand Prix in Switzerland. Three more of Irela...more
Man in hospital after being electrocuted in Sligo
22 Mar 2012
Gardaí are investigating an incident at the old Saehan site at Hazel Wood in Sligo yesterday in which one man was electrocuted. It's understo...more
IT Sligo archaeologist leads “prehistoric” discovery
22 Mar 2012
A leading archaeologist has described the discovery of what is a likely “prehistoric” antler hammerhead at a Burren cave as hugely exciting. Dr Marion...more
Donegal Council accused of launching 'scaremongering campaign’
22 Mar 2012
Donegal County Council is being accused of signing up to a 'scaremongering campaign launched by the government'. That's the claim from the &...more
Nama claims Treasury is past the point of rescue
22 Mar 2012
A High Court ruling is due in a challenge by Treasury Holdings against Nama appointing receivers over some of its property portfolio. Treasury claims th...more
Local politicians welcome MBNA announcement
21 Mar 2012
Local politicians across the North West are welcoming the news that 250 jobs have been secured, with further 400 jobs being retained as a going concern at MBNA In...more
Connacht MFL March 23-24
21 Mar 2012
Connacht GAA Minor League Football 2012 Round 2 Friday 23rd March 2012 Throw in: 8.15pm Mayo v Longford Venue: Connacht GAA C...more
Entry now open for Streets of Sligo 5K
21 Mar 2012
Entries are now open for the second The Sligo Champion Streets of Sligo 5k Road Race run in conjunction with Sligo AC. which will take place on Sunday, June...more
Tubbercurry Golf Club March 20
21 Mar 2012
Competition Results Sunday 11th to Friday 16th March, 9-hole Stableford competition sponsored by Jako Sports 1st Jimmy Walsh – 25 points 2...more
St John's GAA Club March 20
21 Mar 2012
Our senior team competed in their second league game against local rivals St Marys on St. Patricks day in Kent Park. The game started with a good tempo and althoug...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club March 20
21 Mar 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com INTERMEDIATE: Our Intermediate footballers lost to St Michael’s on Saturday in the league. They are down to p...more
Cloonacool GAA Club March 20
21 Mar 2012
On Saturday our Senior Team played away to Castleconnor in the second round of the Division 2 League. Following th...more
Erne Gaels GAA Club March 20
21 Mar 2012
Club Lotto: Numbers Drawn: 9, 18, 24, and 25 Lucky Dip Winners were; Connie Heron; Una McCaffrey (Cavangarden) ; Serena Gallagher. Next Weeks Jackpot is £3...more
Bunninadden GAA Club March 20
21 Mar 2012
Minor Fixture The minors Bunninadden/Ballymote take on Curry in Ballymote, on Tuesday the 27th of March @ 6.30. This is the 3rd round of the league. Ple...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club March 20
21 Mar 2012
~ REGISTRATION ~ There will be an open night for registration in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh on Friday 23rd March between 8pm and 9pm. In order to be entitled to ...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club March 20
21 Mar 2012
Our seniors and reserve teams had two good runouts against Four Masters and Bundoran respectively at the weekend. On Saturday the Seniors worked hard against a good Fo...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club March 20
21 Mar 2012
Our Senior mens team made it two wins in a row in the league with a round 2 victory over St. Molaise Gaels. After a great team performance, Tourlestrane ran out co...more
St Mary's GAA Club March 20
21 Mar 2012
http://stmarys.sligo.gaa.ie/ Senior: St. Mary’s lost out at home to near neighbours St. John’s last Saturday in the second round ...more
Durkin's Pub beat Collaney Celts in Sligo Rovers Astro League
21 Mar 2012
McCullagh Carpentry Division Two Durkin's Pub 2, Coolaney Celts 0 Marcin Targosnski and Marek Pal...more
Sligo girl in Irish U17 team for Norway clash
21 Mar 2012
Sligo’s Lauren Boles is set to line out in midfield once again for the Irish U17 girls in this evening’s European Championship Qualifier against...more
MBNA sale to close in the first half of 2013
21 Mar 2012
The, Europe Card Executive for Bank of America Ian O’Doherty confirmed that the company has signed an agreement to sell their consumer credit card business servi...more
Sligo handball meeting tonight in Corballa
21 Mar 2012
The monthly meeting of the Sligo Handball Board takes place in the Castleconnor GAA clubrooms in Corballa this evening at 8.30pm. All club de...more
Jobs Minister praises efforts to save MBNA jobs
21 Mar 2012
250 jobs, which were thought to be lost at the MBNA credit card business in Carrick-on-Shannon, have been saved. The US group, Apollo Global Management,...more
Meeting against Household charges in Bundoran tonight
21 Mar 2012
With just ten days left to pay the €100 household charge a meeting will get underway in Bundoran later tonight. The 'Cant Pay -Won't Pay...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club March 20
21 Mar 2012
Underage Under 8 training returns to the banks this Saturday morning. Please note that training will begin at the earlier time of 10am and last f...more
Castleconnor GAA Club March 21
21 Mar 2012
Senior League Div 2: Saturday morning Cloonacool were visitors to Corballa for the second round of the league. Both teams had won their first round games and wer...more
Keane to be eligible for Dundalk game on Saturday week
21 Mar 2012
Sligo Rovers defender Alan Keane has picked up just a two-game ban for his sending-off against UCD in the Airtricity League on the weekend before. ...more
Donegal Council urges homeowners to pay €100 charge
21 Mar 2012
The County Council in Donegal is urging homeowners to pay the €100 Household Charge before the March 31st deadline. In a statement issued today, a spokesperso...more
Calls for radiographers to be appointed at Sligo General Hospital
21 Mar 2012
Bundoran Town Council is to write to the Department of Health calling for the appointment of two radiographers to Sligo General Hospital. ...more
16 house development proposed for Dunkineely
21 Mar 2012
A decision on the development of 16 new dwellings in Dunkineely is expected next month. The application lodged by Killybegs Development Ltd includes 16 ...more
€12 million for housing projects
21 Mar 2012
Funding of over 12 million euro has been allocated for housing voluntary across the north west region. Sligo will receive the largest allocation of over 8.2 milli...more
Tourism for St Patrick's Day increases
21 Mar 2012
Failte Ireland says this St Patrick's weekend represented one of the busiest years in term of tourists to the north west region in recent years. The weather an...more
Sligo Mayors Ball next week
21 Mar 2012
The Mayors Ball in Sligo is due to take place next week. This years event will be celebrating the 400th anniversary of the granting of the Charter of Sligo Borough...more
Delays to Housing Adaptation Grants criticised
21 Mar 2012
The decision to stop payments of Housing Adaptation Grants to applicants is inexcusable and must be reversed without delay according to Sligo Ind Socialist Cllr Declan...more
IT Sligo to contest junior final today
21 Mar 2012
IT Sligo will contest this year’s junior championship final in Mullingar this afternoon. The Sligo students face Dublin Institute of Te...more
Unbeaten Rovers paired with Crusaders in Setanta Cup
21 Mar 2012
Sligo Rovers face five games in the space of just 15 days next month, including trips to both Belfast and Cork, after progressing to the semi-finals of the ...more
Donegal U21s face Tyrone in Omagh
21 Mar 2012
Donegal begin their Ulster U21 Championship campaign with a trip to Healy Park in Omagh to face a fancied Tyrone team this evening. Tyrone be...more
Irish operation of MBNA sold
21 Mar 2012
It's reported part of MBNA in Carrick-on-Shannon has been bought by Apollo Global Management. The facility serving the Irish Market, which employs 250, people...more
First Connacht U21 Championship semi-final this evening
21 Mar 2012
In Connacht, the first U21 semi-final takes place this evening, with Roscommon hosting Mayo in Kiltoom at 7.30pm. Mayo knocked out All-Irelan...more
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of Mari Connolly
21 Mar 2012
A man accused of the manslaughter of five year old Mari Connolly who died in a house fire in Boyle has pleaded guilty. John Lynch of Church View i...more
Summerhill through to Junior decider but juvenile final postponed
21 Mar 2012
Summerhill College are through to yet another Connacht Colleges final. The Sligo school enjoyed a 5-5 to 2-6 win over Roscommon CBS in the ju...more
Two darts events in Dromahair this weekend
21 Mar 2012
The Blue Devon in Dromahair will host an eight-week tournament starting on Friday, March 23, at 9.30pm. The minimum pot will be €1,000. ...more
Donegal supporters buses to Dublin
21 Mar 2012
Donegal Supporters Club are organising buses to Croke Park this Saturday for the Donegal v Dublin match. Buses leave Letterkenny and Ballybof...more
Sligo-based coastguard assists evacuation
21 Mar 2012
The Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter was involved in a medical evacuation of the coast of Mayo last night. An ill crewman was airlifted from a Russian vessel of...more
Emergency motion on household tax
21 Mar 2012
Am emergency motion is to be put before Donegal County Council calling on them not to collect information which can be used against those who can’t pay the house...more
Deputy McConalogue criticises Vatican report
21 Mar 2012
The Vatican report published yesterday offers no new perspective on the child abuse crisis or on strengthening child protection, according to Fianna Fáil Spokes...more
Donegal Dr's publish patients study
20 Mar 2012
A new study carried out by Donegal based doctors has revealed that patients are much less likely to get a home visit from their family doctor than in the past. &nb...more
Investigations into incident at Sligo Rovers match
20 Mar 2012
Gardai are investigating an incident following a match between Sligo Rovers and Bohemians in Sligo town on Friday evening. Missiles were thrown at a bus load of B...more
Opposition to Household Charge increases
20 Mar 2012
Opposition to the Household Charge is mounting - with just eleven days to go before the deadline to pay arrives - according to Sligo Ind Socialist Cllr Declan Bree. ...more
'Constructive' meeting to discuss Cllrs. behaviour
20 Mar 2012
The Deputy Mayor of Donegal has described a meeting of the party whips in the County last week as ‘constructive and amicable’. The County Ma...more
Delays in community projects criticised
20 Mar 2012
A Leitrim Fine Gael Cllr is calling for delays in funding for community projects in the county to be resolved. Cllr Sean McDermott says communities in north Leitri...more
Business spend more on crime prevention
20 Mar 2012
The Small Firms Associations says businesses across the region are investing more in crime prevention according to a new survey by the organisation. It follows a n...more
€100,000 for north west innovation fund
20 Mar 2012
The north west region has been selected for a 100 thousand euro EU innovation fund. Matching creative with traditional industries is the aim of the programme due t...more
Boyle search to recommence in three weeks-Margo
20 Mar 2012
The cousin of missing school girl Mary Boyle has renewed her appeal for information from members of the public on the 35th anniversary since her disappearance. &nb...more
Donegal lobby group takes part in St. Patrick's Day parades
20 Mar 2012
The 'Cant Pay -Wont Pay' group in Donegal stepped up its campaign against the introduction of the Household charge at the weekend when its members took part in...more
Two incidents of minor assault in Donegal Town
20 Mar 2012
Gardai in Donegal Town are investigating two incidents of minor assault over the weekend. Gardai were called to two separate incidents in the town on Sa...more
11 arrested in Bundoran on St.Patrick's Day
20 Mar 2012
Gardaí are investigating 16 incidents of public order offences in Bundoran over weekend. 11 people were arrested in the Town on St. Patricks Day ...more
Man killed in Easkey crash named
20 Mar 2012
A motorcyclist who died in a crash in county Sligo have been named as 32-year-old John Lynagh from Culleens. The incident happened when the motorcycle he was driv...more
Captured Donegal prisoner appears in court
20 Mar 2012
A Donegal man who escaped from custody in the low-security Loughan House prison in Co Cavan last Thursday, appeared in court in Derry at the weekend charged with commi...more
Appeal for witnesses to Sligo raid
20 Mar 2012
Gardai in Sligo are appealing for witnesses to an armed robbery at a garage in Sligo on Friday night last. The incident happened at Parkes garage in Ballisadare at...more
Motercyclist killed in single vehicle crash in Co. Sligo
17 Mar 2012
A man in his 30s has died in a crash in Co. Sligo. It happened when the motorcycle he was driving, lost control and crashed in the village of Easkey at arou...more
Sligo Gardai are investigating robbery in Ballisadare
17 Mar 2012
Gardai are investigating an armed robbery at a garage in Sligo last night. The incident happened at Parkes garage in Ballisadare at around 9pm. one man -wea...more
Donegal Action Against Austerity group arrive in Sligo on 500km march to Dublin
16 Mar 2012
Around seven walkers from the Donegal Action Against Austerity group are to march through Sligo this afternoon as part of their campaign to walk to Dublin against gove...more
Donegal Mayor hopes to discuss conduct of council meetings today
16 Mar 2012
The Mayor of County Donegal says he wants to discuss the future conduct of councillors at meetings of the Local Authority later today. Noel McBride call...more
Future of Tohers Chemist looks bright-General Manager
16 Mar 2012
The General Manager of Tohers Chemist in Sligo says they are looking at a much brighter future after it has been confirmed the pharmacy group is to come out of examine...more
Meeting to discuss issues regarding Cllr's behavior underway in Donegal
16 Mar 2012
A meeting to discuss the current issues regarding the behavior of councillors at meetings of Donegal County Council will take place later today. The Chi...more
Management at Sioen Ireland say 17 workers to go on short time from next week
16 Mar 2012
Management at Sioen Ireland in Gweedore has County Donegal informed 17 workers at that they are to go short time from next week on. The company which pr...more
Cllr criticises Prison Service for sending McDermott to Loughan House Prison
16 Mar 2012
A West Cavan Councillor has criticised the Prison Service for sending Martin McDermott to serve his sentence in Loughan House Prison near Blacklion. Fia...more
Preparations underway for St Patrick's Day
16 Mar 2012
The final preparations are being put on floats for tomorrow's St. Patrick's Day parades across the North West region. Hundreds are expected to turn out fo...more
Man charged over indency and sexual expolitation
16 Mar 2012
A 42-year-old man appeared before Ballyshannon District Court this morning charged with sexually exploiting children, exposing himself to children at the front win...more
Donegal prisoner apprehended
16 Mar 2012
A Donegal prisoner who absconded from prison yesterday has been apprehended by police in Derry. 26 year old Martin McDermott went missing from Loughan House priso...more
Tipperary team to play Sligo
16 Mar 2012
The Tipperary Senior Football team to play Sligo on Sunday next is: 1. Matthew O'Donnell (Killeneule) &nb...more
Owenmore Gaels GAA Club March 16
16 Mar 2012
Boxing Fundraiser- This Friday night March 23rd is the long awaited ‘fight night’ as both Owenmore Gaels and Ballymote go head to head in a nigh...more
Airtricity League Previews March 16
16 Mar 2012
Airtricity League Previews Friday, March 16 (7.45pm unless stated) Airtricity League Premier Division ...more
No change to status of Donegal farmers market
16 Mar 2012
A Donegal County Councillor says he has been informed by senior planners within the council that there is no change in their view with regards to the status of the far...more
Donegal man escapes from jail
16 Mar 2012
A manhunt is underway for a Donegal prisoner who escaped from a low security jail in Co Cavan last night. 26 year old Martin McDermott from Raphoe in Co Donegal wa...more
McSweeny Group out of examinership
16 Mar 2012
A Sligo-based pharmacy group is to come out of examinership at the end of the month. The High Court approved the scheme of arrangement proposed by the examiner to...more
Finn Harps team news for Athlone game March 16
15 Mar 2012
Athlone Town v Finn Harps Airtricity League of Ireland, First Division Athlone Town Stadium, Friday 16th March 2012 – Kick-off 7.45...more
IT Sligo SU send clean-up crew following house party
15 Mar 2012
IT Sligo Students Union says it sent clean-up crews to an estate in Sligo town following incidents of anti-social behaviour on Tuesday last. Gardai in Sligo are i...more
Planning objection to cafe withdrawn
15 Mar 2012
Objections to a planning application for a café in Sligo town have been withdrawn. The proposed development is located in Tobergal Lane on the ground floor...more
Calls for cuts to improvement schemes to be reversed
15 Mar 2012
The Minister for Transport, Leo Varadkar is again being called on to reverse the Governments decision to cut funding to Local Improvement Schemes in Leitrim and Sligo....more
EU Fiscal Treaty meeting in Sligo
15 Mar 2012
A public meeting on the EU Fiscal Treaty will be held in Sligo tonight. The meeting, organised by the People's Movement, will also be addressed by trade unioni...more
Tubbercurry 10K on St Patrick's Day
15 Mar 2012
The 39th South Sligo 10K takes place this Saturday on its traditional St.Patricks Day Slot. This is the first Road Race of the Sligo League for 2012 and...more
Cumann na mBunscol table quiz winners
15 Mar 2012
The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol table quiz, sponsored by CJ Fallon, took place in the Teeling Centre, Collooney on Monday 5th March 2012. Many schools...more
€15,000 for flooding on Glenfarne River
15 Mar 2012
Funding of 15 thousand euro has been allocated to combat flooding on the Glenfarne River in Co Leitrim. The money will facilitate funding for the removal of blocka...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer March 10-11
15 Mar 2012
Sligo– Leitrim & District Soccer League Results Sunday 11th March Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Tables March 11
15 Mar 2012
Sligo– Leitrim & D.S.L Tables 11th March 2012 Best Western Sligo Southern Super League ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer March 16-18
15 Mar 2012
Sligo– Leitrim & District Soccer League Fixture Friday 16th March Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League KO 7.30pm ...more
Donegal Southern Board updates, fixtures and results
15 Mar 2012
Southern Regional News Fixtures Under 16s Division 1&2 &nb...more
Donegal Southern Board Feile na nOg Fixtures
15 Mar 2012
UNDER 14 FEILE NA NOG PEIL SPONSORED BY GUERNIKA DESIGN & ENERGY SERVICES Under 14 Feile na Og Peil Regional Blitz – Sunday 18t...more
GAA National Fixtures March 17-18
15 Mar 2012
17.03.2012 (Sat) AIB GAA Football All Ireland Senior Club Championship Final Páirc an Chrócaigh 3.45pm Crossmaglen Rang...more
Circuit of Ireland Rally call for volunteers
15 Mar 2012
The 2012 Donnelly Group Circuit of Ireland Rally has announced an exciting competition, open to all volunteers and marshals over the age of 17, to win a tri...more
Summerhill reach Connacht Juvenile final
15 Mar 2012
Summerhill College are through to another Connacht final against St Jarlath’s of Tuam. Summerhill beat St Gerald’s by 2-15 to 2-5...more
Sligo GAA March 17-18
15 Mar 2012
Senior Football League Division 1 Sat, 17 Mar, Venue: Corran Park, (Round: Round 2), Ballymote V St Farnan's 12:00, Ref: TBC Sat, 17 Mar, Venue: Easkey, (Round...more
Tubbercurry Golf Club March 12
15 Mar 2012
Any golfers that haven’t yet paid their membership for 2012 are asked to do so as soon as possible. The closing date for membership is Friday the 16th...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club March 12
15 Mar 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com INTERMEDIATE: Our Intermediate footballers lost to Clooncool on Saturday in the league. They play St Michael’...more
St John's GAA Club March 12
15 Mar 2012
Our senior team competed in their first league game against Shamrock Gaels on Saturday in Cuilbeg. It was a big test for new senior team manager Fergal Kelly, we o...more
Owenmore Gaels GAA Club March 12
15 Mar 2012
Owenmore Gaels Intermediate Team- We played Coolera / Strandhill on Sunday in the first round of the league. We had a great turnout of players which gav...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club March 12
15 Mar 2012
The Senior Men got their league campaign off to a winning start with a 1-11 to 1-2 victory over St. Farnans on Saturday evening last in the opening round of the le...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club March 12
15 Mar 2012
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Club Hero: Coolaney/Mullinabreena are delighted to announce the details of 'Club Her...more
Erne Gaels GAA Club March 12
15 Mar 2012
Best Wishes: Erne Gaels Wish various people good luck this week: Good Luck to club Player Michael Heron, We wish you a speedy recovery. ...more
St Mary's GAA Club March 12
15 Mar 2012
http://stmarys.sligo.gaa.ie/ Senior: St. Mary’s commenced their 2012 Division 1 League campaign in Grange last Saturday as they lost ou...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club March 12
15 Mar 2012
~ REGISTRATION ~ There will be an open night for registration in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh on Friday 16th March between 8pm and 9pm. Do you patriotic duty this ...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club March 12
15 Mar 2012
Both our senior and reserve teams will be playing Division 2 football for 2012 after our seniors recored a 0-16 to 0-9 victory over neighbours Aodh Ruadh in the 2011 D...more
Castleconnor GAA Club March 12
15 Mar 2012
Lotto The club lotto with a jackpot of €15750 was up for grabs in Mahoneys bar on Friday night and the numbers drawn were 5, 14, 25, 26, however there was n...more
Sligo Rovers Associate Sponsor Scheme
15 Mar 2012
Have you always wanted to become part of the Sligo Rovers Team? Well here’s your chance, as the opening game of the 2012 Airtrici...more
Sligo Rovers team news for Bohemians game
15 Mar 2012
Sligo Rovers host Bohemians in the Airtricity Premier Division on Friday night in The Showgrounds, kick-off 7:45pm. Rovers secured their first league victory of th...more
Ulster GAA March 9-11
15 Mar 2012
UlsterGAA Results: Friday 9th March Tain Club Hurling League Division 5A St Feichins (Louth) &n...more
Ulster GAA Fixtures March 14-22
15 Mar 2012
Wednesday 14th March Cadburys Ulster Under 21 Football Championship Preliminary Round Fermanagh 1-3 Tyrone 1-14 Friday 16th Ma...more
Mayor of Donegal says he has control of County Council meetings
15 Mar 2012
The Mayor of County Donegal says that he has the control of the meetings of Donegal County Council. Noel McBride says that the last meeting of the Local...more
Plans to demolish old Bundoran Council offices appealed to An Bord Pleanala
15 Mar 2012
Plans to demolish the old town council offices in Bundoran to make way for a new development including a 20 bed hostel have been appealed to An Bord Pleanala. The...more
Fiddler's Creek overcome GSS
15 Mar 2012
Fiddlers Creek beat GSS by two goals to nil in the Sligo Rovers Astro League, with Glen Shannon and Barry McLoughlin getting the goals. ...more
FAI confirm Quigley ban
15 Mar 2012
The FAI have today confirmed that Sligo Rovers striker Mark Quigley will serve a six-match ban following his sending-off against Shelbourne on the opening d...more
Donegal to play Tyrone in Ulster U21 quarter-final
15 Mar 2012
Donegal will travel to Omagh for their Ulster U21 quarter-final next Wednesday. Maxi Curran’s side will meet Tyrone, after the Red Hand...more
Ladies Football National Fixtures March 18
15 Mar 2012
Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League – Round 6 Wednesday 14th March Division 3 Armagh5-16 Down 1-8 Sunda...more
FAI girls' Easter camp at the Ursuline
15 Mar 2012
The FAI are running Easter soccer camps for girls at the Ursuline College indoor hall, from Monday-Thursday, April 2-5, from 10am-1pm. Places are limited to...more
SF Chief Whip says streaming council meetings could cost €20,000
15 Mar 2012
The Chief Whip of the Sinn Fein in County Donegal says his members have already looked at the possibility of having the county council meetings recorded and made avail...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Reports March 10-11
15 Mar 2012
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE SATURDAY MATCH REPORTS 10th March 2012 Willie Duffy Saturday Division One ...more
Donegal Junior Soccer March 17-18
15 Mar 2012
Saturday 17th March 2012 Willie Duffy Division One: Dunfanaghy Town FC v Kilmacrennan Celtic FC Re...more
Donegal Schoolboys Soccer March 10-11
15 Mar 2012
DONEGAL SCHOOLBOYS LEAGUE RESULTS LIST East Division: Saturday 10-3-2012 Under-14 League: ...more
Donegal Junior Soccer March 11
15 Mar 2012
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE RESULTS LIST RESULTS Saturday10th March 2012 Willie Duffy Division One: Castlefin Celtic Res. 2...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Tables March 11
15 Mar 2012
League table for Brian McCormick Sports Premier League Team ...more
Ladies Football National Results March 11
15 Mar 2012
Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League Division 1: Donegal 1-7 Dublin 5-10 Cork 2-15 Laois 2-6 Meath 0-13 Kildare 1-...more
Sligo runner to compete in London Marathon for charity
15 Mar 2012
Local Sligo AC road runner Enda Dineen is embarking on his very own “Road to London 2012”, Enda is due to compete in the Virgin London Marathon ...more
Sligo AC results from Bundoran 10-Mile
15 Mar 2012
Congratulations to all the Sligo AC members who ran the Cara 10 mile race in Bundoran. There were PB's galore and great performances all round. &nb...more
Airtricity League March 12
15 Mar 2012
(7.45pm unless stated) Monday, March 12 Leinster Senior Cup Fourth Round Shamrock Rovers v Bohemians, Tallaght Stadium; St Patric...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer March 18-19
15 Mar 2012
Fixtures Sun 18th March 2012 Under 12 Connacht Shield ...more
Fit4Life League standings ahead of final race
15 Mar 2012
The top three in the League remain in the ascendancy but positions have change as Alan Healy has taken the lead from Michelle Mc Gloin and Gw...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer Tables March 11
15 Mar 2012
Sligo Leitrim Under 11 League P W D L ...more
FF Chief-Whip wants 'clear map' set out for future of Donegal Co Co meetings
15 Mar 2012
The Chief Whip of the Fianna Fail party in Donegal says he wants a clear map set out for the future of the council meetings in Donegal. Yesterday, the F...more
Donegal Deputy one of nine TD's to organise mass rally against Household charge
15 Mar 2012
Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle says he will be attending a mass rally against the introduction of the €100 Household charge in Letterkenny at th...more
Anti-social behaviour in Sligo estate
15 Mar 2012
Gardai in Sligo are investigating incidents of anti-social behaviour in a housing estate in the town on Tuesday last. They say they are aware of a situation which ...more
Explosive device made safe in Leitrim
15 Mar 2012
An explosive device has been made safe in Leitrim. A World War One-era grenade was found in a garden in Manorhamilton shortly before 8.30pm yesterday &nbs...more
Marc MacSharry defends his criticism of online forums
15 Mar 2012
Fianna Fail Sligo Senator Marc MacSharry has defended his criticism of online forums following remarks he made in the Seanad on Tuesday saying that his view that they ...more
Sen MacSharry defends his criticism of online forums
15 Mar 2012
Fianna Fail Sligo Senator Marc MacSharry has defended his criticism of online forums following remarks he made in the Seanad on Tuesday saying that his view that they ...more
Meeting of party whips to discuss discipline issues at Donegal council meetings
15 Mar 2012
The Deputy Mayor of County Donegal says that he wants to see the meetings of Donegal County Council restored as they should be -to deal with the local issues. Yest...more
FF call for monthly meetings of Donegal County Council to be streamed online
14 Mar 2012
Fianna Fail is calling for the monthly meetings of Donegal County Council to be streamed online in order to tackle what it describes 'ongoing discipline issues'...more
Sligo Grammar beaten in Senior Cup
14 Mar 2012
Sligo Grammar School have been beaten in the final of the Supermac’s Connacht Senior Cup this afternoon. The Grammar conceded two first...more
Sligo youngster named in Irish U17 squad
14 Mar 2012
Sligo’s Lauren Boles has been named in the Irish U17 girls squad for the European Championship second qualifying round. The Irish girls...more
Sligo's McDermott leads UL to league title
14 Mar 2012
Sligo’s Aoife McDermott has captained the University of Limerick to the Colleges League title this afternoon. The Riverstown native was...more
Sligo Grammar School held in Junior Cup final
14 Mar 2012
Sligo Grammar School have drawn 10-all with defending champions Rice College Westport in today's Supermac's Connacht Junior Cup final at the Sportsg...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club March 13
14 Mar 2012
The under 10 and under 12 teams are going to Dublin on a club trip on Saturday March 24th. We will be taking part in a blitz hosted by Ballyboden Wanderers ...more
Castleconnor GAA registration night tonight
14 Mar 2012
Castleconnor GAA Club are holding a membership registration night this evening from 6.30-8.30pm for all underage and adult members. ...more
Senator disappointed with school building plan
14 Mar 2012
Sligo Senator Marc Mac Sharry is expressing disappointment the some primary and post primary schools throughout Sligo and North Leitrim have not been included in the g...more
Master Class Series of Workshops for coaches and athletes
14 Mar 2012
1. Title; “Enhancing Performance through Creative Coaching in Sport.” Gerry Hussey – Top Irish Performance Psychologist. ...more
St Patrick's Day trip for Leitrim Cllrs
14 Mar 2012
Resentatives from Leitrim County Council are due to travel abroad for St Patrick's Day. The Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council, Cllr John McTernan and th...more
Connacht U21 and MFL March 14-17
14 Mar 2012
ConnachtGAA U21 Championship Football 2012 Preliminary Round. Wednesday 14th March 2012 Venue: McHale Park Throw in: 7.30pm Mayo...more
Sligo and Leitrim minor league game in Collooney on Saturday
14 Mar 2012
Sligo and Leitrim begin their 2012 season with a Connacht Minor League tie in Collooney this Saturday. The sides clash in Connolly Park at 5p...more
Ulster U21 Championship gets underway tonight
14 Mar 2012
New Donegal U21 boss Maxi Curran will keep a close eye on tonight’s Ulster Championship opener between Fermanagh and Tyrone. The side’s clas...more
Plans in place for St Patrick's Day parades
14 Mar 2012
Plans are being put in place ahead of this year's St. Patrick's Day in Sligo and Leirtim. The main parade in Sligo Town will get underway at 12 noon. ...more
13 tax defaulters in the North West forced to pay over €1.7m
14 Mar 2012
Over €1.7m in settlements has been made to revenue following the under-declaration of income tax by 12 different people and companies in County Donegal. Acco...more
Cllr describes Sligo roads as dirt tracks
14 Mar 2012
Some smaller roads in Sligo are becoming nothing more than dirt tracks according to Ind Sligo County Cllr Margaret Gormely. Cllr Gormley raised the issue at recen...more
New members elected to Finn Harps board
14 Mar 2012
Three new shareholders were co-opted onto the Finn Harps Board of Directors at Sunday night’s AGM in Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey, brining to nine the number of me...more
Plans in place for St. Patrick's Day parades in Donegal
14 Mar 2012
Plans are being put in place ahead of this years St. Patrick's Day parades in Donegal. The main parade in Donegal Town will get underway at 3pm The festi...more
New direction signs for Bundoran
14 Mar 2012
The Mayor of Bundoran Town Council says some signs in the town will have to be replaced. Michael McMahon is calling on the on the Local...more
MEP votes for gender quotas
14 Mar 2012
North West Ind MEP Marian Harkin was amoung a number of MEPs in Strasbourg who voted in favour of proposals to tackle gender imbalances in the EU yesterday. ...more
Leitrim Co Co rejects IFA criticism
14 Mar 2012
Leitrim County Council is rejecting criticism from the Irish Farmers Association over its handling of farmers concerns on fracking. The IFA's Environment and ...more
Minor earthquake rocks North Donegal
14 Mar 2012
It has been confirmed that a minor earthquake struck Donegal last evening. A number of people reported disturbances shortly before midnight in the north...more
Compliant made against Donegal farmers market returning to the Diamond
14 Mar 2012
The Donegal Town Community Chamber has written to the County Council under the Freedom of Information Act seeking the identity of the objector and the nature of the ob...more
Ballymote solicitor appointed as Circuit Court Judge
14 Mar 2012
Ballymote solicitor Keenan Johnston has been appointed as a new judge to the Circuit Court. The 54-year-old was one of 12 new District and Circuit Court judges nom...more
Five local companies short-listed in Donegal Enterprising Business Awards
14 Mar 2012
Five local companies have been short-listed as finalists in this year’s Enterprising Donegal Business Awards. Moll Industries Ltd. in Donegal Town...more
Donegal demonstration planned against household tax
14 Mar 2012
The 'Can't Pay Won't Pay' campaign group in County Donegal are urging members of the public to attend a large rally in Letterkenny later this mon...more
Home help workers unable to access patients
14 Mar 2012
Leitrim home help workers are finding it extremely difficult to access patients in rural areas due to the deteriorating conditions on some minor roads. That's ...more
Summerhill win Connacht junior cup
13 Mar 2012
Summerhill College won the Connacht Junior Final yesterday. The Sligo school beat Presentation Headford by three goals to nil in a penalty shootout, after the game f...more
Grammar school to contest Connacht final double-header
13 Mar 2012
Sligo Grammar School will contest two Connacht finals tomorrow. The Sportsgrounds in Galway will host a junior and senior final double-header, with the Grammar in ac...more
Ulster and Connacht U21 championships get underway on Wednesday
13 Mar 2012
Sligo’s Michael Duffy will referee the opening game of the Connacht U21 Football Championship tomorrow night. Mayo host Galway in Castlebar at 7.30pm. The Ul...more
Sligo basketballer to lead UL in final
13 Mar 2012
Sligo’s Aoife McDermott will captain the University of Limerick college team in tomorrow’s Division One League final. The Riverstown girl will lead out...more
Connacht Colleges Juvenile A Semi-Final March 13
13 Mar 2012
Connacht Colleges Football Championship Juvenile A 2011-Knockout, Venue: Davitts GAA Club, (Round: Semi-Final 1), St. Attractas Community School Tubbercurry 2-...more
Man dies following fatal industrial accident near Gweedore
13 Mar 2012
Gardai at Falcarragh are investigating the death of a man in his early forties, following a fatal industrial accident that happened at 9am this morning in the Dunlewey...more
Meetings against €100 tax to take place in Kinlough & Bundoran
13 Mar 2012
Two meetings against the introduction of the government’s new 100 euro household charge will take place in North Leitrim and South Donegal in the coming days. ...more
Traffic lights in Bundoran will be fixed this year
13 Mar 2012
The traffic lights in Bundoran will be fixed this year. The Area Manager for Roads Peader Thomas informed the members of the council recently...more
Gaelscoil not included on building list
13 Mar 2012
The Principal of a Gaelscoil in Sligo town says he's extremely disappointed the school was not included in the Department of Educations school building programme. ...more
Funding for festivals across the north west
13 Mar 2012
Fáilte Ireland says funding for a number of festivals across the north west is due to be announced over the coming days. The Sligo Live Festival is due to r...more
John 'Frog' Ward's sister says he should be laid to rest
13 Mar 2012
The sister of John 'Frog' Ward, the traveller shot dead by Mayo farmer Padraig Nally says it is upsetting that after seven and half years the case is in the me...more
50ft waves hit Mullaghmore as surfers take to the water
13 Mar 2012
Mullaghmore in Co. Sligo got a boost this week grabbing the headlines on most surf websites and in many media outlets across the globe. To the joy of su...more
Renewed calls for grant aid for septic tank owners-Donegal TD
13 Mar 2012
There are renewed calls for grant aid for septic tank owners facing hefty bills for upgrading or replacing their systems. It follows revelations yesterd...more
Minister to inspect Strandhill erosion damage
13 Mar 2012
Minister for State at the Department of Finance with responsibility for the OPW, Brian Hayes is due to visit Strandhill next month to view the damage done by coa...more
Sligo hotel prices drop
13 Mar 2012
Hotel prices in Sligo fell 6% in 2011 according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index The average hotel room rate in Sligo is now €81 per night co...more
Calls for road works in Ballyshannon
13 Mar 2012
There are calls for remedial works to be carried out on roads in Ballyshannon. The issue was raised by Ballyshannon Town Councillor Pat O'Malley at a recent me...more
Concerns over HSE's bed closures
12 Mar 2012
A Sligo Sinn Fein Cllr is expressing concern at the HSE's announcement that a number of beds in health care facilities in Sligo are to close. Under the HSE We...more
Reports say firm close to buying MBNA
12 Mar 2012
There are reports that the New York based private equity firm Apollo Global Management has indicated it is close to buying the MBNA credit card operation in Carrick on...more
Just one Mayor in Donegal to travel abroad for St. Patrick's Day
12 Mar 2012
Just one Mayor in County Donegal will travel abroad for St. Patrick's Day. The Cathaoirleach of Bundoran Town Council will travel to America for the...more
New school buildings announced in the North West
12 Mar 2012
The Government says 3-thousand construction jobs a year will be created through the building of new schools for the next five years. The Education Minis...more
Sligo coastguard called to assist climber
12 Mar 2012
The Sligo based coastguard were called to assist in the rescue of an injured climber on a mountain in Mayo at the weekend. A mountain rescue unit was forced to cam...more
Donegal walking protest appeals to people to support their campaign
12 Mar 2012
Those taking part in a walking protest from Donegal to Dublin in opposition to the Government’s austerity plans are currently making their way through Lettkerken...more
Donegal homes to be targeted in the first wave of septic tank inspections
12 Mar 2012
Over 3,000 homeowners in Donegal will be hit with bills of up to €5,000 to repair or replace septic tanks according to reports in the Irish Independent today. ...more
Council committed to improving access to Tullan Strand -Bundoran Town Manager
12 Mar 2012
The Town Manager in Bundoran says there are a number of technical issues to take into account regarding improving access to Tullan Strand in Bundoran. T...more
Large crowd attends small schools protest in Donegal
12 Mar 2012
Protestors from across County Donegal gathered in Letterkenny on Saturday afternoon last to highlight their concern against cuts to small rural schools. ...more
Reports Sligo Retail Park seized by bank
12 Mar 2012
It's reported Bank of Ireland has seized control of the Sligo Retail Park. According to a report in the Sunday Business Post the bank has seized fou...more
Protest march sets out from Donegal
12 Mar 2012
A group of 20 walkers yesterday set out on a 500km march from Malin Head in Co Donegal to Dublin in protest at the Government’s austerity plans. They hope to...more
Appeal for witnesses to Kinlough fire
12 Mar 2012
Gardai are appealing for witness to a house fire in Kinlough in north Leitrim last Friday. Emergency services were alerted to the incident shortly after 2am on Fri...more
Rovers beat UCD 2-1 (March 10)
11 Mar 2012
Airtricity League Premier Division Sligo Rovers 2 (North 23, McGuinness 90+3) UCD 1 (O’Connor 90) Jason McGuinness head...more
Gardai carry out door-to-door enquiries following house fire in Kinlough
09 Mar 2012
Gardai are carrying out house to house enquiries following a house fire in Kinlough in north Leitrim overnight. Emergency services were alerted to the incident sh...more
Court hears woman drove on after hitting cyclist
09 Mar 2012
A woman who collided with a cyclist on a roundabout in Donegal Town and drove on from the scene was fined €400 and disqualified from driving for one year at Doneg...more
Donegal immigrants killed building Pennsylvania railroad in 1832 to be re-interred
09 Mar 2012
The remains of a number of Donegal Immigrants killed while building a Pennsylvania railroad in 1832 are due to be re-interred in a cemetery near Philadelphia. &nbs...more
Protest against cuts to small schools to take place in Donegal tomorrow
09 Mar 2012
A protest is to take place in County Donegal tomorrow against cuts to small rural schools. Organisers are appealing for teachers, parents and children f...more
Calls for street art to be carried out in Bundoran
09 Mar 2012
There are calls for Bundoran Town Council to carry out a feasibly study to carry out street art in the town. The motion was raised by Independent Counci...more
€4.5m announced through Peace & Reconciliation Partnership in Donegal
09 Mar 2012
The Peace & Reconciliation Partnership in Donegal has received a funding boost of €4,5million. The allocation was made today at the Offic...more
No return of breast cancer services
09 Mar 2012
Sinn Fein Councillor Sean MacManus says he have received a letter from the Health Service Executive stating that there are no plans to restore breast cancer services t...more
Cross-border health projects discussed
09 Mar 2012
Discussions on various cross-border health projects between Sligo General Hospital and hospitals in the North took place recently. A political delegation from the ...more
North west children affected by welfare cuts
09 Mar 2012
Children with serious disabilities in Sligo and Leitrim are suffering due to a heavy-handed review of Domiciliary Care allowance. That's according to Sligo...more
Two changes to Kerry team for Donegal match
09 Mar 2012
Kerry manager Jack O'Connor has made two changes for Sundays Allianz Football League Division 1 clash with Donegal in Killarney. Eoin Brosnan rep...more
New Rovers committee elected at meeting March 9
09 Mar 2012
Sligo Rovers elected a new management committee at a Special General Meeting last night. Among the new faces on the committee are Robbie Fitzpatrick, Ma...more
Six changes to Sligo team for Longford clash
09 Mar 2012
Sligo boss Kevin Walsh has made wholesale changes to his team for Sunday’s Allianz league game against Longford. Walsh has made six changes in per...more
St Attracta's face All-Ireland basketball semi-final
09 Mar 2012
The St. Attracta's Senior Basketball Team play in the All Ireland Semi - Final against Clonaslee today. The game will take place in Longford wi...more
One change for Leitrim ahead of London game
09 Mar 2012
Leitrim have made one change to their team for Sunday’s Allianz League game at home to London. Dromahair’s Paddy McGowan comes ba...more
Gardai investigate house fire in Kinlough
09 Mar 2012
Gardai are investigating a house fire in the Glenview estate in Kinlough in north Leitrim overnight. The house was gutted in the blaze. It's believed no ...more
Donegal man sent forward for trial
09 Mar 2012
A Donegal man charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of eight men has been sent forward for trial. 23-year-old Shaun Kelly from Hill Road, Ballymagan, ...more
Ballyshannon ambulance base welcomed
09 Mar 2012
A Fianna Fail Councillor in Ballyshannon says it is positive news that the Ambulance Control Centre in the town will be a full time service. Pat O'Malley rais...more
Sligo Gardai seize drugs worth €7000
09 Mar 2012
Gardai seized drugs with an estimated street value of 7000 euros in Sligo on Wednesday evening last. The seizure- including cannabis herb and cannabis resin along ...more
McGuinness a doubt for Rovers
08 Mar 2012
Jason McGuinness has emerged as an injury doubt for Sligo Rovers’ first home league game of the season against UCD on Saturday. McGuinn...more
Airtricity League weekend previews March 8
08 Mar 2012
Airtricity League Premier Division Bohemians v Shelbourne, Dalymount Park. Referee: Alan Kelly. BOHEMIANS boss Aaron Cal...more
Ursuline narrowly beaten in All-Ireland semi-final
08 Mar 2012
The Ursuline College have been beaten by Christ King Secondary School from Cork in this afternoon’s All-Ireland semi-final. The Sligo g...more
Sligo Rovers team news for UCD game March 8
08 Mar 2012
Sligo Rovers have doubts over a number of players for Saturday’s Airtricity Premier Division match with UCD in The Showgrounds. Raffaele Cre...more
Shark attack victim speaks of experience
08 Mar 2012
A New Zealand native-who is living and settled in County Sligo has been speaking about his experience after he was attacked by a shark this earlier this week. Pet...more
Small crowd at Sligo jobs Expo
08 Mar 2012
Organisers of a Working Abroad Expo in Sligo say there was a smaller than expected turnout at last night's event due to the fact a lot of young people from the are...more
Calls for nationwide ban on fracking
08 Mar 2012
There are calls for Sligo County Council to work with other local authorities throughout the country to oppose fracking. In a joint motion by Ind Cllr Declan Bree ...more
Sligo Live receives €45,000
08 Mar 2012
The Sligo Live is to receive funding of 45 thousand euro. Minister for Tourism Leo Varadkar announced the funding by Failte Ireland following applications that wer...more
Deputy Feighan criticises handling of turfcutting issue
08 Mar 2012
Roscommon South Leitrim Fine Gael Deputy Frank Feighan is criticising the pervious Governments handing of the Turfcutting issue. Deputy Feighan was speaking durin...more
Sligo4Life League continues this evening
08 Mar 2012
Sligo Fit4Life League Round Five is a one-mile run at Riverside in Cleveragh from 6.30pm. Registration for walkers, joggers and runners is from 6pm this evening. ...more
Donegal Southern Board meeting this evening
08 Mar 2012
The next monthly meeting of the Donegal Southern Board takes place this evening in Doherty’s Bar, Ardara starting at 8.30pm. ...more
Finn Harps team news for Mervue match
08 Mar 2012
Finn Harps v Mervue United Airtricity League of Ireland, First Division Finn Park, Saturday 10th March 2012 – Kick-off 7.45pm F...more
Surplus reported in the Draft Annual accounts for Bundoran Town Council
08 Mar 2012
The Town Manager in Bundoran says the Local Authority has reported a surplus of €327,000 on its operating activities for last year. The ...more
Cllr wants a list of all second home owners in Bundoran
08 Mar 2012
Independent Town Councillor Dermott Doherty wants a list of all of the second homes and holidays houses in the area to be provided to the members of the council. &...more
Cllrs hope to meet with the HSE to discuss hospital bed closures in Ballyshannon
08 Mar 2012
Ballyshannon Town Council is to write to the Health Service Executive to meet to discuss the reduction in bed numbers at two hospitals in the town. In a...more
Deputy Pearse Doherty suspended from Dail
08 Mar 2012
Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has been suspended from the Dáil after refusing to obey the orders of the Ceann Comhairle, Seán Barrett. The disp...more
Sligo handball news March 8
08 Mar 2012
Sligo’s young handball stars will be appearing in 5 Connacht Juvenile finals in Castlebar on Sunday. Shane Bruen & Mark Murphy will be hoping to reach the Al...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League Results March 7
08 Mar 2012
Division One P.S.O. 1, Abbot Ireland 2 A first ever win in the League for Abbott with Finbarr Smith and Darren Ada...more
Man living in Sligo on holiday in New Zealand recovering after shark attack
08 Mar 2012
A New Zealand native-who is living and settled in County Sligo is recovering after he was attacked by a shark this week. Peter Garrett was left with 10 ...more
Town Council to pay tribute to Ballyshannon IFTA award winner
08 Mar 2012
Ballyshannon Town Council is to pay tribute to Garry Keane after he recently won an award at the Irish Film and Television Awards. The Ballyshannon native won the...more
A NZ surfer-who previously lived in Sligo recovering after shark attack
08 Mar 2012
A New Zealand surfer –who it’s understood had been living in Sligo for a number of years, is recovering after he was left with 10 bloody tooth-marks after ...more
Proposal for Bundoran Town Council to take a table at the Mayors Ball hailed ‘a junket’
08 Mar 2012
A proposal for Bundoran Town Council to take a table at the Mayors Ball this May has been hailed ‘a junket’. The Mayor of the Council Michae...more
Two separate meetings against charges in Sligo tonight
08 Mar 2012
Two separate meetings on the septic tanks charges will take place in the South Sligo area tonight. Fianna Fail Sligo North Leitrim Senator Marc MacSharr...more
Two separate meetings against charges will take place in Sligo tonight
08 Mar 2012
Two separate meetings on the septic tanks charges will take place in the South Sligo area tonight. Fianna Fail Sligo North Leitrim Senator Marc MacSharr...more
EA Sports Cup first round draw takes place
07 Mar 2012
The draw for the First Round of the EA Sports Cup was made today. The opening rounds have been regionalised again and Sligo Rovers are in Poo...more
Donegal Division 3 promotion play-off set for Ballybofey on Friday
07 Mar 2012
The 2011 Donegal League Division Three promotion play-off between Naomh Brid and Aodh Ruadh has been fixed for Friday night in Mac Cumhaill Park Ballybofey....more
Kennedy out with dislocated shoulder
07 Mar 2012
Sligo full-back Brian Kennedy is facing a number of weeks on the sidelines. His club Tourlestrane have said that the defender dislocated his ...more
Three games tonight in Sligo Rovers Astro League
07 Mar 2012
There are three fixtures in the Sligo Rovers Astro League at the Showgrounds tonight. In Division One, the Pension Services Office play Abbot...more
IFA express concern over fracking
07 Mar 2012
The IFA’s Environment and Rural Affairs Chairman has expressed concerns over what he described as the failure of several organisations to adequately address farm...more
Working Abroad Expo in Sligo
07 Mar 2012
A Working Abroad Expo is being held for people interested in working in Australia, New Zealand and Canada in Sligo tonight. Visafirst.com is hosting the event and ...more
Manorhamilton Teagasc office to remain open
07 Mar 2012
The Teagasc office in Manorhamilton is to remain open for the foreseeable future. There were fears the office would close and the four staff members would be moved...more
IT Sligo in action in junior semi-final
07 Mar 2012
IT Sligo will face Queen’s University from Belfast in the semi-finals of the Colleges Junior Football Championship this evening. The ga...more
This weekend's hurling action
07 Mar 2012
In this weekend’s national hurling league fixtures, Sligo host Louth in Markievicz Park at 12.45pm in a curtain raiser to the Sligo-Longford national ...more
Referee appointments for this weekend's GAA Matches
07 Mar 2012
The referees for this weekend’s national league fixtures have been confirmed. Wexford’s Syl Doyle takes charge of Donegal’s...more
Ministerial St Patrick's Day trips raised in the Seanad
07 Mar 2012
Members of the cabinet, travelling to the U.S for St Patrick's Day, are being encouraged by Sligo North Leitrim Senator Michael Comiskey to raise the issue of the ...more
Sligo Handball March 11
07 Mar 2012
CONNACHT 40X20 JUVENILE A CHAMPIONSHIP 2012 FINALS CASTLEBAR ON SUNDAY 11th MARCH @ 10am Court 1 - 10am Boys U-17D Shane Wright & Patrick Fox (...more
Ulster GAA fixtures March 10-14
07 Mar 2012
Saturday 10th March UlsterMinor Hurling League (All games at 12.00pm) Division 1 Antrim v Derry at Casement Park ...more
Tain Hurling League March 2-4
07 Mar 2012
Friday 2nd March Tain Club Hurling League Division 2B Eoghan Ruadh (Tyrone) 0-05 ...more
Ulster Senior GAA League March 1-4
07 Mar 2012
Thursday 1st March Quinns Corner Ulster Senior Football Club League Group B Ballinderry (Derry) &nb...more
Donegal Southern Board GAA notices March 6
07 Mar 2012
Southern Regional News Fixtures Under 16s Division 1 U-16 Div 1 League ...more
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club March 6
07 Mar 2012
www.coolaneymullinabreena.com Lotto: Out supporter’s lotto subscription is now due for 2012. This is the principal fundraiser...more
Geevagh GAA Club March 6
07 Mar 2012
Well done to our Senior men who beat St John's on Sunday in geevagh in the final round of the Kiernan cup, the final score was 1-15 to 1-9, their next g...more
Castleconnor GAA Club March 6
07 Mar 2012
Lotto Casteconnor GAA Lotto which is worth €15750 will be up for grabs this Friday night in Mahoneys bar. Get your ticket early to avoid the rush later in t...more
Bundoran Town Council to target those not paying commercial rates
07 Mar 2012
Those who should be paying commercial rates in Bundoran but are currently not on the rates list will be targeted by the Town Council. Independent Counci...more
Community groups in South Donegal to benefit from over €38,000 in funding
07 Mar 2012
Community groups in Ballyshannon and Bundoran are to benefit from over €38,000 in funding. In Ballyshannon, the councils Development Fund for 2012 ...more
Town Manager says Draft Fraud & Corruption Policy document is standard
07 Mar 2012
The Town Manager in Bundoran says the Draft Fraud and Corruption Policy document for Donegal Local Authorities -which was presented to the members of the council yeste...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club March 6
07 Mar 2012
~ FOOTBALL ~ A seven point apiece draw with Burt was enough to give Aodh Ruadh third spot in the 2011 division three table and place in the promotion pl...more
Naomh Brid GAA Club March 6
07 Mar 2012
The seniors were defeated in their final game of the Ulster Intermediate League against Glenavy, Co.Antrim on Saturday afternoon in Ballyshannon. This brings to an end...more
St Mary's GAA Club March 6
07 Mar 2012
http://stmarys.sligo.gaa.ie/ Senior: St. Mary’s had a hard fought four point win over St. Farnan’s last Saturday in the third rou...more
Naomh Mhuire GAA Club March 6
07 Mar 2012
Underage The under 10 and under 12 teams are going to Dublin on a club trip on Saturday March 24th. We will be taking part in a blitz hosted by B...more
All-Ireland Girls Schools Semi-Final March 8
07 Mar 2012
UMBRO FAI Schools Senior Girls All Ireland Cup Semi Final Christ King Girls’ SS, Cork v Ursuline College, Sligo Leah Victoria Park,...more
GAA National Fixtures March 10-11
07 Mar 2012
10.03.2012 (Sat) Allianz Football League Roinn 1 Round 4 Portlaois 7.00pm Laois v Corcaigh Setanta Referee: Cormac Reilly (An Mh&...more
Donegal suppliers produce showcased at top hotel awards event
07 Mar 2012
A Donegal restaurant received top awards at the recent Hotelympia in London. The team from Smugglers Creek in Rossnowlagh competed in the world’s biggest con...more
Donegal produce showcased at top hotel awards event
07 Mar 2012
A Donegal restaurant received top awards at the recent Hotelympia in London. The team from Smugglers Creek in Rossnowlagh competed in the world’s biggest con...more
Moville reach All-Ireland final
07 Mar 2012
Moville Community College 3-2 Eureka Secondary School, Kells Aine McLaughlin (53) Sarah Jane McDonald (57, 77), Roisin McFadden (32, 50) &nbs...more
Airborne study moves to the north west
07 Mar 2012
A major scientific airborne survey is moving to Counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal this month. The aim of the survey is to collect and analysis scientific data o...more
Tommy Hilfiger in Sligo to close
07 Mar 2012
The Tommy Hilfiger Store in the Johnston Court Shopping Centre in Sligo is to close. In a statement issued to Ocean FM this morning a spokesperson says, unfortuna...more
Gardai continue to investigate incident after young pedestrian knocked down
07 Mar 2012
Gardai are continuing to investigate an incident in Donegal Town last night after a young pedestrian was knocked down. The incident occurred shortly after 6pm on t...more
Sligo Rovers disgusted by bus break-in
07 Mar 2012
Sligo Rovers says the club is disgusted after several buses carrying Glentoran football fans were broken into during Monday nights Setanta Cup match in Sligo, with hum...more
Ballyshannon Town Manager says the library will be re-opened
07 Mar 2012
The Manager of Ballyshannon Town Council says the Local authority is committed to having the town library re-opened. It follows concern raised at last m...more
Special hearing set aside for the trial of a nun facing sex-abuse charges
07 Mar 2012
A special two-week hearing will be set aside for the trial of a nun who is to face 87 sex-abuse charges. The woman was told at a preliminary sitting of Sligo Circu...more
Family describe delay in Arkinson inquest as 'outrageous'
07 Mar 2012
The long-awaited inquest into the death of Co Tyrone teenager Arlene Arkinson is being postponed until next year. It was due to get underway in Septembe...more
Cllr. Doherty labels the Cathaoirleach of Bundoran Town Council an “asshole”
07 Mar 2012
The Cathaoirleach of Bundoran Town Council was called an “asshole” by an elected member of the council at yesterdays meeting of the Local Authority. &n...more
Young pedestrian knocked down in Donegal Town
07 Mar 2012
A young man was taken to hospital last night after he was knocked down by a car in Donegal. The incident happened on the Donegal Town side of the Mountcharles by-p...more
Tourlestrane GAA Club March 5
06 Mar 2012
The Senior Men recorded their third win in the Kiernan Cup with a great team performance over neighbours Curry at the weekend. The final score line was 3-14 to 1-6...more
Sligo GAA March 10-11
06 Mar 2012
Senior Football League Division 1 Sat, 10 Mar, Venue: St.Farnan's Community Park, (Round: Round 1), St Farnan's V Tourlestrane 17:00, Ref: Gus Chapman ...more
Erne Gaels GAA Club March 5
06 Mar 2012
Club Lotto: Numbers Drawn: 7, 14, 17, 22 NO JACKPOT WINNER Lucky Dip Winners were; Noel Johnston ; Peter McDonald; Marie Magee Next Weeks Jackpot is £3,8...more
Calry/St Joseph's GAA Club March 5
06 Mar 2012
www.calrystjosephsgaa.com INTERMEDIATE: Our Intermediate footballers lost to StMichael’s on Sunday in the Benson Cup. They play Cloonacool on Sa...more
Human excrement smeared on Glentoran buses in Sligo
06 Mar 2012
Several buses carrying Glentoran football fans were broken into during last night's Setanta Cup match in Sligo, with human excrement being left on one of the buses...more
Owenmore Gaels GAA Club March 5
06 Mar 2012
Abbott Cup- We played Shamrock Gaels on Saturday last in the second round of the Abbott Cup. This game was closely contested in the early stages but our half back line...more
Tubbercurry Golf Club March 5
06 Mar 2012
The club would like to congratulate Tubbercurry Golf Club Life Member Rory McIlroy on becoming the World No.1. Like the rest of the country, we have all watched Rory i...more
St John's GAA Club March 5
06 Mar 2012
Our senior team competed in their third Kiernan Cup game away to Geevagh on Sunday. Due to injuries we only had 18 players but we would not let this affect us. We ...more
Sligo Rovers Easter Camps
06 Mar 2012
Sligo Rovers are now taking bookings for our upcoming Easter Camps which start on Monday April 2nd and run through until Friday 13th April. The camp runs from the Mond...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League Results February 29-March 2
06 Mar 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Results Wednesday 29th February McCullagh Carpentry Division Two SRFC Reserves 2 ...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League March 7-16
06 Mar 2012
Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League Fixtures Wednesday 7th March McCullagh Carpentry Division Two Hargadon’s (C...more
Sligo Rovers Astro League Round-Up March 4
06 Mar 2012
Gannon & McNamara Electrical Limited have moved up to third in Division One of the Sligo Rovers 11-A-Side Astro Turf League thanks to their convincing 5-1 win agai...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer March 9-11
06 Mar 2012
Sligo – Leitrim & District Soccer League Fixture Friday 9th March Sligo Pallets Premier LeagueKO 7.45pm Dromore...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Tables March 4
06 Mar 2012
Sligo– Leitrim & D.S.L Tables 4th March 2012 Best Western Sligo Southern Super League &n...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Results March 3-4
06 Mar 2012
Results Sunday 4th March Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League Ballymote Celtic 1 - 4 ...more
Sligo-Leitrim Junior Soccer Round-Up March 3-4
06 Mar 2012
Boyle Celtic continues to lead the pack in the quest for glory in the Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel title race. They outplayed and outgunned Strand Celtic at Celti...more
Success for Sligo players at badminton finals
06 Mar 2012
Last weekend in Lisburn the Irish Badminton under13 and 17 Nationals were held with over 90 players from all over Ireland taking part. The competation was very keen wi...more
Airtricity League March 9-10
06 Mar 2012
Friday, March 9 (7.45pm unless stated) Airtricity League Premier Division Bohemian FC v Shelbourne, Dalymount Park; Bray Wanderers v Derry City, Ca...more
Cllr Lyons disappointed over Sligo Town Development
06 Mar 2012
Sligo Fine Gael Cllr Matt Lyons says it is very disappointing that it now appears the Sligo Town Centre Development will not be going ahead. The issue was raised a...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer March 10-11
06 Mar 2012
Fixtures Sat 10th March 2012 Under 11 League Benbulben fc black v S...more
Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer Results March 3-4
06 Mar 2012
Results Sat 3rd March Under 11 League Arrow Harps 1 Benbulben fc Black 1 ;&n...more
Inquest told road victim died of severe head injuries
06 Mar 2012
A 26-year-old nurse died from multiple and severe head injuries following a horrific car crash outside Donegal Town last summer, an inquest into her death concluded to...more
Ladies Football Results March 3-4
06 Mar 2012
Bord Gáis Energy Ladies NFL Round 4 3rd March 2012 Division 3 Wexford 3-3 Armagh 0-17 4th March 2012 ...more
Leitrim GAA Results March 4
06 Mar 2012
Gallogly Catering Gallogly Catering ACL Division 1 2012 Sun, 04 Mar, Venue: Glencar/Manorhamilton, Glencar-Manorhamilton 3-13 Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher 0-5 Sun,...more
Donegal Junior Soccer March 10-11
06 Mar 2012
Saturday10th March 2012 Willie Duffy Division One: Castlefin Celtic v Erne Wanderers Gweedore United v Glencar Celtic Dunfanaghy Town v Gwee...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Reports March 3-4
06 Mar 2012
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE SATURDAY MATCH REPORTS 3rd March 2012 . Willie Duffy Saturday Division One Castlefin Celtic Res. 2&nb...more
Donegal Schoolboys Results March 3
06 Mar 2012
DONEGAL SCHOOLBOYS LEAGUE RESULTS LIST South Division: Saturday 3-3-2012 Under-14 League: &nb...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Results March 3-4
06 Mar 2012
DONEGAL SATURDAY LEAGUE SATURDAY 3-3-2012 Willie Duffy Saturday Division One Castlefin Celtic Res. &nbs...more
Donegal Junior Soccer Tables March 4
06 Mar 2012
League table for Brian McCormick Sports Premier League Team P...more
Ladies Football National Fixtures March 11
06 Mar 2012
Bord Gáis Energy National Football League – Round 5 Sunday 11th March Division 1. Donegal v Dublin, Convoy, 2...more
Sligo Fit4Life standings
06 Mar 2012
After four races the lead in the overall League is shared on 69 points by Gwynne Hodgins and Alan Healy with Michelle Mc Gloin just two ponts behind. The reason f...more
Future of Borough finance section questioned
06 Mar 2012
There are fears the finance section of Sligo Borough Council could be moved to the County Council offices at Riverside. Sinn Fein Cllr Sean McManus is calling on t...more
Tubbercurry jobs raised at council meeting
06 Mar 2012
Concerns over the closure of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government Offices in Tubbercurry were raised at yesterday’s meeting of Sligo...more
Man sentenced for Donegal rape
06 Mar 2012
A man has been given a nine-year sentence for the violent oral rape of a young foreign student at a house in Donegal. He was convicted by the jury last month of o...more
Rate payers targeted by Bundoran Council
06 Mar 2012
There are calls for the Town Council in Bundoran to provide councillors with a list of all of the rate payers in the town to help identify those who are not paying. ...more
Sligo Co. Co. support undocumented Irish in America
06 Mar 2012
Sligo County Council lent its support to the undocumented Irish in America at yesterday's meeting of the local authority. A motion was put forward by Fianna F...more
Decision on Sligo Town Development due in the next month
06 Mar 2012
Sligo Borough Council is in discussions with legal advisers over Treasury Holdings planned 80 million euro Sligo Town Centre Development. A court case between the...more
Campaign group erect signs across Donegal urging people not to pay the household charge
06 Mar 2012
Moves by the ‘Cant Pay –Wont Pay’ Campaign group to gather further momentum against cuts to services and the introduction of the hou...more
Donegal woman selected to represent NFTE Ireland at global enterprise educator awards
06 Mar 2012
A Donegal woman has been selected by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship to represent NFTE Ireland- as the 2012 global enterprise educator of the year. ...more
SF Cllr votes against €14million overdraft
06 Mar 2012
A Sligo Sinn Fein Cllr is questioning how Sligo County Council can agree to extend overdraft facilities when he feels there are no steps being taken to find a balanced...more
Borough Council move step closer to resolve bullying row
06 Mar 2012
Members of Sligo Borough Council have moved a step further to resolving issues which have required meetings to be independently monitored since 2010. Last night 1...more
Borough Council move step closer to resolving bullying row
06 Mar 2012
Members of Sligo Borough Council have moved a step further to resolving issues which have required meetings to be independently monitored since 2010. Last night 1...more
Rovers beat Glentoran 2-0
06 Mar 2012
Setanta Sports Cup Quarter-Final First Leg Sligo Rovers 2 (Boco 37, Quigley 63) Glentoran 0 Sligo Rovers gave new boss Ian Baracl...more
Man gets three months for abusive behaviour during Sligo Rag Week
05 Mar 2012
A 23-year-old unemployed man has been sentenced to three months in prison for engaging in threatening and abusive behavior during Sligo Rag week last month. Garda...more
Man gets six months for involvement in burglaries in Donegal
05 Mar 2012
A member of a gang which fled from gardai in a high-speed car chase after committing burglary in houses in Ballintra and Laghey has been jailed for six months and f...more
Three from north west appointed to FF's committee of 20
05 Mar 2012
A Donegal Fianna Fail member who was appointed to the parties committee of twenty at the weekend says that she will not be putting her name forward to run in the...more
Sligo Council approve borrowing of €14million overdraft
05 Mar 2012
Sligo County Council has voted in favour of borrowing of a 14 million euro overdraft at today's meeting of the local authority. The move was agreed by 18 vote...more
Connacht Juvenile A FC Semi-Finals March 13-15
05 Mar 2012
CONNACHT COLLEGES JUVENILE A CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINALS &...more
Connacht Colleges 2nd Year A Final March 12
05 Mar 2012
CONNACHT COLLEGES 2ND YEARA CHAMPIONSHIP MONDAY 12TH MARCH 2012 FINAL 12.30 P.M. ...more
Transport Minister says Donegal will benefit from the Irish Open this year
05 Mar 2012
The Transport Minister says County Donegal will benefit significantly from the Irish Open this year. Leo Varadkar made the comments while congratulating...more
'Can’t Pay Won’t Pay' campaign group to meet in Kilcar this evening
05 Mar 2012
The Can’t Pay Won’t Pay campaign will hold a public information meeting in Kilcar this evening. With the deadline for registration fast appr...more
Enterprising Donegal Business Week underway today
05 Mar 2012
Enterprising Donegal Business Week is being launched today with over 800 local businesses to attend events this week. Organised by Donegal Co...more
Senator MacSharry says the tone of the FF leader’s apology over the weekend was sincere
05 Mar 2012
Sligo Fianna Fail Senator Marc MacSharry says the tone of Micheál Martin's full apology for the mistakes his party made while in Government over the weekend...more
Three FF delegates from the North West elected to the Committee of twenty
05 Mar 2012
Three Fianna Fail delegates from the North West have been elected to the committee of twenty. Aine McGinley from Ballybofey, Claudia Kennedy, from...more
Sligo County Manager warns Household Charge must be paid
05 Mar 2012
The Sligo County Manager is warning if income targets for the Household Charge are not met services will not maintained at local level. Hubert Kearns, who is also ...more
Cara Pharmacies receives top national award from business consultancy firm
05 Mar 2012
A North West based company has been crowned one of Ireland’s best managed companies by a leading international business consultancy firm. Cara Pharmacies of...more
Sligo parishioners informed Church Development Fund cleared
05 Mar 2012
Parishioners in Sligo were informed yesterday that the final repayment has been made on the interest-free loan of €130,000 from the Sligo Parishes Development Fun...more
Donegal TD calls for emigrants to be granted social welfare support
05 Mar 2012
Donegal Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn is calling on the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, to ensure that emigrants from Donegal returning...more
Increase in passenger numbers at Ireland West Airport Knock since the start of 2012
05 Mar 2012
Passenger numbers at Ireland West Airport Knock have increased since the start of the year. For the second year in a row passenger numbers are up for th...more
Online financial scam costs investors millions
05 Mar 2012
It’s being reported that police forces in three countries are investigating a foreign currency investment scam which is understood to have cost investors –...more
New Sligo Rovers boss on The Final Whistle tonight
02 Mar 2012
On The Final Whistle show between 6-7pm tonight - New Sligo Rovers boss Ian Baraclough, Sligto football captain Ross Donovan, James Woods of South Sligo Dar...more
Summerhill juniors beat St Joseph's
02 Mar 2012
Summerhill College’s Junior team are through to the semi-finals of the Connacht A Championship. They defeated Galway’s St Joseph&...more
Finn Harps team news for Limerick match
02 Mar 2012
Limerick v Finn Harps Airtricity League of Ireland, First Division Jackman Park, Friday 2nd March 2012 – Kick-off 7.45pm The ne...more
Shelbourne team news ahead of Rovers game
02 Mar 2012
Shelbourne’s first game back in the Premier Division of the Airtricity League and first league game of the 2012 season takes place in Tolka Park on Fr...more
Headline acts annouced for Rory Gallagher Festival
02 Mar 2012
Details for the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon have been annouced The four day event which runs from the 31st of May to the 3rd of ...more
South Sligo darts finals tonight in Gurteen
02 Mar 2012
The South Sligo Darts League Cup and Shield final will take place this evening in The Crossbar in Gurteen, getting underway from 8pm. ...more
Cork make five changes for Donegal game
02 Mar 2012
Cork manager Conor Counihan has made five changes to his side for Sunday's Allianz League match against Donegal. Goalkeeper Ken O'Halloran re...more
Rovers ready to go for new campaign
02 Mar 2012
The Airtricity League season kicks-off tonight with seven games taking place. Ross Gaynor, Mark Quigley, Danny North, Lee Lynch and David Caw...more
Ursuline College set for two All-Ireland semi-finals
02 Mar 2012
The Ursuline College’s All-Ireland Senior C semi-final takes place in Mullahoran in Cavan tomorrow. The Connacht champions play Our Lad...more
Leitrim ladies game switched to 3pm on Sunday
02 Mar 2012
Leitrim’s National League Division Three game against Westmeath on Sunday has a new throw-in time. The sides will now clash at 3pm in B...more
Funding to replace school prefabs in Sligo and Leitrim welcomed
02 Mar 2012
The Government's announcement of funding to replace prefabs in schools across Sligo and Leitrim is being warmly welcomed by teachers. Five schools in Sligo and...more
FF Cllr says Ard Fheis will be a lively affair dominated by the future survival of the party
02 Mar 2012
A Fianna Fail County Councillor in Donegal expects that this years Ard Fheis will be a lively affair dominated by the future survival of the party following last years...more
Ballymote Gardai appeal for witness to incident near Culleens
02 Mar 2012
Ballymote Gardai are appealing for witnesses to an incident on the main Sligo to Ballina road at Culleens this morning. Gardai are looking for information on the ...more
Protest to take place in Donegal against cuts to small rural schools
02 Mar 2012
A protest is to take place in County Donegal next weekend against cuts to small rural schools. John Joe Duffy is appealing for teachers, parents and children from ...more
Summerhill and St Attracta's finals fixed for Mayo venues
02 Mar 2012
The Connacht schools finals involving Summerhill College and St Attracta’s will not be played as a double-header, but fans will be able to attend both...more
Connacht Senior A Final March 10
02 Mar 2012
CONNACHT COLLEGES SENIOR A CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL SATURDAY 10TH MARCH 2012 3.00 p.m. &nbs...more
Connacht Colleges 2nd Year A Final
02 Mar 2012
CONNACHT COLLEGES 2ND YEAR A CHAMPIONSHIP TUESDAY 13th MARCH 2012 12.30 P.M. FINAL &n...more
Basketball table officials course
02 Mar 2012
Sligo All-Stars will be holding a table officials course taking place in Sligo on Wednesday March 14th. This course is specifically for the All-Ireland U14 ...more
Soccer Sisters coaching to return to Carrick-on-Shannon
02 Mar 2012
There are over 16,000 girls and a woman currently playing soccer in Ireland at various different levels - and this number is increasing every year. You coul...more
Sligo school bullying issue raised in the Dail
02 Mar 2012
The issue of bullying in schools was raised by Sligo North Leitrim Sinn Fein Michael Deputy Colreavy in the Dail yesterday. He said a 16-year-old boy from County S...more
Leitrim Senator threatens walkout after FG Senator suggests Collins was shot by de Valera
02 Mar 2012
Leitrim Senator Paschal Mooney threatened a walkout of all Fianna Fail Senators yesterday after a Fine Gael Senator suggested Michael Collins had been shot ...more
Business as usual at the Sandhouse Hotel-Manager
02 Mar 2012
The Sandhouse Hotel in Rossnowlagh will re-open as business as usual today. Yesterday, the former Manager of the hotel Paul Diver purchased the property...more
FF Senator says Treaty won't be passed unless people are told debt burden will be eased
02 Mar 2012
Leitrim Fianna Fail Senator, Paschal Mooney, says the Fiscal Stability Treaty won't be passed unless the people of the country are given some hope by the Governmen...more
Schools across the region to benefit from funding to replace school prefabs
02 Mar 2012
Schools across Sligo and Leitrim are to benefit from an allocation of 35 million euro in funding to replace prefabs with permanent class rooms. Five sch...more
Davoren a doubt for Rovers
01 Mar 2012
Iarfhlaith Davoren is a major doubt for Sligo Rovers for tomorrow’s Airtricity League opener against Shelbourne. The defender has a ham...more
FAI Kick Start coaching course in Leitrim
01 Mar 2012
The FAI and Leitrim County Council are running a Kick Start 1 Soccer Coaching Course for coaches, teachers and parents. The course is designed to assist par...more
Schools Ladies Football March 2-3
01 Mar 2012
Friday 2nd March 2012 Tesco All Ireland Senior ‘C’ Championship Semi Finals Loreto, Balbriggan Dublin v St. Augus...more
St Mary's claim handball victory
01 Mar 2012
St. Mary’s overcame the strong challenge from Castleconnor A by 80-71 to become Sligo Handball 40 x 20 league champions for 2012, writes Michael McGee. St....more
50 jobs secured in South Donegal with the sale of the Sandhouse Hotel
01 Mar 2012
Fifty full and-part time jobs have been secured in South Donegal today with the sale of the famous Sandhouse Hotel in Rossnowlagh. The former Manager of the hotel ...more
MEP Higgins criticises HSE for employing retired staff
01 Mar 2012
The HSE policy of re-employing retired staff on short term contracts has been criticised by FG North West MEP Jim Higgins. Mr Higgins says it's grossly unfair ...more
High Court finds that accountant deceived brothers over site purchase
01 Mar 2012
The High Court has heard an accountant claims former EU Commissioner Ray MacSharry and six others should be liable for some of the €2.4m losses suffered by three ...more
Leitrim cottage priced at €7,500 at auction
01 Mar 2012
A county Leitrim cottage with a maximum reserve price of €7,500 is among the properties on sale at the Allsop Space auction in Dublin. More than 600 people h...more
Meeting against household charge in Collooney tonight
01 Mar 2012
The Campaign against Household and Water Taxes in the north west is gathering momentum with a series of public meeting being planned for the coming weeks. A me...more
Sligo Irish Rail employees to take part in fitness programme
01 Mar 2012
Employees from Irish rail in Sligo are to take part in a new health and fitness programme in a bid to lower absenteeism and improve productivity. Over 8000 employe...more
€576,000 for housing for the elderly in Leitrim
01 Mar 2012
Over 576 thousand euro has been allocated to improve homes of older people and people with a disability in county Leitrim. Minister for Housing and Planning Jan O...more
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club February 28
01 Mar 2012
~ FOOTBALL ~ Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh hosts a particularly juicy double header this Sunday. The first is the under 16s league clash with Four Masters, ...more
Erne Gaels GAA Club February 28
01 Mar 2012
Lotto Results for 27th February 2012 Numbers Drawn: 11,13, 20, 21 NO JACKPOT WINNER 3 Lucky Dip Winners we...more
Castleconnor GAA Club February 28
01 Mar 2012
Lotto Casteconnor GAA Lotto is now worth €15750 after the on Saturday night in Muddy Burns bar. Details on website or will be available later in the week. T...more
Schools Soccer February 28
01 Mar 2012
UMBRO FAI Schools Senior Girls Connacht Cup Final Ursuline College, Sligo 3-1 St. Mary’s SS, Convent of Mercy, Ballina IT Sligo Tuesday, F...more
Handball March 4
01 Mar 2012
Connacht v Ulster: Singles Semi Finals Weekend 1 Sunday 4th March, in Ballaghaderreen, 1pm Minor Singles Leitrim (Donal Wrynn) v Mona...more
Drugs & alcohol awareness public information meeting in Bundoran tonight
01 Mar 2012
A drugs and alcohol awareness public information evening will take place in Bundoran tonight The event is aimed at increasing awareness of drugs and alc...more
Leitrim records largest fall in land prices in the North West region in 2011
01 Mar 2012
The largest fall in land prices last year in the North West region is in County Leitrim. Figures released from the 2011 Agricultural Land Report show the average p...more
GAA National Fixtures March 3-4
01 Mar 2012
03.03.2012 (Sat) Allianz Football League Roinn 1 Round 3 Morgan Athletic 7.00pm Ard Mhacha v Maigh Eo Grounds Referee: Maurice Deegan (Laois) ...more
IT Sligo and ABI host concussion seminar
01 Mar 2012
IT Sligo has teamed up with Acquired Brain Injury Ireland (ABI) and several local sporting organisations in a bid to educate students, coaches, and medical ...more
Goals galore in Wednesday's Sligo Rovers Astro League action
01 Mar 2012
Division One P.S.O. 0, G.S.S. 5 Kevin Donegan with a hat-trick for the G.S.S. while Dermot O'Conn...more
Donegal Sportshall finals take place in Letterkenny
01 Mar 2012
Primary Schools SHA finals were held in the Aura Letterkenny on Wednesday. Well done to all 288 young athletes from 13 schools in 4 competitions that co...more
Public meeting against household tax to be held in Sligo
01 Mar 2012
A public meeting on the issue of the Household Tax and the Septic Tank Registration Charge will take place in Sligo this evening. The event is one of a series of ...more
70 HSE staff retire from the Sligo Leitrim area
01 Mar 2012
Over 70 HSE staff will have retired from the Sligo/Leitrim region over the past two months by the end of today. The staff have left under the Health Services Execu...more
FG & Lab engaged in ‘populist politics’ & lied to the electorate over cancer services -FF Senator
01 Mar 2012
A Donegal FF Senator says it is not hypocritical of his party to call on the Minister for Health to address the Seanad to explain what the situation is regarding to th...more
Leitrim IFA Chair receives firm commitment Teagasc Manorhamilton office will not close
01 Mar 2012
The Chairman of the Irish Farmers Association in County Leitrim says he has received a firm commitment from the Director of Teagasc that the Manorhamilton office will ...more
15 nursing staff from Sligo General Hospital will retire today
01 Mar 2012
Over 1,100 staff will retire from the HSE West region today. The staff will retire under the Health Services Executive's retirement scheme before ch...more
