45th Ballyshannon Folk & Traditional Music Festival official launch today
The 45th Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival is being officially launched today. Supported by ESB, the launch is taking place at the Cathaleen’s Fall power station this afternoon where a series of musicians who will be taking part in the event will be in attendance. It’s getting…
47 people waiting for a bed in North West
There were 47 people waiting for a bed in the North West this morning. 22 people were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 25 were waiting at Letterkenny. Nationally, there were 478 people waiting at hospitals across the country today with Limerick returning the highest figure…
Missing mother & child from Derry may be in Republic of Ireland
A missing mother and child from Derry may be in the Republic of Ireland. Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of Jacqueline Friars (39) and her five year old daughter Scarlet. The pair were last seen at around 2.30pm yesterday (Sunday 24 July) in the Shantallow…
Motorists urged to be on alert for flooded roads in North West
Motorists are being urged to take care this morning as some roads may be flooded again this morning. It’s after a status yellow thunderstorm warning for seven counties came to an end last night. Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Meath were affected by heavy rainfall. …
Bathing prohibition notice lifted at Mullaghmore Beach
The Bathing prohibition notice imposed at Mullaghmore Beach on Thursday last has been removed. It’s after a microbiological analysis on the sample taken over the weekend at Mullaghmore beach was compliant with Bathing Water Regulations. Sligo County Council acknowledges the cooperation of the general public while the Prohibition…
Two walkers located safely after failing to return to pick up point in Donegal
Two walkers have been located safely after failing to return to a pick up point in west Donegal. The incident happened on Tuesday last, with Donegal Mountain Rescue tasked by Gardai to respond to the pair who were overdue on their return from the hills. They had set…
The Rovers Review 24/07/2022
Austin O’Callaghan and Ronan Flanagan reflect on another memorable victory for Sligo Rovers in the Europa Conference League. We hear from supporters, manager John Russell and defender Shane Blaney following last Thursday’s 1-0 victory.