Andrew McGinley calls for inquest into his children’s death to be widened
The father of three children who were killed by their mother in 2020 has called for the inquest into their deaths to be widened. Donegal man Andrew McGinley has long wanted an inquiry into the care of his ex-wife Deirdre Morley. 9-year-old Conor McGinley, his seven-year-old brother Darragh…
Medals galore for Sligo’s Noel Coen at Special Olympics
Sligo’s Noel Coen returns home from the Special Olympics World Games with multiple medals for Team Ireland. Noel won gold and silver medals for Ireland in Equestrian during a highly successful World Games in Berlin last week. Team Ireland arrived home to a hero’s welcome at Dublin Airport on Monday…
Leitrim face trip to Wexford in All-Ireland LGFA quarter-final
Leitrim have been drawn away to Wexford in the quarter-finals of the TG4 All-Ireland intermediate football championship. The draw was made on Monday and will see Jonny Garrity’s side travel to the south east on Sunday, July 9th. Wexford, as winners of Group 3, get home advantage in the last…
House in Killybegs area sealed off as part of major ongoing operation
A house in the Killybegs area has been sealed off as part of a major ongoing operation this afternoon. A multiagency search is also continuing, with Gardai said to be focusing on the Teelin area. Gardai, the Rescue 118 helicopter and other emergency services are all involved in…
New Cathaoirleach of Ballinamore Municipal District elected
Fianna Fáil Councillor Paddy O’Rourke has been elected Cathaoirleach of the Ballinamore Municipal District. Councillor O’Rourke, who served as Leas Cathaoirleach of the District for the past year will now take over the role from Councillor Enda McGloin. Cllr O’Rourke was elected as Cathaoirleach at this morning’s meeting of the…
Man arrested for drug offences in Enniskillen area
A man has been arrested for a number of drug offences in the Enniskillen area. Police were carrying out routine patrols in the town on Saturday evening when they happened upon the man acting suspiciously. Following a search under Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act he was arrested…
Price of three-bed semi in Sligo & Leitrim increases – REA
Sligo house prices have risen by 3.8% in the last three months. That’s according to the latest survey by Real Estate Alliance. The price of the average three-bed semi in County Sligo has risen to €205,000, up 3.8% from €197,500 in the last three months. Agents in…