Donegal’s Jamie Meehan wins national cycling title
Donegal’s Jamie Meehan is celebrating a national cycling title after winning a sprint finish in the men’s under-23 race at the National Road Cycling Championships in Dungannon, County Tyrone. The Mountcharles native just edged Darren Rafferty on the line to claim gold in an exciting finish. Jamie Meehan reacts to…
Multi Agency operation ongoing in Slieve League area of Donegal
A multiagency operation is ongoing in the Slieve League area of Donegal. Gardai and the Rescue 118 helicopter are involved in the operation. It’s understood that there is currently no access to Slieve League this morning as a result. There are no further details at this stage.
Thousands to take part in mica case in Donegal
Defective Blocks Ireland is to file a formal complaint to the European Commission against the Irish State. The Litigation is being funded by Donegal businessman Adrian Sheridan, who has contributed more than €2m on an not-for-profit basis. It’s expected that the number of plaintiffs is likely to grow…
Over 60 waiting at North West hospitals
There were once again over 60 people waiting on trolleys at the North West’s two main hospitals this morning. There were 46 people waiting at Sligo University Hospital, making it the joint-second highest in the country today. The figure was lower at Letterkenny University Hospital, where 15 were waiting this…
Archaeological investigations get underway at housing site in Grange
Archaeological investigations are getting underway today at a site intended for housing in Grange. The site, owned by Sligo County Council, is set to house 15 dwellings with construction expected to be completed by 2026. The investigative work is expected to take 5-7 days to complete. Local…
Sligo shoots up rankings in IBAL summer litter survey
Sligo has shot up the rankings in the latest littler survey by IBAL. The latest nationwide survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter shows Sligo is “cleaner than European norms”, rising from 17th to 7th in the ranking of 40 towns and cities. In a statement, An…
Bree set to be elected the new Mayor of Sligo/ Strandhill MD
Independent Councillor Declan Bree is set to be elected the new Major of Sligo/ Strandhill Municipal District of Sligo County Council. Councillor Bree is due to take over the role from Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom Mac Sharry. The AGM is getting underway at City Hall on Quay Street…