Eastern Garavogue Bridge project set to ‘proceed as planned’
The Eastern Garavogue Bridge project is set to proceed as originally planned, despite Minister Eamon Ryan stating otherwise. On his controversial visit to Sligo, Minister Ryan stated that the project would be better served for pedestrians and cyclists only. However, as design consultants are currently being appointed, the…
Community of Ballisodare react to rail accident
The local community of Ballisodare have been expressing their shock after yesterday’s rail accident. Jessica McLoughlin from Sligo town died after being struck by the 3.05 Sligo to Dublin train near the village. Her niece, Rebecca McLoughlin who’s in her 20s and also from Sligo remains in Sligo…
The Final Whistle podcast 15/06/2023
It’s rally time in Donegal… Niall Burns, born in Sligo but living in Tir Chonaill, and in the field this weekend, shares his pace notes with us on the eve of three day international event. It began as a sideshow at carnivals in the 1960s, but next year, women’s gaelic…
Sligo Rovers players on international duty
Three Sligo Rovers players will be on international duty with their countries over the next week. The New Zealand duo of striker Max Mata (pictured) and defender Nando Pijnaker are both in the New Zealand squad for two upcoming friendly games against Sweden and Qatar. The Kiwis play Sweden on…
Survivor of Sligo train tragedy pays emotional tribute to her Aunt
The survivor of yesterday’s train tragedy in Sligo has paid an emotional tribute to her Aunt Jessica McLoughlin. The mother of four from Sligo town died after being struck by the 3.05 Sligo to Dublin train near Ballisodare. Her niece, Rebecca McLoughlin who’s in her 20s and also…
Three separate investigations underway into Sligo train tragedy
Three separate investigations are underway into yesterday’s Sligo train tragedy. The woman who died has been named locally as Jessica McLoughlin who was in her 40s and from Sligo town. The younger woman in her 20s who was seriously injured is understood to be related to the late…
New charity shop to open in Sligo tomorrow
A new charity shop is opening in Sligo tomorrow. The NCBI charity store has relocated to the Castel Street area of the town with the official opening getting underway at 10am tomorrow. Members of the Sligo team and wider NCBI Retail team will be joined by a local…