Investigation continuing into Ballyshannon collision
An investigation is continuing into a collision in Ballyshannon. The crash, involving a vehicle and a bicycle happened on the Lower Main Street area of the town on Tuesday June 6th at around 1.20pm. The cyclist sustained some non-life threatening injuries and had to receive medical attention while…
Local farmer says he tried raising the issue of agricultural crime – nobody listened
A local farmer that served on the joint policing committee and was a member of community alert schemes has claimed that when he attempted to raise the issue of thefts on farms in the past he was shot down and not listened to by the relevant authorities. Laurnece McManus…
Status yellow thunderstorm & rain warning issued
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow thunderstorm & rain warning for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. It’s valid from 12 noon to 9pm, today Tuesday 13th June. Localised slow-moving showers with heavy downpours, thunderstorms and the chance of hail are expected. The forecaster is also warning that it…
Appeal after yet another giant ice-cream stolen from outside Donegal shop
Gardai are on the hunt for some cold hearted thieves after yet another large plastic ice-cream cone was stolen from a business premises in Donegal. The latest theft happened from outside Pizza Macs in Bundoran in the early hours of ‘Sundae’ morning June 4th. Three similar cones were…
Pesticide detected in South Leitrim public drinking water supply
An exceedance for the pesticide MCPA has been detected in the public drinking water supply in Mohill. MCPA is an active substance present in many commonly used herbicide products used to control the growth of rushes and docks. The exceedance was detected as part of Uisce Éireann’s public water supply…
Reception for Sligo U20s cancelled
The reception for the Sligo U20 gaelic footballers has been cancelled. The reception, due to be hosted this Friday by Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Councillor Michael Clarke, has been called off due to the team having other commitments. 2023 was an outstanding year for Sligo’s U20s, as they won…
Reservations over impact of HSE recruitment campaign on North West
Some reservations have been expressed over how well a new campaign will work in tackling the shortfall of doctors in the North West. It comes as the HSE has launched a national and international recruitment campaign this week to recruit consultants for the health service, urging many healthcare workers…