‘A difficult situation for all involved’ – local TD gives update on operation at Slieve League
The ongoing Garda operation at Slieve League and surrounding area has been described as a ‘difficult situation for all involved’. A man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s are currently in Garda custody over an alleged assault which Gardai believe happened at Slieve League at some…
Two people arrested over alleged assault at Slieve League
Two people have been arrested over an alleged assault in the Slieve League / Killybegs area of Donegal. Gardai have launched an appeal for information. A major Garda operation is ongoing in the area with a house also sealed off in the Killybegs area yesterday. Gardai believe…
New festival & events manager appointed in Sligo
It’s been confirmed that a new festival and events manager has been appointed to Sligo County Council. They are set to take up post in the coming weeks while the tourism officer is also likely to be appointed shortly. It’s thought that the tourism sector contributes over €110…
New Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council rules out running in next General Election
The new Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has ruled out running in the next General election. Fine Gael Cllr. Martin Harley was elected as Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council yesterday. The Lifford Stranorlar based local representative ran in the last General Election in 2020 with speculation that he…
Five people brought to safety after nine hour operation in Donegal
Five people were brought to safety after a nine hour operation in Donegal yesterday. Volunteers from Lough Swilly RNLI were tasked to the scene yesterday at around 8.15am to come to the aid of a fishing vessel just off Malin Head. The boat had developed mechanical problems and…
Sligo’s Paddy Reape included in Irish Pony Showjumping Team for European Championships
Sligo’s Paddy Reape has been selected for Team Ireland’s Irish Pony Showjumping Team ahead of the upcoming European Championships. The tournament will take place in Le Mans, France, from the 26th to the 30th of July. Reape, who will be riding the horse, “Fernando” – owned by his father, Jonathan…
Donegal Mountain Rescue Team involved in weekend rescue operation
Details are emerging of a search and rescue involving the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team from over the weekend The Donegal Mountain Rescue team have confirmed that they were called by An Garda Síochána to Errigal Mountain on Saturday last. The assistance of the rescue team was required after…