Sligo TD unhappy with lack of information on student accommodation
No decision has yet been made over who will be housed in two apartment complexes in Sligo. In June, it emerged that Benbulben and Milligan Court in the town which traditionally housed students were no longer to do so, with reports that they would be used as refugee accommodation…
Gardai appeal for information after a man dies in Roscommon collision
Gardai are appealing for information following the death of a man in his 40’s following a collision in Co. Roscommon yesterday afternoon Gardaí and emergency services attended the single vehicle collision, shortly before 3 on the N5 at near Strokestown. His body was removed to Roscommon University Hospital where a…
McSharry reaches World 200m semi-finals
Sligo’s Mona McSharry qualified for the semi-finals of the women’s 200 metres breaststroke at the World Swimming Championships in Japan following a top 16 finish in Thursday morning’s heats. McSharry, who narrowly missed out on a medal in the 100m breaststroke final on Tuesday, finished fifth in heat 3 of…
McDaid bids for Grand Final at European Surfing Championships
Sligo pro surfer Gearoid McDaid will contest the Repechage finals of the men’s Longboard event at the European Surfing Championships, also known as Eurosurf 2023, at Praia De Santa Cruz in Portugal. McDaid and his Ireland team-mate Tom Breen failed to qualify for the main final from their round 5…
Government urged to find a solution as firefighter strikes continue
Retained fire fighters across the North West are currently engaging in strike action again this afternoon. They’re resuming industrial action after voting to reject a Labour Court recommendation on pay and working hours, but will cover life-threatening emergencies. Speaking to Ocean FM News from the picket line, Independent TD Marc…
Appeal launched for missing Donegal teenager
An appeal has been made by Gardaí for information on the whereabouts of a teenager missing from Co. Donegal. Stephen Boyle, who is 14 years old, has been missing from his home in Manorcunningham since Sunday evening. He is described as approximately 5’ 6 in height, of medium build with…
Brave Donegal rape victim hopes others will speak out
A Donegal rape victim hopes her decision to waive her anonymity will help others speak out. 22 year old Karen Harkin’s father, 55 year old Michael Carter, was jailed for 10 and a half years yesterday for raping and sexually assaulting her over a four year period. The…