Appeal over theft in Fermanagh
Police in Fermanagh are appealing for information in relation to theft of a Green John Deere 6620 bonnet, two Red Honda Petrol generators, a larger Honda generator on wheels, JCB brackets and a battery powered fuel pump. The theft happened in the vicinity of Nutfield Road, Brookeborough on Monday, July…
Missing Roscommon infant found safe and well
A 9-month-old baby girl who was missing from her home in Roscommon has been located. Sinita Ward McDonagh had been reported missing from Castlerea since Monday. Gardaí say the infant was located today and is safe and well.
Cattle grid to be installed at Luke’s Bridge
A Sligo Councillor has confirmed that a cattle grid will be put in place in Luke’s Bridge at the foot of Benbulben. There have previously been calls for sheep grids to be installed on roads in upland and mountain areas. The grids are essentially bars in the road, which prevent…
Jim Sheridan – Finn Harps hero and Garda chief
This week’s Friday Focus guest is Jim Sheridan. Jim captained the only Finn Harps team to ever win the FAI Cup in 1974, while his long Garda career culminated in his appointment as Chief Superintendent in the Sligo-Leitrim district
Tackling their addictions and helping others – Sligo lads tell their stories
Romano O’Kane and Dean Reddy of Sligo are both recovering addicts, they had drug and alcohol addictions for several years. But through intervention and support, they’ve overcome their problems, and have set about helping others with their new podcast
Gene McDonald ‘loved his family and his work’, funeral hears
Gene McDonald has been remembered as a gentleman at his funeral mass this afternoon. He and co-driver Daire Maguire were killed when their rally car crashed near Ballymote on Sunday afternoon during the Sligo Stages Rally. Mr. Maguire’s funeral took place on Thursday. Two separate investigations into the crash are…
Call for law change after HSE settle case involving woman who died from brain injury
The legal representative of the family who have settled a High Court action against the HSE for a woman’s hospital care has called for a change to the law to prevent lengthy legal battles. 44 year old Amanda Davey Murphy, who has since died, had sued the HSE over her…