Sligo Leitrim TD calls for North West Projects to be included in upcoming Strategic Rail Review
A Sligo Leitirm TD says there are number of vital projects in the north west that must be included in the upcoming Strategic Rail Review’ which will be published by the end of the month. Deputy Martin Kenny was speaking ahead of the first ever ‘All-Island Strategic Rail Review’…
Sligo Rally victims named
The two competitors who died after a crash during the Sligo Stages rally have been named as Daire Maguire from County Fermanagh and Gene McDonald from County Cavan. It’s understood both were experienced competitors with over 15 and 20 years of rallying accumulated over the years. The men…
Motorsport Ireland spokesperson says Motorsport community are shocked by Sligo Rally deaths
A Motorsport Ireland spokesperson has paid tribute to the two competitors that died following an accident in the 2023 Sligo Stages Rally. Art McCarrick says the events of yesterday have stunned the motorsport community in Ireland. He has extended his sympathy to the families and friends of the…
Updated: Sligo County Council Cathaoirleach says the County is in shock after rally deaths
Gardaí and Motor Sport Ireland are continuing with separate investigations are underway into the deaths of two men following a collision during the 2023 Sligo Stages Rally in Co Sligo yesterday afternoon. Both men in their 30s and 40s were killed while taking part in the rally yesterday.…
Tributes being paid to Ciaran Keating
Condolences are being sent to Ronan Keating’s family following the death of his older brother Ciaran in a road crash over the weekend. Mr. Keating who lived in Westport in Mayo was driving with his wife to Sligo to watch their son play a football game for Cork City…
Two competitors suffer fatal injuries in Sligo Rally
Two competitors have died while competing in today’s Sligo Rally. They were fatally injured while competing in the sixth stage. Motorsport Ireland has extended its sympathies to the families and friends of the two competitors and they have confirmed they have begun a full investigation with the…
Sligo Stages Rally halted following incident
Gardaí are investigating all circumstances following a serious road traffic collision that occurred earlier this afternoon at the Sligo Stages Rally. As a result of this collision, the organisers have halted the event. In a brief statement, Connacht motor club have said that an incident did occur and updates will…