Emergency services at scene of collision near Sligo
Emergency services are at the scene of a collision on the dual carriageway out of Sligo. The crash happened just after the turnoff for Strandhill at around 3pm this afternoon. Gardai have confirmed that the right lane is closed to traffic. Motorists are being advised to approach…
Sligo Rovers announce signing of Pedro Martelo
Sligo Rovers can confirm the signing of Portuguese striker Pedro Martelo on a deal until the end of the 2023 season with the club having option of extending for the 2024 season. The 23-year-old striker scored in the friendly victory over Celtic B on Tuesday night as a trialist. Martelo…
Armed gardaí on alert for potential feud on Croagh Patrick
It’s being reported today that a special policing plan is to be put in place at Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo later this month amid fears of feuding families engaging in violent clashes at the pilgrimage site. The Irish independent is reporting that gardaí are closely monitoring the situation…
All-Island Strategic Rail Review to be published by end of the month
The first ever ‘All-Island Strategic Rail Review’ will be published by the end of the month. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan says he expects to bring a memo to Cabinet on the matter in two weeks time. It’ll outline the recommended and assessed rail-lines which could be re-opened in…
Traffic sign back in place after being dumped in bin in Sligo
A loading bay traffic sign and pole in Castle Street in Sligo ended up in a bin this week, after mysteriously being uprooted from its location. It’s now back in place – Sligo Tidy Towns spokesperson, Finbarr Filan reacts
Walkability study gets underway at Sheil Hospital
A walkability study is getting underway on the grounds of the Sheil Hospital in Ballyshannon. The 80 bed facility is nearing completion and this audit is to ensure that users will be accommodated. Local Fine Gael Cllr Barry Sweeney says it’s a good initiative for the hospital but…
Sligo University Hospital has second highest number of people waiting on trollies in the County
Sligo University Hospital is the second most overcrowded Hospital in the Country today. There are 38 people waiting for a bed at the hospital. 24 people are currently waiting in the Emergency Department in Sligo. The numbers remain low in Letterkenny University Hospital there are two people waiting…