Colin Feehily to leave role as Sligo Rovers CEO
Sligo Rovers have confirmed this afternoon that CEO Colin Feehily is to leave the club. In a statement this afternoon, Rovers have said that Feehily will be pursuing other opportunities away from the club in the coming weeks, and thanked him for his efforts. Feehily was appointed CEO of the…
Donegal man among contestants for FBD Young Farmer of the Year
A Donegal man is among the nominees for the 2023 FBD Young Farmer of the Year. Sheep farmer, Dwayne Shiels a native of Letterkenny is one of six contestants for the 2023 title. Mr. Shiels is the current Chairperson of the Milford Sheep Breeders Society. The final six contestants will…
Mullaney’s Supervalu acquired by Kavanagh Group
It has been confirmed that Mullaney’s Supervalu in Grange has been acquired by Kavanagh Group. The store, which opened its doors in 2008, employs 50 full-time and part-time staff. The current staff will remain in place as part of the acquisition. The store supports a host of local clubs and…
New contract signed for Irish Coast Guard Search & Rescue Service
The Department of Transport has signed a contract with Bristow Ireland Limited to provide for the next Irish Coast Guard Service and Rescue Aviation Service. The new contract will last for ten years. Bristow Ireland Limited is set to provide a range of essential state services under the…
Motorists in Sligo advised to expect delays
Motorists in Sligo are being advised to expect delays due to works on the Ballydoogan Road from the roundabout at Murray’s Shop as far St. Mary’s GAA Club grounds. The works are expected to take place from Wednesday, August 23rd until Friday, August 25th inclusive. Local road closures and temporary…
Seamus Maguire appointed as Ireland Team Manager ahead of Coupe de la Jeunesse
Donegal’s Seamus Maguire, of Donegal Bay Rowing Club, has been appointed as Team Manager by Rowing Ireland for the Coupe de la Jeunesse in Italy in a few weeks. He will be managing a team of Junior Irish athletes competing against the best in Europe in the Beach Sprints category.…
367 children on CAMHS waiting list in CHO1
367 children are currently on a waiting list for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in the CHO1 area, which includes counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. In figures published by the Irish Independent, over 4,300 young people are on CAMHS waiting lists nationally. Cathaoirleach of the Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District Thomas…