Two rescued off Bundoran Main Beach by RNLI
Bundoran RNLI rescued two people off Bundoran Main Beach yesterday. The alarm was raised just before 8pm yesterday evening by the Malin Head Coast Guard, and the The Irish Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 118 from Sligo and Killybegs Coast Guard were also tasked. It was initially thought the people in…
Leitrim councillor warns that many students are deferring taking up college places due to costs
A Leitrim councillor has called for as many third level students as possible to be included in measures to ease the cost of living crisis on those and their families that are returning to third level education this autumn. It’s being reported today that the government will consider getting…
Tributes paid to the late John Mullaney Snr
Tributes are being paid to the late John Mullaney Snr. The prominent Sligo businessman passed away peacefully yesterday. Mr Mullaney was instrumental in a number of local initiatives through the decades. His funeral takes place on Thursday. Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Cllr Gerard Mullaney described…
Sligo’s Niall Burns third in Ulster Rally
Sligo navigator Niall Burns and Tyrone driver Jonny Greer finished third in the 2023 Ulster Rally in wet and windy conditions on Saturday. Greer collected a couple of stage victories on the final day to ensure a podium finish for the duo and a strong finish in the final event…
Injured hiker airlifted off Errigal Mountain
A hiker was airlifted off Errigal Mountain over the weekend after suffering a lower leg injury. The call out was issued yesterday morning after the person sustained the injury at the summit. The crew from Donegal Mountain Rescue and paramedics were already on the mountain taking part in…
Major works to commence in Collooney this morning
Work will begin on a number of infrastructure projects in the Collooney area this morning. Local contractor, Donlon Civil and Building Services has been awarded the contracts. The works include the provision of pedestrian crossings and footpaths along the R290 Collooney to Carrignagat road. Funding allocated will…
Ways to conserve water – Ours to Protect
This week’s Ours to Protect looks at ways to conserve water and the local authority initiatives in place – presented by Aisling Heraughty