MEP says Garda uniform policy needs review after tattooed trainees dismissed
Discussing whether or not Gardai should be allowed have tattoos is a waste of time and more important issues need to be addressed. That’s according to MEP Maria Walsh, who’s been reacting to the new that three Garda trainees were asked to leave training college for having tattoos
Matthew Earley to captain Sligo rugby team
Matthew Earley has been named as the Sligo senior men’s rugby team for the new season. Earley, who’s a native of Leitrim village, made his 50th appearance for the club last season. A past-pupil of Sligo Grammar School, he was previously vice-captain of the team – but will now lead…
Donegal set to be a stand-alone Garda division
Donegal will now be a stand alone Garda division. The decision was made after a review requested by the Garda Commissioner and as a result, the Garda Senior Leadership Team has decided to re-configure the composition of certain three-county Divisions under the Garda Operating Model. This now means Donegal will…
No reason to delay new Garda station for Sligo
There is no further reason not to proceed with a new state of the art Garda facility in Sligo. That’s according to Councillor Marie Casserly, after it was announced that Donegal will no longer be amalgamated with the Sligo/Leitrim Garda division. Under the previous regime, it was planned that a…
Mike Solan departs Leitrim role
Leitrim senior football manager Andy Moran has confirmed that his assistant manager Mike Solan has stepped away from his role because of work commitments. Solan, who previously managed Mayo to an All-Ireland under-21 title in 2016, came on board with Moran when he was appointed to the Leitrim job in…
Number waiting at north west hospitals remains high
There were 65 people on trolleys in the north west’s two main hospitals this morning. Letterkenny University Hospital had 34 people waiting for a bed this morning, making it the fourth most overcrowded facility in the country. The remaining 31 people waiting were in Sligo University Hospital. University Hospital Limerick…
Almost 19,000 Donegal children to receive free school books
Almost 19,000 children in Donegal will receive free school books ahead of the upcoming school year. The scheme includes schoolbooks, workbooks and copybooks, and is part of an initiative launched by Minister for Education, Norma Foley. It will come into effect from September. The scheme will help support families financially,…