Wins for St Mary’s, Mohill & Leitrim Gaels on opening championship weekend
Defending county champions St Mary’s, Mohill and Leitrim Gaels were among the winners on the opening weekend of the Connacht Gold senior club football championship in Leitrim. Saturday’s round 1 games saw also saw Glencar/Manorhamilton earn a draw away to Aughawillan. Holders St Mary’s eased to a 1-13 to 0-5…
Donegal clinch All-Ireland LGFA minor title
Donegal captured the ZucCar All-Ireland minor ‘C’ football championship title on Saturday with a memorable 1-14 to 1-9 victory over Waterford in Kinnegad. It’s just county’s second All-Ireland minor title, having previously won the ‘A’ championship in 2009. A late goal from Abbie McGranaghan sealed victory for Donegal, who had…
Sligo lose enthralling minor final to Kerry
There was bitter disappointment for Sligo in Saturday’s ZuCar All-Ireland minor ‘B’ football final as Kerry edged to victory in Nenagh on a final scoreline of 2-6 to 1-6. More to follow… ZuCar All-Ireland minor ‘B’ football final result Kerry 2-6 Sligo 1-6
Naomh Columba beaten by Glenswilly in Div 2 final
Glenswilly’s dominance of the Marley Coaches League Division 2 in Donegal this season was rewarded with the league title on Saturday afternoon at Davy Brennan Memorial Park as they beat Naomh Columba by 1-14 to 0-9. Glenswilly were full value for their win – but the consolation for their opponents…
Ukraine Independence Day celebration to take place
A celebration for Ukraine’s Independence Day will be taking place in Carrick-on-Shannon on August 19th. The event is being organised by Leitrim County Council’s Healthy Leitrim Programme, the Leitrim Development Company’s SICAP Programme, the Leitrim Volunteer Centre, and the Leitrim International Community Group. The Ambassador to Ireland from Ukraine, Gerasko…
Rescue 118 assist in multi-agency operation
Sligo-based Rescue 118 assisted in a rescue operation on Friday afternoon. The team were called out to Mweelrea after a casualy was reported. They were joined by Mayo Mountain Rescue. Using a winchman, the casualty was treated using the adult rescue valise and a hi-line before being airlifted to Mayo…
Irish Coast Guard issue Bank Holiday appeal
The Irish Coast Guard is alerting the public on the potential hazards of taking to water over the weekend. Met Eireann has issued a warning for small marine crafts on the west coast due to strong winds with a force of six or greater. Anyone planning coastal or water-based activities…