Investigation continuing into report of shots fired in Sligo
An investigation is continuing into a report of shots being fired in Sligo yesterday. The alarm was raised at around 5pm in the Garavogue Villas area of the town and Gardai attended the scene. However following enquiries, Gardai established that no shots had been fired. No offences…
Government ‘out of touch’ as Sinn Fein call for mortgage interest relief
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD has accused Fine Gael and Fianna Fail of being out of touch with ordinary people. The comments were made as the party called for the introduction of a mortgage interest relief. Last evening and on the first day back in session following the…
GRA President says Members needs must be taken into consideration by Garda Commissioner
The Donegal based President of the GRA says striking a balance between members needs and service needs will need to be established in talks later. The Garda Representative Association is due to meet with the Garda Commissioner today. Currently, Drew Harris intends on reverting to the pre-COVID roster in…
Sligo Leitrim TD tells his story after being caught up in ‘Sinister Protest’
A Sligo Leitrim TD is warning that Politicians will have to review their security arrangements after yesterday’s events outside of Leinster House. Deputy Frank Feighan was one of number of TD’s caught up in yesterday’s violent scenes. 11 people who were arrested are due to appear in court…
Ex-Couple jailed over the killing of Pat Ward
A man and a woman have been jailed for their roles in the death of a Sligo father-of-four in Co Tyrone more than four years ago. Niall Cox who also comes from Sligo and Karen Marie McDonald were sentenced yesterday at Dungannon Crown Court. Mr Cox was previously…
Manorhamilton buisnessman named Leitrim’s Entrepeneur of the Year
A Manorhamilton man has been named as Leitrim’s Entrepeneur of the Year. Ronan Haslette is the Managing Director of Merenda Ltd and ManorHUB, and was chosen as Entrepeneur of the Year by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. ManorHUB was established in 2014, which is an executive workspace for the community of…
Founder of Religious Order in visit to Sligo
The founder of religious order, The Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Mother Adela Galindo, is visiting Ireland at the moment, and has been giving talks in Sligo in recent days. She’s been explaining what her Order is all about and the inspiration which led her to…