Sligo RNLI respond to call-out
The Sligo Bay-based RNLI lifeboat responded to a call-out last night. After being tasked by the coast guard at 8.58pm, the RNLI discovered a small fishing boat with three people onboard, not in difficulty and all wearing lifejackets making their way to shore. The fishing boat made its own way…
Number of drivers in Donegal caught speeding
A number of drivers have been caught exceeding the speeding limit in Donegal. On Friday, while carrying out early morning checks, Gardaí from the Letterkenny detected a driver travelling at a speed of 160KPH in a 100 KPH zone. The driver was arrested and was charged to appear in court.…
Refurbishment takes place at local employment service
A local employment service have recently refurbished their offices in Sligo in order to further cater for clients with disabilities. EmployAbility NorthWest help people with disabilities, impairments, ill mental health and other health conditions secure work in the current market. Among the new addditions to the offices are more disabled…
Volunteer play service to return to Sligo University Hospital
Children in Hospital Ireland have announced that they will be restarting their volunteer play service in Sligo University Hospital. It’s the first time the service will be back in the hospital following the pandemic, and CIH are hoping to have it up and running in the autumn. More…
Glencar/Manor lose but still reach Leitrim quarter-finals
Glencar/Manorhamilton suffered a 2-9 to 1-9 loss to Leitrim Gaels in their concluding round-robin game but still managed to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Leitrim Connacht Gold senior football championship, thanks to favourable results elsewhere. Dromahair’s 0-9 to 0-6 win over Aughnasheelin was the key one – as it…
Our use of plastic bottles- Ours to Protect
This week’s Ours to Protect, with Aisling Heraughty, looks at our overuse of plastic bottles, and gives details of the new National Deposit Return Scheme
Rovers in relegation trouble after 3-0 loss in Cork
Sligo Rovers relegation worries deepened on Friday night at Turners Cross as they suffered a 3-0 loss to Cork City in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Former Rovers player Ruairi Keating scored a hat-trick as Cork, who began the night second from bottom, closed to within three points of Rovers…