Calls for support for Leitrim Children’s Disability Network Team
A Leitrim councillor is calling on the HSE to provide a building for the Leitrim/West Cavan Children’s Disability Network Team. Councillor Brendan Barry says the team and its patients need a building with therapy rooms and office space to maximise the amount of time Therapists will have to help the…
Poor Sligo Rovers lose 2-0 at home to Dundalk
Sligo Rovers were soundly beaten by Dundalk 2-0 in Friday night’s SSE Airtricity Premier Division game at the Showgrounds. Goals from Daryl Horgan in the first half and Sam Durrant gave the visitors a comfortable three points. 📹 | Daryl Horgan finds the net to give Dundalk the lead! SLI…
Former Sligo Town Clerk John McNabola passes away
The death has taken place of John McNabola, the former Town Clerk of Sligo Corporation. John held the position of Town Clerk from 1983 until his retirement in 2009. He was a well-respected and popular local authority official, and known as a diligent worker, who always promoted the importance of…
New sponsor for Leitrim senior footballers
Leitrim senior gaelic footballers have a new sponsor. The Gallagher Group, a construction company based in Kent, England, and run by Aughnasheelin native Pat Gallagher, will be the new name on the front of the county jerseys for the next three years. The new deal succeeds Leitrim’s partnership with the…
Traffic management in place following accident in Sligo
Traffic management is in place following a road traffic accident at Coney Lane, just off the N59 at Corhownagh, Ballisodare, in Sligo. Traffic is currently down to one lane and a stop-go system is in place. It is unknown if there are any injuries, and no further information is available…
The Friday Panel, Jim Sheridan, Albert Higgins
This week’s Friday Panel discuss joining the Gardai at 50, road safety, weather warnings, the Gaza crisis, swearing on TV, Irish Rugby and Irish Soccer. Guests are former Garda Chief Superintendent Jim Sheridan and former councillor Albert Higgins
Large quantity of illegal fireworks seized in Sligo Town
Up to €20,000 worth of illegal fireworks have been seized in Sligo. The seizure was carried out yesterday, as part of Operation Tombola, at a residence in Sligo Town shortly after 6.30pm. A small quantity of suspected cocaine was also seized. Investigations are ongoing at Sligo Garda Station in relation…