Man due in court over Roscommon drugs seizure
A man is due in court this morning, charged in connection with a drugs and cash seizure in Roscommon. The man whos in his 40s is expected to appear before a sitting of Castlerea District Court at 10:30am. A second man arrested as part of the investigation has…
Fianna Fáil delegates select Edel Mac Sharry to contest local elections
The Sitting Fianna Fáil councillor, Dónal Gilroy has failed in his bid to be selected as a party candidate for the upcoming local elections in the Sligo-Drumcliffe MD. Edel MacSharry was selected by local party members at last night’s convention and will be put forward on the Fianna…
Local TD unhappy with constraints placed on home help services
The constraints surrounding the Home Help service in Sligo and Leitrim has been branded ridiculous. It’s emerged that local one man in his 90s was told ‘if you can’t light a fire then too bad’ because the person providing home help wasn’t allowed to go beyond their designated time…
Ours to Protect – The Power of Autumn Leaves
This week’s Ours to Protect with Aisling Heraughty takes a walk through our woods and the fabulous autumn leaves, and discovers the powers that lie within
MacManus calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
MEP and Sligo native Chris MacManus has called for an immediate ceasefire and for a proper negotiation process to get underway to try and resolve the conflict in the Middle East. He has also expressed his regret about today’s missed opportunity in the European Parliament to help bring about…
Emergency services at scene of crash on outskirts of Sligo
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash on the outskirts of Sligo. The collision happened on the Ballisodare Road Sligo on the N59. The road is currently closed and there are no further details at this stage.
Traffic lights back working on Inner Relief Road in Sligo
The Traffic lights are back working at Junction S9 on the Inner Relief Road in Sligo town. However, the pedestrian crossing remains out of order. Pedestrians are advised to cross at an alternative section of the Inner Relief Road.