Man wanted in Republic arrested in Northern Ireland
Police in Northern Ireland has arrested a 38-year-old man who is wanted in the Republic of Ireland. He was due to stand trial for an assault committed in the County Cavan area back in 2019. The man was detained by virtue of an international warrant by officers from the International…
Public Bodies condemn damage to Carrowkeel monument
The local Authority in Sligo, the National Monument Service and the Office of Public Works has released a statement condemning the acts of damage caused to the Neolithic monument at Carrowkeel. In a statement to Ocean FM news Sligo County Council has said that it is aware of the damage…
Bigger Garda presence needed to enforce new bank holiday legislation
A Sligo councillor says unless sufficient numbers of Gardai are allocated to road policing units proposed changes to laws for bank holidays are a waste of time. Motorists found guilty of traffic offences at bank holiday weekends will face higher penalty points under proposed legislation aimed at improving road safety.…
Leitrim nursing home found compliant with HIQA regulations
A Leitrim residential centre for older people has been found to be compliant when it comes to a number of regulations by the health watchdog. Arus Breffni, located in Manorhamilton was one of 50 designated centres inspected in April of this year, the details of which have been published…
Sligo showjumper Richard Howley enjoys big win in Oslo
Sligo’s Richard Howley made a winning start to showjumping’s e Longines FEI World Cup Jumping season on Sunday with an impressive victory in the opening leg of the 2023/2024 Western European League at Oslo. In a 17-horse jump-off, Howley – who’s from Enniscrone – guided the 12-year-old gelding Consulent de…
New patient & family garden opens at North West Hospice
A new patient and family garden has opened at the North West Hospice in Sligo. It will be a place for families and loved ones to spend precious time together whilst being able to enjoy some privacy and fresh air. The project was completed to the highest standard…
St Nathy’s complete six-in-a-row in Sligo
St Nathy’s women’s gaelic footballers continue to break new ground in Sligo club football – after Saturday’s Connacht Gold senior football final success over Drumcliffe/Rosses Point at Markievicz Park. Their 1-12 to 0-7 victory secured a sixth consecutive senior title. Team captain and goalkeeper Noelle Gormley received two trophies on…