HSE under fire for hoarding buildings & land in Manorhamilton
The HSE has come under fire for hoarding buildings and land in Manorhamilton at a time of an ongoing housing crisis. The Manse in Manorhamilton, which sits on extensive grounds was bought by the HSE in 2000 for what was a record price for the town of €300,000. …
GRA President disagrees with Justice Minster on sufficient garda cover during overtime strike
The President of the GRA has expressed concern over whether there will be adequate garda cover across the country today with rank and file members withdrawing overtime as their protest against a pre-Covid roster escalates. The Garda Representative Association remains locked in a dispute with Commissioner Drew Harris…
Sligo Councillor expresses concern over county development plan
Concern has been expressed with aspects of the proposed County Sligo Development Plan. The 1000-page draft document details the plans and objectives by Sligo County Council from 2024 – 2030. Yesterday evening, Cllrs gave the green light for the draft plan to go to the next stage. …
Sligo GRA official urges Minister McEntee to intervene in dispute with commissioner
The interim deputy secretary general of the GRA, the decision by their members not to engage in voluntary overtime time today and on every Tuesday for the Month of October is aimed to highlight the current frustration its members are experiencing with the Garda commissioner Drew Harris. The Garda…
Funeral details announced for the late Tom Niland
The funeral details have been announced for the late Tom Niland. Mr Niland had been left in a serious condition in hospital following an aggravated burglary at his home in Co Sligo early last year. He passed away at Sligo University Hospital on Saturday morning. His remains will repose at…
All-Stars regroup after opening Superleague defeat
EJ Sligo All-Stars opening Insuremyvan.ie Superleague game in Dublin at the weekend ended in a 89-78 loss to Griffith College Éanna. New American recruit John Williams top-scored for the All-Stars with 31 points but Eanna, who led at the end of each of the four quarters, were 11 points winners.…
Motorist arrested following drug seizure in Donegal
A motorist was arrested and a package containing suspected cannabis was seized following a pursuit in Donegal. Gardaí from Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit attempted to stop a vehicle on Sunday, however it failed to stop. As the vehicle continued its course, the driver discarded a package from a window. The…