Sligo Rovers confirm John Russell staying on as manager
Sligo Rovers have confirmed that John Russell is staying on as manager next season. The club’s management committee issued a statement on Monday evening confirming the news. It read: “This has been a challenging and difficult season for all of our supporters and the wider club. “We have faith in…
Sligo Councillor wants action in relation to extension at Sligo University Hospital
There’s pressure on the Government, the Saolta Hospital Group and the HSE to fast track the planned extension to Sligo University Hospital. The 42 medical block has been in the pipeline for many years however, it’s thought that it’s moving too slow. Sligo County Council is to write…
GRA President says increasing numbers of resigning officers is no surprise
The President of the GRA says latest figures suggesting that the number of Gardaí resigning from the force is on the increase comes as no surprise to him. The latest figure claim that 135 members have quit so far this year. Last month alone, 13 Gardai resigned…
Shaun Paul Barrett is Donegal U20 manager
Shaun Paul Barrett has been confirmed as Donegal under-20 football manager. His appointment was confirmed at Monday night’s meeting of the Donegal County Board in Convoy. It’s his second stint in the job, having previously managed the under-20 team to an Ulster semi-final loss to Tyrone in 2020. Barrett is…
Ballinamore and the Don Tidey kidnapping 40 years on
It’s 40 years since the IRA kidnapping of Don Tidey and the dramatic conclusion of the siege at Derrada Wood in Ballinamore in Co Leitrim, which resulted in the shooting dead of a Garda recruit and an Army Private. Leitrim journalists, Ronan McGreevy and Tommy Conlon have published a new…
Areas in south west Donegal hit by water outage
Some areas in south west Donegal are currently without water this evening due to valve installation works. The notice includes premises in Bruckless, Benroe and surrounding areas. Crews are currently on scene carrying out the repair works which are expected to take place until 6pm this evening.
Calls for end of so-called “pink tax”
With ongoing concerns over price discrimination in relation to bathroom and beauty products, one Midlands- North West MEP is calling for the issue to be resolved. At present, women are charged a so-called “pink tax” because they pay more than men for equivalent products. Maria Walsh is among those in…