Sligo Rovers lose 3-0 to St Pat’s
Sligo Rovers suffered their second defeat of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season on Easter Monday, as they lost 3-0 to St Patrick’s Athletic at Inchicore. Two first-half goals from Luke Turner – and a fine strike from teenager Mason Melia near the end secured the three points for…
Live golf: The West of Ireland 1/4 finals
PLAY HAS NOW ENDED FOR THE DAY – Monday, April 1st Golf’s Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Championship – The quarter-finals Co Sligo Golf Club Robbie Fitzpatrick, Kevin Flanagan & Shane Flanagan bring you live on-course commentary from the Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Championship at Co Sligo…
Leitrim had joint-lowest no shows for driving tests last year
It’s been revealed that Leitrim had the lowest amount of no-shows for driving tests in 2023. Along with Monaghan, only 40 people failed to turn up for their test across the entire county. Nationally, 6,441 people did not appear for their tests after booking them all over Ireland last year,…
Gardaí called to incident on train after Leitrim final
Gardaí were called following a disturbance on the 7.19pm train service from Dublin to Sligo on Saturday evening. It’s understood a large group were engaging in anti-social behaviour, pulling the emergency cord and stopping the train a number of times. Gardaí were eventually called to Edgeworthstown station, where after a…
West Sligo council estates “falling into disrepair”
The condition of some council estates in West Sligo has been challenged by one local councillor. Councillor Michael Clarke raised the issue of five estates, saying that the council’s obligation to the tenants is not being met. It’s understood that the houses in the estates are beginning to fall into…
Man arrested following incident of criminal damage in Ballybofey
Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage which occurred at a domestic residence in Ballybofey, on Sunday morning. A man (20s) who was arrested in relation to the incident has subsequently been charged. He is due to appear before Letterkenny District Court at a later date. Investigations are ongoing.
Funding requested for Cliff Bath House renovation
The renovation of the Cliff Bath House is considered a game-changer for the tourism of Enniscrone. As previously reported, after having planning permission approved by the Sligo County Council, an application was sent to the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund for €9.2million in funding. Speaking after this month’s meeting of…