CAB target arrested for drug driving in Donegal
It’s emerged that a target of the Criminal Assets Bureau has been arrested for drug driving in Donegal. The Irish Independent are reporting that James ‘Mago’ Gately was stopped in the Ballybofey area last week. It’s believed that Mr. Gately failed a roadside drugs test at the scene…
Sligo Rovers outplayed by Bohemians
Sligo Rovers were soundly beaten 3-0 by Bohemians in Friday night’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game at the Showgrounds. Headers in the first half from James Clarke and Aboubacar Keita, and a rocket from Dayle Rooney in the second, helped Bohs secure a comfortable win over a Sligo Rovers…
Sligo win Connacht minor shield title
An injury-time from Ben Cawley guided Sligo to a one-point victory over neighbours Leitrim in Friday evening’s Connacht minor shield final in Ballinamore, as Stephen Henry’s Sligo edged to a 1-9 to 0-11 success. The sides were level at 0-5 each at half-time -before Matthew Walsh’s fine second-half goal on…
Urgent funding called for roads and paths in Sligo-Strandhill
Funds need to be made available immediately to address the state of the roads and paths in Sligo and Strandhill. That’s according to Labour’s local election candidate, Nessa Cosgrove, who says motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians risk hazardous conditions every day. There is a growing concern nationwide over the…
Western Rail Corridor discussed at Sligo conference today
The Western Rail Corridor was a key issue discussed at the Delivering Regional Balance conference today in Sligo. Organised by West on Track, it was to highlight the role of infrastructure in boosting the Atlantic Economic Corridor. As previously reported, there is a strong case for completing the…
Donegal Electoral Area local election candidate debate
The candidates in the Donegal Electoral Area in the forthcoming local elections debate the relevant issue at a live event in The Abbey Hotel Donegal Town. Issues discussed include refugee accommodation, lack of housing, road safety outside local schools, Killybegs fishery concerns, dereliction, coastal erosion, the lack of female election…
Raw sewerage fears at Rossnowlagh as toilets set to overflow
There are genuine fears that more raw sewerage will run through Rossnowlagh beach this afternoon. It comes as the portable toilets are set to overflow, leading to major concern for the weekend ahead with an influx of tourists expected to descend on the town. Lisa McCorley of Friends…