Leitrim IFA Chair highlights farmers forced into selling stock
Some Sligo and Leitrim farms are being forced into selling suckler cows, which could have a further impact in the future. The poor weather conditions so far in 2024 have resulted in fodder shortages, and is now forcing a portion of farmers to sell some of their stock. …
More civic areas for North West suggested by Sligo-Leitrim TD
The idea of having more civic areas in towns in the North West has been suggested. It is with the hopes of adopting the European city style of large plazas and an area for the public to gather. Sligo-Leitrim Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan mentioned the concept, after…
Dromahair residents thanked for generous donations to asylum seekers
The residents of Dromahair have been thanked for their generosity as donations pile in for the new asylum seekers at Abbey Manor Hotel. Collections took place over the weekend for children’s toys and clothing, along with clothing for women. Local election candidate, Bernie Linnane, put out the call…
Award presented for Sligo’s Spanish Armada heritage
The ties between Sligo’s Spanish Armada tradition and the Spanish Government have been further underlined after a ceremony at the Spanish Embassy in Dublin. Eddie O’Gorman, Chair of Spanish Armada Ireland was awarded the Cross of Naval Merit, a significant award that further underpins the work that Eddie and…
Donegal Gardaí make arrest and seize vehicle at checkpoint
Gardaí from Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit were operating a checkpoint last night when they discovered a vehicle was not insured & that the driver of the vehicle did not hold a valid driving licence. The driver was then arrested on suspicion of drink driving and the vehicle was seized.…
Lauren Cadden & Ireland seventh in World Relay final
Sligo Athletic Club’s Lauren Cadden and the Ireland women’s 4 x 400 metres relay team finshed seventh the World Relay Final in The Bahamas on Monday morning. Cadden and Roisin Harrison were selected for the final as Rhasidat Adeleke and Sharlene Mawdsley were involved in the mixed relay final (where…
Sligo Races – Watch the highlights
Watch race highlights from Sunday’s opening meeting of the year at Sligo Races here. Sunday’s meeting was a seven-race flat card.