Funding for Collooney school welcomed by Sligo Leitrim TD
Funding has been granted to St Paul’s NS, Collooney for a new mainstream classroom extension. The Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, confirmed that funds were secured under the additional School Accommodation Scheme 2024. It is hoped that the works can get underway and be completed before the…
Sligo Rovers lose 1-0 to Waterford
Sligo Rovers winless streak in the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland Premier Division extended to six matches on Friday night following a 1-0 home loss to Waterford. Christie Pattisson’s early second-half goal for the visitors proved to be the matchwinner. 🎥 | GOAL for Waterford! Christie Pattisson scores early in…
Defeats for Sligo and Leitrim minors
Both Sligo and Leitrim boys minor gaelic footballers suffered defeat in Friday evening’s Connacht minor football championship matches. Roscommon scored a 2-8 to 0-8 win over Stephen Henry’s Sligo at Dr Hyde Park to seal a semi-final place. 📹 MATCH HIGHLIGHTS@RoscommonGAA have 6 points to spare over @sligogaa in the…
Planning granted for water sports facility in Rosses Point
Planning permission has been granted for a new water sports facility in Rosses Point. The centre is one of two in Sligo, with the other set to be built in Enniscrone, that received a share of a €22 million investment in facility centres at beaches and inland water spots. It’s…
Tailteann Cup throw-in times confirmed for Sligo & Leitrim games
Leitrim’s Tailteann Cup Group 1 opener against Waterford on Saturday, May 11th, has been confirmed for Ballinamore with a 6pm throw-in. The match is being staged at the Sean O’Heslin’s venue as Avant Money Páirc Sean MacDiarmada is currently undergoing a pitch upgrade. Sligo begin their Group 2 campaign at…
The Friday Panel, Mary Bohan, Chris MacManus
This week’s Friday Panel discuss the arrival of asylum seekers in Dromahair, Government migration policies, lack of balanced regional development, boycotting the Eurovision, 28 candidates contesting the Euro Elections, and bank holidays. Guests are Leitrim Cllr Mary Bohan and MEP Chris MacManus
Local residents react to arrival of asylum seekers in Dromahair
A special report on the arrival of asylum seekers in Dromahair yesterday to be accommodated at the former Abbey Manor Hotel, after months of protests, debate and discussion. How do locals now feel about the move?