Out on a shout: 200 years of RNLI
The RNLI turns 200 this year. The charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around Ireland and the UK. Latest statistics show that its lifeboat crews and lifeguards saved a total of 355 lives last year – that’s almost one life…
Rein Smit leaves Sligo Rovers with immediate effect
Sligo Rovers have confirmed this afternoon that striker Rein Smit has left the club with immediate effect. In a statement released this morning, Rovers confirmed that Smit will return to his native Netherlands to deal with some personal issues. The club say that the decision to cancel his contract is…
Heartbroken parents of Sligo man seeking answers after sudden death in Bulgaria
39 year old Jeffrey McManus of Langan Drive in Sligo died suddenly while on holiday in Bulgaria a week ago. His parents, Maisie and Gerry, are seeking answers from the Irish Embassy as to what happened – they had contacted the Embassy to alert them to Jeffrey’s state of mind…
Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign to host bridge vigil in Donegal Town
Local members and supporters of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign will hold a bridge vigil in Donegal Town on Friday afternoon. Organisers say It’s one of a number of protests and events being organised throughout the county after Ireland formally recognised the state of Palestine. They have called on…
Motorists advised of Donegal road closure
A section of the N14 between the Manorcunnigham roundabout to Mondooey junction will be closed for a time this afternoon. It’s for the removal of a lorry which went off the road overnight. The road will be closed between the hours of 12 noon and 3pm. Traffic…
People don’t go to the bog for the love of it, Dail hears
There’s a reason why many people in the North West are spending intense days in the bog. That’s according to Independent TD Thomas Pringle, who claims that there is been a resurgence in turf cutting due to the spiralling cost of fuel. Deputy Pringle says if the Government…
Minister commits to explore funding avenues for inshore fishing sector
The Marine Minister has given a commitment to explore all funding avenues and supports for the inshore fishing sector. It follows concern that the sector has received little financial assistance since Brexit. There was no tie up scheme or fuel supports provided to cope with the big increases…