Rescue 118 tasked to incident on Croagh Patrick
The Sligo-based coast guard helicopter Rescue 118 was tasked to a major incident at Croagh Patrick on Tuesday evening. A casualty suffered a cardiac arrest on the summit of the mountain. It’s understood the defibrillator located in the peak’s church was used and CPR was administered to the…
All-Island Rail Review to be published today
The long-awaited All-Island Strategic Rail Review is to be published today. The ambitious 37 billion euro plan will see faster trains and new rail lines being opened all across the island of Ireland. While there are no new routes planned to come in and out of Sligo, developments are included…
Guns and ammunition found during search operation in Donegal
Guns and a quantity of ammunition have been found during a weekend Garda operation in Donegal. Gardai conducted a planned search of a vacant property in the Burnfoot area of Donegal on Saturday. In the course of the search, two firearms were recovered along with a quantity of…
Donegal County Council release statement on Diamond bikers parking
Donegal County Council have today released a statement following the controversial measures taken to stop bikers parking on the Diamond in Donegal Town. Following the redevelopment of the Diamond, bikers are no longer allowed park on it, despite having done so regularly in years gone by. A meeting was held…
Supreme Court to give decision on Graham Dwyer appeal
The Supreme Court is due to issue its decision in the last-ditch attempt by Graham Dwyer to overturn his conviction for murdering Elaine O’Hara. His appeal was rejected by the Court of Appeal on all grounds last year, however the Supreme Court allowed this final appeal as it centres…
Mona McSharry third in 200m breaststroke heat
Sligo winner Mona McSharry finished third in the heats of the women’s 200 metres breaststroke on Wednesday morning. The Olympic 100m bronze medallist swam 2:23.98 and looked comfortable in finishing third behind the Olympic 100m gold medallist Tatjana Smith, who won the heat. McSharry’s time saw her qualify seventh fastest…
European Commission opens legal proceedings against Government over Mica
It’s reported that the European Commission has opened legal proceedings against the government over alleged failures in construction, which includes mica. The Currency is reporting that last week, the body sent a letter of formal notice for failure to comply with requirements under the construction products regulation. Member states are…