Brian Colsh and Sarah Walsh selected to row for Ireland
Sligo’s Brian Colsh and Sarah Walsh have been selected for Team Ireland ahead of the U23 World Rowing Championships, U19 World Rowing Championships and Coupe de le Jeunesse. Racing at the World Championships will commence on August 18th in St. Catharines in Canada, while the Coupe de la Jeunesse will…
Authorities urged to act to stop speeding motorists in Kinlough
The Road Safety Authority, the Gardai and Leitrim County Council have been urged to take urgent action to curb the problems of motorists speeding through the village of Kinlough. One local resident has been monitoring the speeds of motorists, and claims that 75% are breaking the speed limit
New Sligo owners for Donegal shop
It has been announced that a well-known Donegal shop has new owners. Kelly’s Mountain Top in Letterkenny was previously owned by Máirtín and Angie Kelly. However, after 13 years, the couple have announced they are to “transition into new opportunities.” In a post on social media, the couple have thanked…
Sligo Air Show set to take off for second year
The Sligo Air Show is returning with a new and improved event over the 27th and 28th of July. The performances will take place at Sligo Airport in Strandhill, and will feature some of the most talented Irish, international pilots and aerobatic formation teams. And in a first…
Boyle woman has travel ban lifted from Dubai confirms Taoiseach
The travel ban has been lifted for Tori Towey in Dubai, and she is now permitted to travel home. Ms Towey, originally of Boyle, was charged with attempting suicide following an alleged attack by her husband. Taoiseach Simon Harris provided the update in the Dáil this afternoon, and…
Row erupts over erection of 20 tricolour flags on day of Rossnowlagh Orange Order parade
A lively debate involving Eugene, who revealed that it was he who erected 20 Irish tricolour flags in Ballyshannon last weekend, as he feels intimidated by the annual Orange Order parade in Rossnowlagh. He was taken to task by a Northern Ireland caller who was in the area, and says…
Calls for Rory Gallagher’s iconic guitar to remain in Ireland
The Lord Mayor of Cork is adding his voice to the calls for Rory Gallagher’s iconic guitar to remain in Ireland. The famous Fender Stratocaster owned by the Ballyshannon musician will be up for auction in London in October, with an estimate of €1.1 million. The guitar was…