From Paris to Grange to Ballyshannon – Mona’s success celebrated
Reaction from Paris, Grange and Ballyshannon on Mona McSharry’s stunning Olympic success – we hear from her Dad, Aidan, grandfather, Paddy, coach Grace Meade, members and young swimmers of the Marlins Swimming Club in Ballyshannon
Condemnation of arson attack on prison officer’s home
The Prison Officers Association has condemned an arson attack on a prison officer’s home. The attack occurred last night and has been described as “sinister in nature” and could have led to the loss of life. It is believed to have been a targeted incident, with the government…
No roundabout in immediate plans at Clarke’s Bridge on N17
Despite fears over safety issues at Clarke’s Bridge junction on the N17, there are no immediate plans for the development of a roundabout at the location. Sligo County Council contacted Transport Infrastructure Ireland regarding the situation, but the TII said it does not meet the criteria for a high…
Mayo TD Michael Ring will not seek re-election
Mayo Fine Gael TD Michael Ring has announced that he will not contest the next general election. Deputy Ring was first elected to the Dáil in 1994 as part of a by-election and would go on to retain his seat for the next 30 years. A former Minister…
Man’s body found in county Donegal
A Garda probe is continuing this morning after a man’s body was found in a house in county Donegal. The man’s body was found at a private residence in the Carrigart area shortly after 8am on Monday morning. The remains have been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post-mortem…
Further calls for clampdown on e-scooter use
Warnings have been issued over the use of E-scooters in both rural and urban areas throughout county Sligo. Sligo-Strandhill Councillor Arthur Gibbons has expressed concern after three teenagers have lost their lives on e-scooters in recent weeks while several others have been left with serious injuries. The Sinn Féin Councillor…
Section of N56 remains closed this morning following road traffic accident
A section of the N56 in Co. Donegal remains closed this morning following a three-vehicle road traffic collision, involving a van and two cars, last night. The incident took place on the Bruckless road just outside Dunkineely on Monday evening at around 5.40pm. Two people received medical treatment following the…