Government criticised over Young Fisher Scheme
A new Government scheme aimed at young fishermen has been described as both reckless and irresponsible. The Young Fisher Scheme provides grant aid of up to 40% for people under age 40 to buy their first fishing vessel. However, costs will still amount to around €290,000 to get a boat…
Concern at plans to provide public parking at John Bosco Centre in Donegal Town
A number of local residents have expressed opposition at apparent moves by Donegal County Council to provide extra public parking spaces in the Town at the St John Bosco Centre community facility. Rory Kennedy and Justin Coughlan are two who insist the move is ill-advised and not the solution to…
Acts of vandalism carried out in the Showgrounds in Connacht Derby
Disappointment has been expressed after acts of vandalism were carried out in the Showgrounds in Sligo over the weekend. It’s understood the vandalism was carried out during and after the Connacht Derby, which saw Sligo Rovers beat neighbours Galway United 2-0 in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Saturday. Stands,…
Overcrowding issues persist at Sligo University Hospital
Sligo University Hospital is once again, the second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today. According to the latest figures from the INMO Trolley Watch figures, there were 48 patients without a bed at the facility, only behind University Hospital Limerick on 92 as of this morning Meanwhile, there…
Emergency services attend scene of collision in Crossboy
Gardaí and emergency services this morning attended the scene of a single vehicle road-traffic collision in county Sligo. The collision occurred close to Dromahair at Crossboy shortly after 9am. No injuries have been reported and the road has since been cleared.
Leitrim teenager located safe and well
A teenager who was missing from his home in Leitrim has been located safe and well. 15 year old Alex Kenna was missing from his home in Carrick on Shannon since Saturday. It was thought that the teenager may have travelled to Dublin. Gardaí have thanked the public for their…
Aidan Keena returns to League of Ireland
Former Sligo Rovers striker Aidan Keena is back in the League of Ireland – after signing for St Patrick’s Athletic until the end of the season. Keena. was Sligo Rovers leading goalscorer in 2022 before leaving to join English League One side Cheltenham Town. The Mullingar native scored 18 goals…