Extra stop added to Sligo-Dublin rail line from this morning
This morning sees the introduction of an extra stop for passengers travelling on the Sligo to Dublin Connolly rail line. The additional stop at Broombridge will facilitate people traveling from Sligo and wishing to connect with the Luas system. Commuters can access the Luas green line from Broombridge and reduce…
Frustration over lack of Gardaí allocated to the North West
Frustration has been expressed locally over the lack of Gardaí allocated to the north west region. In recent days it emerged that just one Garda has taken up a new position across the Sligo-Leitrim and Donegal divisions. The appointment was confirmed on the latest appointments and allocations published by the…
Gardaí attend scene of collision on N15 on Sunday evening
Gardaí attended the scene of a four car collision on the N15 on Sunday evening. The incident took place at around 7pm just outside the Yeats Tavern restaurant in Drumcliffe. No injuries were reported following the collision, and it’s understood the only damage caused was material. Gardaí say investigations into…
Gardaí issue appeal for witnesses following Inver crash
Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses following Sunday’s road traffic collision in Inver. A woman in her 80’s remains in Sligo University Hospital for injuries that are understood to be serious. A man (50s) and a woman (40s) were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of their injuries…
Road remains closed at Inver following Donegal crashes
It’s been another bad weekend on the roads, following two serious crashes in County Donegal. A teenage boy was killed at Quigley’s Point, while three people were injured in a separate crash. The two-car collision happened at Inver shortly before 9 o’clock yesterday morning, and the road there remains closed…
North West counties among highest rent increases in the country
Rent prices in counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal were among the highest increases in rent prices in the second quarter of 2024. The latest Daft.ie report shows that rents in Sligo were 11.3% higher than a year previously, with the average rent price in the county now standing at €1,330.…
Donegal and Leitrim included in yellow weather warning today
A deluge of rain is expected to hit many parts of the country later today, A status yellow warning for rain will kick in for Cork, Kerry, Galway, Mayo, Leitrim and Donegal from 3pm. Sligo has not been included in the warning. There’s a risk of localised flooding and difficult…