Man pleads guilty to murder of Sligo man in Australia
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering a Sligo man in Australia in February 2023. Police were called to a home in New South Wales on the morning of February 9th where Damien Conlon had suffered a gunshot wound. Mr. Conlon was treated by paramedics however, he died at the…
Man arrested over online threats to Taoiseach
A man in his 40s has been arrested in connection with online threats against Taoiseach Simon Harris. An investigation into the incidents is ongoing. The man is is currently detained under Section 4 Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the north western region. No further information is…
Sligo Rovers beaten 5-1 in Athlone
Sligo Rovers are still waiting for their first league win of the season in the women’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after suffering a 5-1 loss away to title contenders Athlone Town on Saturday evening. Rovers were hoping to build on last weekend’s comfortable 5-0 success over Terenure Rangers in…
Weather warning issued for north west
A status yellow rain warning has been issued for counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. The warning is valid from 10pm on Sunday night until 8am on Monday morning and affects the entire country. According to Met Éireann, there will be spells of heavy rain with the possibility of thundery downpours.…
Mona McSharry to be Ireland flagbearer at Olympics Closing Ceremony
Sligo’s Olympic bronze medallist Mona McSharry will be one of Team Ireland’s two flagbearers for the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Sunday night. McSharry and double medallist Daniel Wiffen from Armagh, won won gold and bronze in the pool, will jointly carry the Irish tricolour during the ceremony…
Sligo Rovers topple league leaders Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers are back in the top four of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division following Saturday night’s 2-1 win against leaders Shelbourne at the Showgrounds. Goals from Will Fitzgerald in the first half – and from Wilson Waweru in the second – help return John Russell’s side to winning…
Saturday’s GAA Club Championship results
There was club championship action on Saturday in Donegal and Leitrim – with league finals also taking place in Sligo. Here is a summary of the main results: DONEGAL Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure SFC – Round 1 St Eunan’s 2-12 Kilcar 0-9 Cloughaneely 0-4 Naomh Conaill (holders) 3-14 St…