Section of N15 closed following road-traffic collision
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road-traffic collision on the N15 in Sligo. The section of road just after Henry’s Restaurant and Drumcliffe North is currently closed on both sides as a result. It’s not yet known if there any injuries and motorists are advised…
Sligo Rovers cruise to FAI Cup quarter-finals
It’s taken a while but Sligo Rovers women have their first competitive win of the 2024 season following Saturday’s 5-0 home win against new Amateur Cup winner Terenure Rangers, in the Sports Direct FAI Cup. Two first-half goals from Paula McGrory, along with strikes from fellow Donegal players Jodie &…
Mohill begin Leitrim title defence with win
County champions Mohill began their defence of the Leitrim Connacht Gold senior football championship on Saturday evening with a comfortable win over 14-man Dromahair in Glencar. Eamonn O’Hara’s side ran out comprehensive 3-17 to 0-7 winners in a one-sided round one game, played at St Osnat’s. Despite the big scoreline,…
McSharry ends Olympics with Irish relay record
Mona McSharry and the Ireland women’s 4×100 metres medley relay team rounded off their Paris Olympics on Saturday by setting a new Irish record for the event. Swimming in lane 1 of their semi-final heat, the Irish quartert of Danielle Hill (backstroke), Mona McSharry (breaststroke), Ellen Walshe (butterfly) and Grace…
Drugs, cash and air pistol seized following Donegal raid
A substantial amount of cannabis, cash and an air pistol have been seized following searches conducted by Gardaí in county Donegal. A search was conducted by the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit as part of Operation Tara in Letterkenny on Tuesday last, July 30. Gardai have confirmed that a…
Yellow rain warning issued for north west
A status yellow rain warning has been issued for a number of counties including Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Heavy rain and strong and gusty southerly winds are expected with potential for localised flooding, damage to temporary structures, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility. The warning is in effect…
Chris O’Donnell and Ireland miss out on Olympic relay final
Sligo’s Chris O’Donnell and the Ireland 4×400 metres mixed relay team have missed out on a place in the Olympic final. Ireland, who won gold at the European Championships earlier this year, were without Rhasidat Adeleke (who’s concentrating on the individual 400m), and finished fifth in their semi-final heat on…