Donegal’s Eamonn Kelly in Rally Finland contention
Donegal’s Eamonn Kelly is second overall in the junior World Rally Championship section of Rally Finland, going into going into day 2. The Frosses driver, driving a Ford Fiesta 3, narrowly missed out on an opening stage win by 0.6 seconds on Thursday evening. The rally is regarded as one…
Investigation into salmon deaths in Ballisodare nearing conclusion
It’s been confirmed that an investigation into the deaths of over one thousand salmon in Ballisodare River is nearing conclusion. Inland Fisheries Ireland say that it is finalising a review of the incident, and will release related findings in due course. There have been no new recorded mortalities…
Leitrim senior football championship starts this weekend
The 2024 Leitrim Connacht Gold senior football championship begins this weekend with two matches on Friday evening and three on Saturday. The 10 senior Leitrim clubs are under extra pressure this year – with three teams set to be relegated to intermediate football, as part of a restructuring of the…
Over €1.3M to be shared among Sligo community groups
Over €1.3 million is to be shared among a number of community groups in Sligo. The funding has been awarded under the Community Recognition Fund. Among the local highlights include almost two hundred thousand euro a piece for a new playground at Monasteraden and for upgrade works at…
Sligo Rovers seek first win of the season in FAI Cup
Sligo Rovers women will try to put a difficult SSE Airtricity Premier Division campaign to date behind them this Saturday when they play Terenue Rangers in the opening round of the Tommy Hewitts side are currently bottom of the league title and are still looking for their first competitive win…
Scheme to support inshore fishing fleet en route
A new scheme is on the way which aims to support and enable the economic development of the inshore fishing fleet. Payments will be based on vessel length, and will be paid in two instalments, one on completion of each stage of the survey. Under the scheme, up…
Team Ireland looking to secure gold medal at Olympics today
Team Ireland will be looking to secure a gold medal at the Olympics this morning. Skibbereen rowers Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy will take to the water after 11am in the lightweight men’s double sculls. Ireland has secured 4 medals so far – Bronze for Sligo’s Mona McSharry and…