Mountcharles crash barriers ‘well past sell by date’
Crash barriers along the Shore Road in Mountcharles are said to be well past their sell by date. The barriers have become severely corroded, with fears that if a collision were to happen in the area, it could prove catastrophic. There have been several crashes along the stretch…
Firefighters tackling blaze at derelict hotel in Enniskillen
Firefighters are currently tackling a blaze at a former hotel in Enniskillen. Several fire engines are also in attendance at The Old Railway Hotel on Forthill Street in the town. People are being urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes for their journey. The blaze…
Frustration building in south Sligo over broadband rollout
Frustration is said to be building over the rollout of high speed broadband in south and west Sligo. It’s claimed that several people who would like to live and work in the area have had to move elsewhere due to poor connectivity. It was previously announced under the…
Injured woman airlifted from Errigal Mountain
A woman has been airlifted from Errigal Mountain after sustaining a lower leg injury. The alarm was raised yesterday afternoon with a multi agency operation launched, including Rescue 118 being tasked from Sligo. Shortly after 12.30pm yesterday afternoon, Donegal Mountain Rescue were tasked by the National Ambulance Service…
23rd anniversary of 9/11
Today marks the 23rd anniversary since the September 11th attacks in New York City. Among the almost 3,000 deaths was that of Sligo man Kieran Gorman. Mr Gorman, a native of Lavagh was a labourer working on the 97th floor of Tower Two of the World Trade Centre. …
Search resumes for Arlene Arkinson’s remains in Donegal
Searches are resuming in Donegal this morning for the remains of Tyrone girl Arlene Arkinson who was last seen 30 years ago. The 15 year old went missing after a night out at a disco in Bundoran, Co Donegal, on 13 August 1994. Arlene’s body has never been found, despite…
Tourism Minister visiting County Leitrim today
The Tourism Minister is visiting County Leitrim today. Minister Catherine Martin is officially turn the sod at the Acres Lake, Co Leitrim Water Sports Facility site later this morning. Following significant funding by Fáilte Ireland, the project will be developed in partnership Leitrim County Council and aims to…