Former Sligo Tennis Club coach jailed for child sex offences in UK
A former coach at Sligo Tennis Club has been jailed for multiple child sex offences in the UK. Sean McGranaghan was sentenced to six and a half years in prison at Bristol Crown Court last month. Mr McGranaghan, with an address at Mill Apartments, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim, coached at Sligo…
Street lighting issues in Drumkeeran to be addressed
Residents in north Leitrim have expressed their frustration at not having adequate street lighting in their housing estate. The lighting at Windmill Park estate in Drumkeeran is said to have been a bone of contention for a number of years. With the winter months approaching, there is concern that lighting…
Concerns allayed over new Rescue 118 helicopter
Concern has been allayed regarding the upgrade to Rescue 118’s search and rescue helicopter. The new 10-year contract was awarded to Bristow Ireland Limited by the Department of Transport in August 2023. However, fears have been expressed that less casualties and equipment can be carried owing to the new helicopter…
Search for Arlene Arkinson in Glenfin concludes
Searches for the remains of missing Donegal school girl Arlene Arkinson in Glenfin have ended. Gardaí began the search last Tuesday at Ballybobaneen Forest near Cloghan. However, Gardaí have confirmed this afternoon that those searches have concluded. Arlene was 15 years old went missing after a disco…
Sligo business owner highlights struggles facing industry
A Sligo business owner has reiterated the importance of lowering the hospitality VAT rate to give local businesses a chance of survival. This follows a recent call from the SME Alliance for a discussion with the government on minimum wage and taxation. Aisling Kelly Hunter, owner of Sligo…
Nicole Fowley included in Ireland squad for WXV1
Sligo’s Nicole Fowley has been included in the 30-strong roster for Ireland, ahead of their debut at the WXV1 tournament in Canada. The tournament in Vancouver will host the top six women’s rugby teams in the world. Fowley has 12 caps for Ireland to date. Coach Scott Bemand has also…
Some local farmers dissatisfied with Government
Some local farmers are said to be dissatisfied with the current Government. It comes as a survey of 1,500 farmers puts Fianna Fáil at an “historic low”, with half of those polled wanting a completely new “rural” political party. It shows just 14 percent of farmers intend to give…