Fallout continues over Oasis ticket debacle
As the fallout continues over exorbitant ticket prices to Oasis’ two Croke Park gigs, Ticketmaster Europe’s former executive vice-president has defended the company. Calls have been made for the Consumer and Competition Protection Commission to investigate the pricing system on Ticketmaster’s website with hundreds queuing online for tickets, with…
Martin Gordon misses out on medal at Paralympics
For the second consecutive Paralympics, Sligo’s Martin Gordon has finished fifth in the final of the men’s B 1000m time trial. In Sunday’s medal race in Paris, Gordon and his tandem rider Eoin Mullen again rode impressively, having clocked a new Irish record earlier in the day during qualifying. is…
Lotto win for lucky Sligo player
It’s been a weekend to remember for one lucky Lotto player in Sligo. A player scooped €45,347 in Saturday night’s Millionaire Raffle draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased at LIDL Finisklin on the Finisklin Road in Sligo. 5, 14, 15, 29, 38, 43 and the bonus number of…
Emergency services at the scene of crash in south Donegal
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road-traffic collision on the N56 in south Donegal. The collision occurred shortly after 11.30am at Brenter, Inver in the direction of Dunkineely. It’s not yet known if there are any injuries. Motorists are being advised that…
Missing dog found safe and well in Arranmore
A Bernese Mountain Dog which disappeared more then two weeks ago has been found safe and well on the edge of a cliff. Mali, who has been visiting Ireland with her German owners was feared dead after it was thought she ran off a cliff in Donegal. However, a local…
Sligo’s Martin Gordon into Paralympic final
Sligo paracyclist Martin Gordon and his tandem rider Eoin Mullen have comfortably qualified for the final of the men’s B 1000m time-trial at the Paris Paralympics following Sunday morning’s qualifying sesson. Gordon was fifth quickest overall, clocking a new Irish record time of 1:01.58. Brilliant effort from para cyclist Martin…
Liquid restrictions come into effect at regional airports
Passengers must remove liquids under 100ml from hand luggage at security at both Ireland West and Donegal airports from today. Management at the airport says it hopes the EU restrictions will only be in place for a short time. Previously, it began bringing in C3 scanners which would mean passengers…