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…
Leitrim’s Eilish O’Dowd makes history on AFL debut
Leitrim’s Eilish O’Dowd scored the fastest ever goal in AFLW history with her first touch for Greater Western Sydney Giants on Saturday morning. Ballinamore native O’Dowd was making her debut against the Western Bulldogs, and struck in the opening 15 sseconds of the match took just 15 seconds to make…
Sligo-Leitrim Fine Gael convention takes place this evening
Fine Gael members in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency are holding their selection convention for the next General Election this evening. Three candidates have been nominated. They are sitting TD, Frank Feighan, sitting Councillor Thomas Walsh and former Minister of State, John Perry. Deputy Feighan will look to retain the seat he…