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…