Man jailed for seven and a half years for raping two women at his Sligo apartment
A father-of-one who raped two women in his apartment after meeting them on a night out in 2014 has been jailed for seven and a half years. Clement Limen (45) of North Court, Quayside, Sligo…
Travellers living in Sligo public carpark say new barriers erected are a health hazard
Travellers who live in a public carpark in Sligo Town say new barriers erected this morning are a health risk. Gardaí armed with riot shields faced travellers during a stand-off this morning. Sub-contractors working on…
Council states operation is to replace barrier ‘illegally’ removed earlier this year
An operation is underway at Connaughton road carpark in Sligo town. It’s understood the operation is to put in barriers at the entrance to the carpark. It’s being led by the Council with the support…
Deal reached on fish quotas
A deal has been reached on fish quotas in Brussels. It means increases of 20% in monkfish, 21% for horse mackerel and a 26% increase in haddock for the ports of Greencastle and Killybegs. The…
EU: ‘Specific’ solution needed for Ireland on Brexit
The EU’s Chief Brexit negotiator says the EU will seek a ‘specific’ solution for Ireland as the talks progress. North West Independent MEP Marian Harkin has welcomed the comments made this morning by Michel Barnier…
HSE commits to reinstating respite in Sligo by early next year
The HSE has committed to having respite services restored for families in Sligo by early next year. Senior officials from the Department of Health and the HSE have met following represenations from local politicians on…
Dozens of new jobs planned with opening of new Sliabh Liag Visitor Centre
Dozens of new jobs will be created when a new visitor centre opens at Sliabh Liag early next year. The highest sea cliffs in Europe, which are in South Donegal, attract thousands of tourists every…
