Investigations continue into alleged Sligo stabbing
Gardai have confirmed they are continuing investigations into an alleged stabbing in Sligo town over the weekend. The incident happened in Crozon Park at around half past midnight in the early hours of Sunday morning.…
Gardai rescue young woman from the Garavogue River
Four gardai rescued a young woman from the Garavogue River in Sligo last night. The incident occurred on part of the river near John F Kennedy Parade in the town. It’s understood one of four…
GRA gives a cautious welcome to Minister’s plans
The GRA’s representative in Sligo/Leitrim has given a cautious welcome to the announement that the site for a new police station in Sligo will be revealed in three to four weeks time. Yesterday, the Minister…
High rents put more families in the North West at risk of homelessness
High rents are hitting families in the north west with children preparing to return to school. That’s according to Focus Ireland, which has singled out Sligo as a place where, it says, children are being…
Scanlon: Snails should not take preference over public health
A Sligo Leitrim TD says it’s time to put people before protected snails. It’s understood the presence of such a special snail was one of the reasons why the initial plans for an interim water…
Site for new Regional Garda HQ in Sligo should be known in coming weeks
A government minister says the site for a new Garda regional headquarters in Sligo should be known in the next three to four weeks. Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, the Minister of State who has responsibility for…
Students face serious challenge in finding accommodation in Dublin
Students preparing for a college course in Dublin face a serious challenge in finding rental accommodation. In fact, the latest report from daft.ie shows the number of properties available to rent has fallen to its…
