People urged to stay safe on the roads and near water this weekend
16 per cent of motorists under 24 admit to drinking and driving in the past year. New RSA figures show that 10 per cent of all motorists say they’ve drank and drove in the past…
More than 40 New York police officers will be visiting Sligo and Leitrim in the coming days
More than 40 New York police officers will be visiting Sligo and Leitrim in the coming days. They are members of the New York Police Department Emerald Society and will be led by their president,…
People in Ballymote protest over local banking services
People in Ballymote are expressing their concern over planned changes to banking services in the town. The community held a protest at lunchtime. It’s outside the Bank of Ireland branch where traditional over-the-counter services are…
Glenfarne Railway Station now open to visitors
One of North Leitrim’s most historic buildings is now open to the public during this month and next. It’s the former Glenfarne Railway Station, from which Sean MacDiarmada often used, and from which he left…
Hopes leisure centre in Killybegs can be kept open
Efforts are underway to prevent the closure of a popular swimming pool and leisure centre in south Donegal. It follows concern in recent weeks over the future of the facilities at the Bay View Hotel…
Bank protest in Ballymote at lunchtime today
A protest in Ballymote this lunchtime will call for a special case to be made for the provision of bank services in the South Sligo town The protest will take place outside the Bank fo…
Farmers urged to attend safety stand at Bonniconlon Show
The victim of a road traffic accident in Sligo is urging people and especially farmers to be aware of their safety at this time of the year. Pat Carthy from Tubbercurry has been in a…
