People encouraged to continue supporting local charities
Organisers of the Lough Gill Hospice Swim are encouraging people to keep supporting their local charities. The Covid-19 pandemic has hit many charities hard as their regular avenues for fundraising have been limited. The annual swim is held in memory of Neill McGarry who died from cancer in 2010 and…
Company responds to local concern expressed over Sligo quarry
A company that’s hoping to restart quarrying operations in Sligo says its plans would help meet demand for high-quality product for the large number of construction projects in the pipeline for Sligo town and the region. Lagan Materials Ltd says its proposed operations at Aghamore, near Carraroe and Lough Gill,…
Kayaker rescued from Lough Gill
The local Coast Guard were involved in a number of recuse operation over the weekend, the various operations included a surfer in trouble, a walker in difficulty, a boat aground and a kayaker clinging to a kayak. In one of the most serious incidents the Coast Guard was…
Fianna Fail leader on campaign trail in Sligo and Leitrim
The Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin is in Leitrim this evening after having canvassed in Sligo earlier today ahead of the general election on Feb. 8th. After an interview on Ocean FM’s North West Today Show this morning, it was out on the canvass trail, starting from the offices of…
Forestry application for lands near Lough Gill refused
The Minister of State with responsibility for forestry has confirmed that an application to plant forestry on lands close to Lough Gill at Innisfree in County Sligo has been refused. Minister Andrew Doyle said the scale and impact of the proposed afforesdtation on the surrounding landscape and its proximity to…
Charity Lough Gill 40km Cycle
The 2018 Lough Gill Cycle take places again this year. All in aid of Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, Sligo. Teresa O’Boyle spoke with Francie about it. For more details: https://www.abiireland.ie/events/lough-gill-cycle-2018/ or call 071 – 9153472
Fisherman rescued from Lough Gill after boat broke down
A fisherman who became stranded after his boat broke down was rescued from Lough Gill on Sunday evening. A number of agencies were involved in the rescue. They included the Coast Guard, Sligo Civil Defence, the gardai and Sligo Sub Aqua Club. A boat was launched which brought the fisherman…