News - Sligo
Man admits his role in the killing of retired Sligo farmer
In October, he and two other men will be sentenced for their roles in what happened.
Jul 17, 2025 12:44
HIQA raises concerns around Garda vetting & safeguarding within local foster care service
A HIQA report released today found two non-compliances at the Sligo Leitrim and West Cavan service.
Jul 15, 2025 17:40
Leitrim TD says Sligo dermatology service is 'under extreme stress'
It comes as the HSE has struggled to fill two consultant positions at Sligo University Hospital, with the only dermatologist in the Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal area currently on leave until mid July.
Jun 26, 2025 13:47
INMO figures show local emergency departments under pressure this morning
Nationally, 403 admitted patients are on trolleys in hospitals this morning.
Jun 11, 2025 10:59
Leitrim needs third-level institution, Dáil hears
Local Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny raised the issue with Further and Higher Education Minister, James Lawless.
May 19, 2025 14:07
Child dies after getting into difficulty at Sligo beach
It comes just a week after two teenagers drowned after following a ball into the sea, in County Donegal.
May 18, 2025 07:57
Second teenager dies in swimming accident off Donegal coast
The search and rescue operation was coordinated by the Malin Head Coast Guard, and local vessels helped in the search.
May 11, 2025 07:57
Five people hospitalised after crash in Co Sligo
Gardai and emergency services responded after two cars collided on the N59 in Ballysadare shortly before 2:30pm.
Apr 21, 2025 20:03
'No funding available' to reduce train delays between Maynooth and Mullingar
This would shorten journey times, but Irish Rail says there's currently no funding for the project.
Apr 21, 2025 12:12
Almost 1,700 arrests in Shannonside region for drugs offences over last ten years
And there were 344 arrests under the Misuse of Drugs Act in Leitrim and Sligo in the same period - with 29 last year.
Mar 19, 2025 17:35
Gardaí seeking help to find missing teenager believed to be in Longford
17-year-old Jake Hafford was reported missing on Saturday, and it's understood he may have travelled to Longford.
Mar 19, 2025 11:09
Councillor says there is urgent need for extra trains on Sligo-Dublin line
Sean Moylan says people need them for work, college, or hospital appointments in Sligo.
Feb 24, 2025 12:08
Fifteen counties under weather warnings this morning
A second status yellow wind warning will come into effect for Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo and Galway from 3pm until midnight.
Feb 23, 2025 07:51
Over 1,600 outstanding bench warrants in Shannonside region
They are normally issued after a person fails to appear in court accused of a crime.
Feb 21, 2025 13:48Shannonside Newsletter
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