Sligo

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Sligo Rovers propose new structure to boost funding while keeping member control

Sligo Rovers propose new structure to boost funding while keeping member control

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Sligo Rovers is owned and operated by the Sligo Football and Sport Development Society, a member-owned co-operative governed by the Industrial and Provident Societies Acts.
Former Irish Nationwide director Michael Fingleton dies at 88

Former Irish Nationwide director Michael Fingleton dies at 88

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Fingleton led Irish Nationwide between 1971 and 2009, turning a small building society into one of the State’s main lenders to boomtime property developers, with a peak asset base of €16 billion
Doctor jailed for rape, coercive control and assault of wife

Doctor jailed for rape, coercive control and assault of wife

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

He was convicted of these charges following a trial at Sligo Central Criminal Court earlier this year.
Dublin recorded its hottest-ever June

Dublin recorded its hottest-ever June

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Six weather stations broke their all-time maximum temperature records during the month of June.
How an Irish company's pitches are used at the World Cup

How an Irish company's pitches are used at the World Cup

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Irish company SIS Pitches’ advanced sports pitch technology is in action across the tournament.
Gardaí seek public's assistance to find missing Sligo woman

Gardaí seek public's assistance to find missing Sligo woman

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

She was last seen in Longford on the same day she was reported missing.
Tailteann Cup: Laois host Down in quarter-finals

Tailteann Cup: Laois host Down in quarter-finals

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Laois defeated London in round 2A, while Down were comfortable winners over Longford last weekend.
'Like a holding pen': Ipas residents complain of conditions in tents

'Like a holding pen': Ipas residents complain of conditions in tents

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Ipas residents in a Co Clare centre complained that it was "like a holding pen" and that tented accommodation was cold
Tailteann Cup draw: Down to face Longford, Wicklow host Tipperary

Tailteann Cup draw: Down to face Longford, Wicklow host Tipperary

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Round three of the competition features teams that lost in rounds 2A or 2B, with teams that won rounds 2A through to the quarter-finals.
Man (30s) arrested as part of raids into organised crime group

Man (30s) arrested as part of raids into organised crime group

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Over 100 gardaí conducted searches across Donegal, Sligo, Monaghan, and Laois, while there was also searches by the PSNI in Co Tyrone.
Tailteann Cup draw: Laois to face London, Fermanagh host Wexford

Tailteann Cup draw: Laois to face London, Fermanagh host Wexford

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Round 2A, which will see the winners of the previous round play against each other, will take place on May 23/24th.
Tailteann Cup: Clare face Offaly in first game, Sligo host Tipperary

Tailteann Cup: Clare face Offaly in first game, Sligo host Tipperary

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Leitrim will face a tough task, as they face one of Cavan, Westmeath, or Down, who will be the highest-ranked team.
Search for missing young Sligo man stood down

Search for missing young Sligo man stood down

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

The young man had been missing since Wednesday
Search for Donegal man (22) missing in Sligo stood down

Search for Donegal man (22) missing in Sligo stood down

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

The missing person appeal was in respect of Kian Gillespie, who was reported missing from Ballinode, Co Sligo.
Gardaí concerned for well-being of missing Sligo man

Gardaí concerned for well-being of missing Sligo man

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

He is described as being 5 foot 9 inches, with a slim build and brown hair
Man (20s) seriously injured in two-vehicle Sligo collision

Man (20s) seriously injured in two-vehicle Sligo collision

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

The collision, involving a motorcycle and a car, occurred on the N15, Cashelgarran, Grange, shortly after 8pm on Sunday.
Information sought on missing County Roscommon ponies

Information sought on missing County Roscommon ponies

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Appeal for information after ponies disappeared overnight
Co-owner of chain of pharmacies censured after findings of professional misconduct

Co-owner of chain of pharmacies censured after findings of professional misconduct

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

The sanction followed a finding of two allegations of professional misconduct and poor professional performance proven against pharmacist, Martina Geraghty, by an inquiry of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland.
Weather warnings issued for eight counties

Weather warnings issued for eight counties

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Met Éireann has said that there will be spells of heavy rain in the south of the country, with potential impacts including localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.
Routes and times for Thursday's fuel protests as more traffic disruption expected

Routes and times for Thursday's fuel protests as more traffic disruption expected

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Nationwide fuel protests: routes, times and what to expect as gardaí prepare for disruption
GAA: Monaghan drops into Division 2 after home loss to Galway

GAA: Monaghan drops into Division 2 after home loss to Galway

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

The win keeps alive Roscommon's chances of reaching the final.
Woman (50s) dies and three others injured in Sligo collision

Woman (50s) dies and three others injured in Sligo collision

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

The collision, involving a car, occurred on the N15 at Grellagh, Castlegal, at around 3.30am on Monday, March 9th.
Motorcyclist (50s) dies after two-vehicle coillision in Co Sligo

Motorcyclist (50s) dies after two-vehicle coillision in Co Sligo

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 9:20 am.
Rain, wind, and snow warnings issued for several counties

Rain, wind, and snow warnings issued for several counties

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

A status yellow wind warning has been issued for Wexford, Wicklow, Dublin, Meath, and Louth.
Three people arrested as gardaí seize over €100,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis

Three people arrested as gardaí seize over €100,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Three people were arrested as gardaí seized over €100,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis in Co Sligo on Monday
Over €100,000 in cocaine and cannabis seized 

Over €100,000 in cocaine and cannabis seized 

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Three people arrested
Renowned journalist Paddy Clancy dies aged 82

Renowned journalist Paddy Clancy dies aged 82

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

A native of Sligo, Mr Clancy's career covered more than six decades.
From 35-year gap to Croke Park: How Easkey's hurlers took Sligo by storm

From 35-year gap to Croke Park: How Easkey's hurlers took Sligo by storm

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Community spirit powers small village back into an All-Ireland final
Yellow wind warning issued for seven counties

Yellow wind warning issued for seven counties

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

A warning has been issued for Clare, Kerry, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo.
Tributes paid to brothers in their 80s who died in Sligo house fire

Tributes paid to brothers in their 80s who died in Sligo house fire

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

The two men have been named as brothers Pa and Seamus Cuffe.
Two men (80s) die in Sligo house fire

Two men (80s) die in Sligo house fire

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

No other injuries were reported.
Two elderly men die in County Sligo house fire

Two elderly men die in County Sligo house fire

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

The scene is currently preserved for technical examination
Fuel pump issue and spark plug fault found in Waterford aircraft crash that killed pilot

Fuel pump issue and spark plug fault found in Waterford aircraft crash that killed pilot

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Bircan Dokuzlar, 48, originally from Turkey, died when he attempted to land the aircraft in a field close to Waterford Airport on November 21st last. The aircraft had taken off from Sligo and was heading for Beziers in France.
Woman jailed for making false sexual assault allegation against prison officer

Woman jailed for making false sexual assault allegation against prison officer

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Nicole Chambers (29) alleged the prison officer had assaulted her in a hospital cubicle.
Rain and wind warnings in place for multiple counties this weekend

Rain and wind warnings in place for multiple counties this weekend

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Met Éireann is warning of heavy or thundery rain with possible spot flooding and difficult travelling conditions.
Uisce Éireann urges households to winter-proof homes as cold snap hits

Uisce Éireann urges households to winter-proof homes as cold snap hits

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Five counties have been under a status yellow snow and ice warning since midnight
Snow and ice warning issued for five counties

Snow and ice warning issued for five counties

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Met Éireann has issued a warning to Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Monaghan, and Cavan until midday on Thursday.
Man and woman (40s) injured following two-car collision in Co Sligo

Man and woman (40s) injured following two-car collision in Co Sligo

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

The collision happened at Kileenduff at 10:15 pm.
Man (28) jailed for sexual abuse of eight-year-old cousin

Man (28) jailed for sexual abuse of eight-year-old cousin

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

The 28-year-old pleaded guilty to five counts of oral rape at an address in Sligo during the summer of 2012, when he was 15

Houses for sale with mountain backdrops in Sligo, Wicklow, and Kerry

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

These homes showcase the best of Ireland’s mountain landscapes paired with comfortable living
Three men who killed Tom Niland sentenced to combined 43 years in prison

Three men who killed Tom Niland sentenced to combined 43 years in prison

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

After the assault, the three men drove to a wilderness area where they disposed of the wallet and gloves containing DNA evidence that later linked them to the crime.
Tom Niland's 'remorseless' killers had combined 106 previous convictions, court hears

Tom Niland's 'remorseless' killers had combined 106 previous convictions, court hears

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

One of the three, John Irving (31), had 57 convictions, including for burglary, theft, arson, criminal damage and endangerment.
Luck is in for County Sligo Lotto player 

Luck is in for County Sligo Lotto player 

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

The lucky player matched five numbers and the bonus number