Sligo reeling from latest death but locals says sense of community is strongGardaĂ awaiting results of post mortem on Russell Ford who died while socialisingThu Apr 21 2022 - 20:50
Two men charged of aggravated burglary in Tom Niland case granted bailHigh Court agrees to request with conditions despite Garda objectionsThu Apr 21 2022 - 13:53
Man charged with murders of two men in Sligo remanded in custodyYousef Palani (22) receiving psychiatric care while in prison, court toldThu Apr 21 2022 - 08:21
Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee remembered with great affection at their funeralsTaoiseach represented at services held in Rosocommon and SligoMon Apr 18 2022 - 18:05
Aidan Moffitt lived life to the full and always put family and friends first, mourners hearFriend said the word that always came to mind about Moffitt was âkindnessâMon Apr 18 2022 - 14:39
âNo more fearâ for one of first beneficiaries of undocumented schemeImelda (Mel) Morano last saw her son in the Philippines when he was 11 ... he is now 26Mon Apr 18 2022 - 03:14
Catholic prelate deplores âacts of vandalismâ after Sligo killingsLaying blame on entire community unjustifiable, says Bishop of Elphin Kevin DoranSun Apr 17 2022 - 16:24
âOur community is our strengthâ: hundreds gather at vigils in memory of two men killedHuge crowds, many holding pride flags, attend events across the countryFri Apr 15 2022 - 19:08
Yousef Palani (22) charged with murders of two men in SligoAidan Moffitt (41) and Michael Snee (58) found dead in Sligo homes this weekThu Apr 14 2022 - 11:18
Sligo priest describes violent deaths of two men as âbeyond appallingâLocals fear people will now be âlooking over their shoulderâ following recent eventsWed Apr 13 2022 - 20:40
GardaĂ investigate âhate-related motiveâ to murder of Fine Gael activistAidan Moffittâs badly mutilated body was found in his home in SligoTue Apr 12 2022 - 21:44
Possible hate motive investigated as badly mutilated body of man found at his home in SligoVictim named as Aidan Moffitt, a Fine Gael activist who worked in property sectorTue Apr 12 2022 - 00:02
Fire protection was âshambolicâ where father and son died, says coronerJury returns verdict of accidental death in case of both Christopher (Sunny) Harte (63) and son Sean (34)Wed Mar 30 2022 - 19:23
Inquest into deaths in Sligo fire hears power to alarm system had been cut off for yearsDoors to apartments in building where fire occurred were not certified fire doorsTue Mar 29 2022 - 22:16
Fire alarm not functioning in building where father and son died, inquest hearsSean Harte was due to move out of rented apartment on weekend he died in fireMon Mar 28 2022 - 21:48
Rural pubs to take on new functions in quiet times under pilot schemeBuildings could become pop-up cinemas, libraries, markets during slow trading hoursFri Mar 25 2022 - 15:19
Roscommon farmer earmarks land with Ukrainians in mindTwo acres being provided to grow vegetables âand bring people here to an allotment-type situationâMon Mar 21 2022 - 01:00
Lviv to Leitrim: Zlata was a week old when her mother carried her across the Ukrainian borderâThe train was packed, mostly with women and children, and everyone was cryingâSun Mar 20 2022 - 20:00
âThe Guinness is greatâ â Thousands pack into Dublin city for St Patrickâs Day paradeCelebrations across country while about 400,000 attend in DublinThu Mar 17 2022 - 12:09
Three men further remanded in custody in Tom Niland caseFarmer (73) remains in a critical condition at Sligo University HospitalWed Mar 16 2022 - 19:14
Three men charged with aggravated burglary in SligoFarmer Tom Niland remains in critical condition at Sligo University HospitalThu Mar 10 2022 - 21:36
âThey have to show upâ: Building lives with real wages for long-term joblessâOne guy is living in a hostel. He is never late. He never misses a day,â says employerMon Mar 07 2022 - 02:42
âI was in a bad place for yearsâ: Construction course credited as catalyst for changeDublin Construction Skills Programme: Graduates explain how they are turning their lives aroundMon Mar 07 2022 - 02:29
Man (28) died by suicide in Sligo health unit that has since closedPhilip Lyons tested positive for cocaine in St Columbaâs in weeks before, inquest toldMon Feb 28 2022 - 23:20
Former banks, garda stations, convents to be transformed into community facilitiesRemote working hubs to be set up at old Kerry Garda station and Tipperary schoolhouseFri Feb 25 2022 - 20:25
âThere is a sense that whatever was holding us together is falling apartâAttacks on pensioners in rural areas fuel worry about business closures and lack of gardaĂSat Feb 19 2022 - 06:00
Long Covid: âI caught the virus nearly two years ago and have never recoveredâHealthcare workerâs lowest point was when doctor suggested she join local prayer groupMon Feb 14 2022 - 06:00
Long Covid: âA lot of people are suffering in silence, unable to return to full capacityâSome doctors frustrated with slow progress in setting up clinics to treat long-term effectsMon Feb 14 2022 - 06:00
Tom Niland assault: gardaĂ following âspecific lines of inquiryâVolunteers join gardaĂ in search of roadside near the retired farmerâs home in Co SligoSun Feb 13 2022 - 18:33
Farmers âat the mercy of retailersâ hit by rising costs on all sidesSligo cattle farmer Trevor Boland says threat to sector leaves rural economies at riskSat Feb 12 2022 - 01:00
Sombre mood in locality in aftermath of attack on Tom NilandAge Action urges older people not to be âdisproportionately afraidâThu Feb 10 2022 - 21:58
Family of attack victim Tom Niland still hope for recovery despite injuriesRetired farmer on ventilator after being badly beaten at his home by masked gangWed Feb 09 2022 - 22:00
Relative fears that âonly a miracleâ will save Tom NilandFarmer (73) on life support after being badly beaten during burglary at his Co Sligo homeTue Feb 08 2022 - 20:18
âThey feel like sitting ducksâ: Neighbours fearful after attack on Co Sligo farmerTom Niland was badly beaten in his home in Screen and is now on life supportMon Feb 07 2022 - 21:12
When pets attack: âI never dreamed dogs could do such destructionâFarmers are calling for more action to control dogs after several grisly mauling incidentsMon Feb 07 2022 - 04:14
âItâs a no-brainerâ: Shoppers cross Border to buy cheaper alcoholMinimum prices are forcing people to drive North to save money on beer and wineMon Jan 24 2022 - 01:00
Broadband rollout has transformative effect for Co Cavan familyBefore new connection, Paul Galliganâs children could not keep up with Zoom lessonsFri Jan 21 2022 - 13:00
Irish farm groups hail European vote result on export of live animalsâSeeking to change the rules because other countries fail to implement them is not acceptableâThu Jan 20 2022 - 19:15
One third of teachers and 40% of students absent in Roscommon schoolAbbey Community College, Boyle had almost 200 students missing due to Covid-19Thu Jan 06 2022 - 12:41
Impossible to plan ahead when dealing with Omicron, school principal saysâA lot can happen in two days,â says Martin Fallon ahead of Thursdayâs reopeningTue Jan 04 2022 - 20:43
Alcohol price cap: âCrossing the Border to shop could be a hammer blowâShopkeepers fear cheaper prices in North will lure away their regular customersTue Jan 04 2022 - 19:09
Mica scheme may lead to rise in northwest homelessness, charity warnsMany social and rental homes said to be among estimated 7,500 defective propertiesMon Jan 03 2022 - 05:00
Escape from Kabul: âWe were about to leave for the airport when we heard the explosionâThe Nasiri family, now living in Ballaghaderreen, were targeted by the TalibanFri Dec 24 2021 - 05:02
Priced out of Dublin: âMamâs delighted. I donât think she ever thought weâd be backâMany people have left the capital, their life plans changed by the pandemicMon Dec 20 2021 - 05:03
Remote working during pandemic fuels rent hikes in rural townsFather âabsolutely shockedâ over notice of 54% rent hike for Carrick-on-Shannon homeMon Dec 20 2021 - 05:02
âWe are being unfairly treatedâ: Rural pubs left reeling by curfewUncertainty caused stress all day for publicans in Kerry and RoscommonSat Dec 18 2021 - 01:00
Charities say there is a need for improved education about animal welfare issuesCall for greater deterrents and punishments for those who cause animals harmWed Dec 15 2021 - 01:00
Ineligible man repeatedly offered Covid booster shot while family are âgaggingâ for jabMick Cowman offered six appointments for extra dose despite having had Covid recentlyFri Dec 10 2021 - 01:00
Storm Barra: Schools to reopen tomorrow as winds easeDangerous sea conditions forecast for Thursday morning as 13,000 remain without powerWed Dec 08 2021 - 21:22
Traveller couple sleeping in car âborrow moneyâ for B&B to escape stormSupport group concerned about couple, one of whom suffers mental health problemsWed Dec 08 2021 - 03:00
