# Sligo

Last year

2022

# skreen

Three men arrested in connection with aggravated burglary on Tom Niland in Sligo

The 73-year-old was “viciously” assaulted when three masked men forced themselves into his home on Tuesday 18 January.

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Mar 9th 2022, 3:05 PM

# Sligo

Young male arrested in connection with alleged assaults in Sligo

The alleged assaults occurred near Sligo Town on 22 January.

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Mar 7th 2022, 12:37 PM

# Death

Man pronounced dead after collapsing at popular Sligo hiking spot

The 72 year old man could not be revived despite the efforts of a mountain rescue team.

48.2k

Mar 6th 2022, 5:01 PM

# Grange

Woman in her 40s dies in Sligo crash

A female pedestrian in her early 40s was pronounced dead at the scene last night.

28.8k

Feb 16th 2022, 9:12 AM

# Sligo

'Do the right thing and come forward': Gardai plead for more information over attack on Tom Niland

Tom was attacked in his home last month.

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Feb 13th 2022, 4:58 PM

# Sligo

Locals 'still in shock' after 'vicious' assault on Sligo man (73) during burglary

Thomas Niland is in a critical condition and on life support after receiving serious head and upper body injuries on 18 January.

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Feb 7th 2022, 9:28 AM

# Wrap

Westmeath impress in win against Laois while Murphy drives Sligo to the top of Division 4

There was also great results for London, Leitrim and Sligo on a busy day of Gaelic football.

7.8k

Feb 6th 2022, 7:48 PM

# Sligo

Man (73) in critical condition after 'vicious and cowardly' aggravated burglary in Sligo

Gardaí have issued another appeal after the incident which occurred last month in Sligo.

30.1k

Feb 6th 2022, 1:07 PM

# Sligo

Gardaí appeal for witnesses following alleged sexual assault in Sligo

The alleged assault occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning.

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Jan 28th 2022, 6:29 PM

# new bit o'red

Sligo Rovers sign 'top-class' former Ireland U21 striker from Scottish side

Aidan Keena is on board for 2022 after making the move home from Falkirk.

6.1k

Jan 24th 2022, 4:16 PM

# Sligo

Gardaí appeal for information over alleged sexual assaults in Sligo town yesterday

Gardaí want to speak with anyone who may have been in the Ballydoogan, Oakfield and Maugheraboy areas of Sligo between 8pm and 10pm yesterday.

48.8k

Jan 23rd 2022, 6:41 PM

# under one roof

'It's an amazing place' - Leitrim boss Moran impressed by Air Dome after historic indoor occasion

Last night saw Sligo claim a Connacht FBD League victory at the €3.1 million facility in Bekan.

9.4k

Jan 4th 2022, 1:49 PM

All time

# Cannabis

Second man (40s) charged after discovery of cannabis growhouse in Sligo

Cannabis plants and a quantity of cannabis herb were seized.

10.2k

Nov 22nd 2021, 4:39 PM

# Sligo

Man charged after discovery of cannabis growhouse in Sligo

Cannabis plants and a quantity of cannabis herb were seized.

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Nov 21st 2021, 3:35 PM

# unidentified

Gardaí renew appeal for help to identify four bodies found on the west coast

The discoveries were made in Clare and Sligo and cover a period of time from 2009 to 2018.

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Oct 31st 2021, 1:40 PM

# Collooney

Man charged in connection with Sligo seizure of cannabis and cocaine worth €106,000

Cannabis herb, cannabis resin, cannabis jellies and cocaine were seized.

14.6k

Aug 25th 2021, 10:26 PM

# Showdown

Tyrone and Meath advance to All-Ireland minor football final

There was disappointment for both Cork and Sligo in this afternoon’s semi-finals.

9.4k

Aug 21st 2021, 4:42 PM

# Inquest

Missing Tyrone teenager Arlene Arkinson was killed by convicted child killer, coroner finds

Arlene Arkinson was 15 years old when she disappeared in August 1994 following a night out.

23.7k

Jul 21st 2021, 3:23 PM

# Neolithic tomb

'It's ransacking and desecration': Sligo passage tomb suffers significant damage in illegal excavation

Experts say the damage is “extremely worrying”.

64.0k

Jul 19th 2021, 7:45 PM

# Sligo

Man dies in Sligo mountain cliff fall as rescue team saves the life of climbing partner

The scene of the incident is close to the scenic Diarmuid and Gráinne caves.

56.4k

Jul 2nd 2021, 1:18 PM

# Money Laundering

Car, cocaine and €24,000 in cash seized by CAB in Sligo

In addition to the items seized, €151,000 in financial accounts was frozen.

19.3k

Jul 1st 2021, 8:44 PM

# Star Of The Show

Aidan O'Shea fires 2-2 as Mayo storm past Sligo in Connacht opener

Darren McHale scored 1-5 for James Horan’s team.

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Jun 26th 2021, 6:25 PM

# Adaptation

The former footballer set to be one of Sligo's first Olympians

Chris O’Donnell was a part of the mixed 4x400m relay team that sealed Ireland’s qualification earlier this month.

29.6k

May 23rd 2021, 7:00 AM

# Curtain call

Long-serving Sligo stalwart and Cork's Belfast-born defender retire from inter-county football

Neil Ewing and James Loughrey have both retired.

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May 10th 2021, 7:18 PM

# Sligo

16-year-old illegally driving with parents caught speeding by gardaí

The teenager was caught travelling at 75 kilometres per hour in a 50km/h zone.

101k

Apr 24th 2021, 3:11 PM

# Out Of The Hat

Reigning champions Mayo to face Sligo after Connacht football championship draw made

The winners meet Leitrim in the semi-final, with Galway and Roscommon going head-to-head in the other.

7.1k

Apr 19th 2021, 7:04 PM

# Fatal Crash

Man (20s) dies in Sligo road crash

The road remains closed this morning and forensic collision investigations have examined the scene.

19.2k

Feb 5th 2021, 8:27 AM

# Arrest

Woman, 20s, charged over assault after dispute on mask wearing

The woman assaulted a staff member at a premises where she had not worn a face covering.

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Jan 17th 2021, 1:14 PM

# Drug seizure

Gardaí seize €360k worth of cannabis and shotgun in Sligo and Leitrim searches

A man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the seizure.

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Dec 21st 2020, 4:42 PM

# streedagh strand

Sligo shipwreck mystery solved - 250 years after it sank

Scientific analysis and archival research helped to tell the tragic story of the sinking of the Greyhound in 1770.

30.2k

Dec 16th 2020, 8:06 PM

# Larkhill

Sligo residents evacuated following asbestos fire in Larkhill area

No injuries have been reported following the blaze.

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Dec 15th 2020, 9:17 AM

# act ii

Boost for Sligo Rovers as Jamaican striker Parkes returns for second spell

‘I’m coming back with a feeling of unfinished business. I feel I owe something.’

3.0k

Dec 8th 2020, 9:52 PM

# Sligo

Pedestrian (50s) in serious condition in hospital after collision in Sligo

The incident happened on John Street last night.

17.7k

Dec 8th 2020, 7:45 AM

# Go West

All-Ireland winner Tony McEntee appointed Sligo senior football manager

The Armagh man will succeed Paul Taylor, having been ratified for the position on a three-year term.

6.7k

Nov 26th 2020, 9:18 PM

# battle of the rovers

Sligo book FAI Cup semi-final date with Shamrock Rovers after shoot-out win

The Bit O’Red beat Derry City on penalties at The Showgrounds.

5.1k

Nov 25th 2020, 10:28 PM

# Complaints

Eir CEO says it was a 'mistake' to locate customer care centre in Sligo

Carolan Lennon has since clarified her remarks and said Eir is “committed to Sligo”.

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Nov 25th 2020, 6:36 PM

# Crime

Gardaí seize drugs and ammunition in searches in Sligo and Cork

A man is due in court this evening in connection with the Cork seizure.

34.1k

Nov 22nd 2020, 5:14 PM

# Relief

Incredible long-range goal the highlight, as Dundalk secure European spot despite loss

It was a good night for Sligo Rovers, who also could play in Europe next season.

7.6k

Nov 9th 2020, 10:02 PM

# Walkover

We wanted game with Galway to go ahead, insist Sligo players

The Yeats County were hit with a Covid outbreak this week.

7.3k

Nov 7th 2020, 10:33 AM

# Contrasting Fortunes

Ryan De Vries the late hero as Sligo seal big win and heap more misery on Derry

Liam Buckley’s men took the all-important points on offer at the Showgrounds.

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Sep 29th 2020, 10:31 PM