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# Sligo

Last week
12th March 2023 - 18th March 2023
# Hogan Cup
Brilliant Omagh side fire 6-16 to claim All-Ireland football glory in Croke Park
Sligo’s Summerhill College managed to pull back three goals in the closing quarter.
This month
March 2023
# jimmy loughlin
HSE ‘unreservedly apologises’ to family whose son was killed by man with psychiatric condition
‘The HSE should today hand its head in shame,’ a statement from the family said today.
# Division 4
Wicklow finish strong to stun Leitrim, Sligo and Carlow pick up wins
A round-up of the weekend’s Allianz Football League Division 4 action.
Last month
February 2023
# Rising Stars
Sligo's Summerhill claim thrilling Hogan Cup semi-final win over Kerry's St Brendan's
The other semi-final saw Omagh CBS defeat Naas CBS 4-15 to 0-7.
# Inquest
Sligo man died from burns suffered while taking a hot bath, inquest hears
The man had to be airlifted by helicopter to hospital because of the extent of the burns to his body after being scalded by hot water.
# Austrailia
Irishman shot dead in Australia named locally, as accused is refused bail
A 57-year-old who has been charge with the murder is due to appear in court today.
# Irish Coast Guard
British officials launch probe after Irish Coast Guard helicopter's emergency landing in Derry
It is understood that the incident on Sunday involved the Sligo based rescue helicopter.
# Wrap
Cavan and Offaly continue winning ways; McEntee's Sligo overcome McConville's Wicklow
In Division 4, Leitrim and Laois lead the way with two wins from two.
# Breeding
Gardaí seize six dogs in Sligo in joint operation with ISPCA
A German Shepard Malamute, four American Staffordshire Terriers and one mixed-breed dog are now in the care of the ISPCA.
This year
2023
# Arrests
Two charged following theft of €80k worth of diamond rings from Sligo jewellers
The incident occurred on Thursday.
Last year
2022
# Croker Calling
Mayo, Cork and Sligo clubs book All-Ireland club hurling final places
Tooreen, Ballygiblin and Easkey all won in today’s semi-finals.
# Arrests
Another man arrested in Sligo organised crime probe
A total of 14 people have been arrested so far.
# Gardaí
Three arrested as part of organised crime inquiry in Sligo
Investigations are ongoing
# Missing
Gardaí locate two teenage brothers reported missing from Sligo
Gardaí have stood down the search, thanking the public for their assistance.
# Sligo
Renewed witness appeal after woman (70s) dies in collision between bike and car
The collision happened on the N4 at the Collooney roundabout in Sligo on 2 October.
# Sligo
Garda investigate as cyclist injured in collision in Sligo
A garda spokesperson said that the incident happened on the N4 at the Collooney roundabout in Sligo on Sunday.
# Michael McDonagh
Murder investigation launched in UK as Irish man killed in a fight at holiday park
Michael McDonagh was pronounced dead at the scene in a largescale seaside caravan park.
# Sligo
Woman (70) dies following Sligo car crash
The crash happened shortly after 3pm yesterday.
# one more step
Cavan edge past Sligo to book their place in inaugural Tailteann Cup final
Cavan defeated Sligo 0-20 to 1-14 at Croke Park in the first of today’s Tailteann Cup semi-finals.
# Wrap
Sligo advance to Tailteann Cup semi-finals after penalty shootout, Westmeath also prevail
Disappointment for Leitrim and Carlow, who bow out at the quarter-final stage.
# Tailteann Cup
Reilly and Egan combine to save Sligo's blushes as they break London's hearts
There were also wins today for Leitrim over Antrim and Fermanagh against Longford.
# Lilywhites
Captain Browne leads by example as Kildare reach first All-Ireland U20 final in four years
Browne scored five points in Kildare’s five-point victory over Sligo.
# GAA
Sligo will carry with them Red Óg Murphy’s legacy
Red Og Murphy passed away on Friday, April 1, at the age of 21.
# Sligo
Female pedestrian dies and three other people injured in Sligo crash
The woman was walking at the junction of Castle Street and Market Street at the time of the collision.
# LOI
Sligo's 92nd-minute winner settles enthralling clash against Drogheda
Garry Buckley was the Bit O’Red’s hero at the Showgrounds.
# Sligo
Man dies in hospital following serious assault in Co Sligo
The man, late 30s, was brought to hospital with an apparent head injury on Tuesday evening.
# requiem mass
'He was a gift to the world' - Tributes paid to Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee at their funeral masses
Aidan Moffitt was laid to rest in his native Roscommon while Michael Snee’s funeral mass took place in Sligo.
# Close Call
Sligo survive a scare in New York to secure Connacht semi-final spot
Tony McEntee’s outfit secured a four-point win stateside.
# Sligo
Thousands attend vigils in memory of men killed in Sligo
Vigils are taking place across Ireland over the long weekend.
# Sligo
22-year-old man charged with murders of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee in Sligo
Yousef Palani appeared before Sligo District Court at 4.45pm.
# Court
Sligo pensioner Tom Niland remains on life support after burglary, court told
He suffered serious injuries in a ‘horrific’ burglary.
# Sligo
Man (20s) remains in garda custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder in Sligo
Two separate murder investigations are underway in Sligo town.
# Investigation
Shock, sadness and disbelief in Sligo over suspected hate crime murders
The murders were described as “heinous crimes”.
# Murder Investigation
Sligo deaths: Murder investigations underway after bodies of two men discovered in space of 24 hours
Gardaí in Sligo are currently conducting a “detailed forensic examination” of the two scenes.
# Sligo
Gardaí launch murder investigation after man's body discovered in Sligo house
The dead man has been named locally as Aidan Moffitt, originally from Roscommon but living for a number of years in Sligo.
# Sligo
Man's body found in 'unexplained circumstances' in Co Sligo
The body of the man, aged in his 30s, was discovered in a house in the Cartron area of Sligo at around 8.30pm this evening.
# Sligo
Woman in critical condition following Sligo collision
The collision happened at 3.45pm yesterday at Grange, Co Sligo.
# Criminal Assets Bureau
Five residences and two business premises searched as part of CAB raid in Sligo
Over €85,000 “has been restrained” in financial accounts, a garda spokesperson said.
# tom niland
Three men charged over aggravated burglary at Sligo pensioner's home back in court next week
The three men were brought before Sligo District Court yesterday evening.
# 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.