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Tom Niland's home in Skreen was burgled on 18 January (Pic ReachPLC)

Three men further remanded over Sligo burglary

Three men who have been charged with aggravated burglary at the home of Tom Niland in Skreen in Co Sligo on 18 January last, have been further remanded in custody at Sligo District Court.

Regional • 16 Mar 22

Cash, documentation, electronic devices and cannabis were seized during the searches

CAB officers conduct eight searches in Sligo area

Eight searches have been carried out in Sligo today as part of an operation by gardaí and the Criminal Assets Bureau.

Regional • 15 Mar 22

Frank Chambers denies a total of 34 charges of theft and false accounting

Ex-principal's bank accounts weren't checked - trial

The trial of a former school principal who has pleaded not guilty to a total of 34 charges of theft and false accounting has heard that concerns were raised in 2017 about the operation of the school meals programme and the canteen in school.

Courts • 10 Mar 22

Three men charged with aggravated burglary in Sligo

Three men have appeared before a special sitting of Sligo District Court charged in connection with the aggravated burglary at the home of Tom Niland in Skreen in Sligo on 18 January last.

Connacht • 10 Mar 22

Tom Niland's home in Skreen was burgled on 18 January

Three men arrested over aggravated burglary in Sligo

Three men have been arrested in connection with the aggravated burglary at the home of Tom Niland in Sligo on 18 January.

Connacht • 09 Mar 22

Philip Lyons' father said his eldest son had hopes and dreams and that a valuable life was lost

'My son had hopes, dreams': Philip Lyons inquest

The jury at the inquest into the death of a 28-year-old man in a mental health facility in Sligo has found that his death was due to medical misadventure and made several recommendations relating to the supervision of high-risk patients and access to unprescribed drugs.

Regional • 28 Feb 22

Dozens of volunteers are searching along the N59

Fresh searches and renewed appeal over Sligo attack

Gardaí have said that progress continues to be made in the investigation into the assault and robbery of Tom Niland in Sligo on 18 January.

Connacht • 13 Feb 22

Tom Niland was attacked in his home in the Skreen area of Sligo last month (Pics: Reach PLC)

Gardaí seeking to identify gang behind assault on man

Efforts are continuing to try and identify the gang responsible for an assault on a Sligo man, that has left him fighting for his life.

Connacht • 07 Feb 22

Three masked men forced their way into Tom Niland's home

Renewed appeal over 'callous, cowardly' Sligo burglary

Gardaí have renewed an appeal for witnesses in relation to what they described as a "callous and cowardly" aggravated burglary in Co Sligo last month, which has left a 73-year-old man on life support.

Connacht • 07 Feb 22

Laura Newell died two weeks ago after taking painkillers containing codeine

Death of woman after taking painkillers raised in Dáil

The case of a 39-year-old woman who died after an taking over-the-counter medicines has been raised in the Dáil.

Ireland • 04 Feb 22

B. Braun manufactures wound care products for international markets

Around 80 jobs to go as Sligo healthcare firm closes

The B. Braun healthcare facility in Collooney, Co Sligo is to close with the loss of approximately 80 jobs.

Connacht • 27 Jan 22

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sligo Garda Station

Appeal for witnesses over alleged Sligo assaults

There has been an appeal for witnesses to a number of alleged assaults in Sligo town to come forward.

Connacht • 23 Jan 22

Martin Shanahan, IDA Ireland CEO, Anne-Marie Tierney Le Roux, Department Manager – Technology & Emerging Business, IDA; Tánaiste Leo Varadkar; Cian Collins Country Lead, Advantio and Ciarán McGloin, Non-Executive Director of Advantio

Cybersecurity firm Advantio to create 40 jobs in Sligo

Cybersecurity provider Advantio is to set up its European Cybersecurity headquarters in Sligo town, with the creation of about 40 jobs over the next three years.

Business • 18 Jan 22

President Higgins unveiled a monument in Sligo to commemorate members of the Connaught Rangers

Sligo remembers Connaught Rangers who mutinied in India

Members of the Connaught Rangers who mutinied in India in June 1920 were commemorated in Tubbercurry in Co Sligo today.

Connacht • 02 Nov 21

The discovery was made on 16 June 2009 at Rosses Point (file image)

Renewed appeal to identify body found on Sligo beach

Gardaí in Sligo have renewed their appeal for assistance in identifying a man who was found dead on a beach more than 12 years ago.

Regional • 31 Oct 21

Yeats Society Sligo closed its doors to visitors and tours in March 2020

Yeats Society Sligo crowdfunding to prevent closure

The Yeats Society Sligo has launched a crowdfunding campaign, saying that without increased funding its future is in doubt.

Connacht • 14 Jun 21

The company said the Irish site will initially deliver call centre services back to the UK

AT Management to create 40 jobs in Sligo

AT Management has announced plans to establish a sales and marketing contact centre in Sligo, creating 40 jobs this year.

Business • 06 Apr 21

The collision happened between a car and a 4x4 vehicle on the R278 at Magheranrush in Calry

Man dies in Co Sligo road crash

A 22-year-old man has died following a two car collision in Co Sligo yesterday evening.

Ireland • 05 Feb 21

The woman is being detained at Ballymote Garda Station

Woman arrested over alleged assault in Sligo

A woman in her early 20s has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault in Co Sligo yesterday evening.

Connacht • 17 Jan 21

Emergency services described the fire as a hazard chemical incident

Sligo hazard warning lifted following garage fire

A fire in Sligo has been contained and asbestos material at the scene has been dampened down.

Ireland • 15 Dec 20

The teenager is being held at Sligo Garda Station

Teenager held as drugs and ammunition seized in Sligo

A teenager has been arrested after drugs and ammunition were seized in Co Sligo.

Connacht • 22 Nov 20

RTÉ's Northern Ireland Editor Tommie Gorman is a devoted Sligo Rovers fan

Champagne Football? Our league has more priceless perks

Sligo Rovers are the deepest, most fragile love and the club's uncanny ability to rouse itself on the battlefield and surprise when all seems lost is the spark that sets a soul on fire.

Ireland • 15 Nov 20

The defendant has not paid back a penny, Sligo Circuit Court heard

Former financial advisor jailed for stealing €271,000

A Sligo mother-of-three who stole a total €271,000 from elderly and vulnerable people has been jailed for eleven months at Sligo Circuit Court.

Connacht • 06 Nov 20

Remnants of hurricane powers huge waves off Sligo coast

Dramatic surf conditions in the Atlantic Ocean caused by the remnants of Hurricane Epsilon saw waves of over 18 metres off the Sligo coast.

Ireland • 28 Oct 20

Niall and Brendan Canning in action at Tullamore Show with All Ireland winner Sagesse Martha

Loss of summer shows has significant impact on cattle breeders

The loss of the summer agricultural shows has had an impact on cattle breeders who rely heavily on this opportunity to showcase their stock. Winning for them can significantly increase the value of their cattle.

Boost My Business • 05 Aug 20