Gardaí in Ballymote are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Sligo.

A man has died following a crash between a van and a jeep in Co Sligo.

The family of an 88-year old man who died thirteen days after he was admitted to Sligo General Hospital has settled a High Court over his death.

A murder trial jury has heard that a 32-year-old man admits attacking another man with a crowbar in a "vicious manner" which resulted in his death last year in Sligo.

Richard McLaughlin, with an address at The Laurels, Woodtown Lodge, Sligo is charged with murdering Jimmy 'James' Loughlin on February 24, 2018.

Substitute Kieran Prior struck a dramatic stoppage-time winner to give Sligo their second Nicky Rackard Cup title in a thrilling encounter against Armagh at Croke Park.

With a friendly welcome, fun activities, and delicious food, Sligo has it all, writes Catherine Shanahan.

An American telecommunications services company is to create 200 new jobs in Waterford and Sligo over the next three years.

Martin Farragher came off the bench to score 1-1 in his inter-county debut as holders Galway beat Sligo at Markievicz Park to book their place in another Connacht final.

Gardaí searched a house at a house in Calry yesterday evening seized 4kg of cannabis herb, over 4,000 Xanax tablets and cocaine.

The adult female sperm whale was found dead on Streedagh Strand earlier this week.

Latest: Three people have been released without charge by gardaí investigating illegal money lending in County Sligo.

The drugs have an estimated street value of €200,000.

She pleaded guilty to impeding the apprehension or prosecution of a man between August 2 and August 3, 2015, at an address in Sligo, knowing or believing that the man was guilty of a killing.

Gardaí are investigating a fatal crash in Co Sligo this morning.

Seán McLoughlin and Gearóid Morrissey got the goals as Cork City claimed their first Premier Division points of the season with a victory at the Showgrounds tonight.

Westmeath and Derry top Division 2A and 2B respectively, while Roscommon (3A), Sligo and Longford (3B) are through to finals in the Allianz Hurling League.

Goals were key in Division 3 as Louth took top spot, while Derry lead Division 4 on scoring difference.

The mother of a young man who fatally stabbed his nine-year-old brother and then took his own life has said that even now the family are unable to understand how something like that could happen.

The only away win of the afternoon earned Westmeath top spot in Division 2A, thanks to a 1-17 to 1-15 victory over Antrim at Corrigan Park, Belfast.

37,000 nurses and midwives have taken to the picket line outside hospitals and HSE facilities today.

The Government has approved a plan to upgrade a stretch of the N4 described by a coroner as "possibly the worst road in Ireland".

FBDConnacht League semi-final: Roscommon 2-18 Sligo 1-16

Sligo begin their FBD League campaign when they clash with Roscommon at Dr Hyde Park on Sunday

It is feared a statue stolen from the cemetery where WB Yeats is buried in Co. Sligo - could be headed for the scrap metal market.

A Fine Gael TD's constituency offices in Sligo have been vandalised with anti-abortion graffiti.

The trial of a man accused of murdering musician Martin ‘Matt’ Kivlehan at his home in Sligo town in August 2015 has collapsed.

Bride Róisín had no idea what new husband Patrick had planned for their big day.

Cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €325,000 has been seized in Sligo.

Eir has announced the creation of 750 new jobs based in Sligo, Cork and Limerick.

The past can be a lot closer than we imagine.

100 new jobs have been announced for Sligo as US tech company Overstock.com is expanding its European base in the county.

An investigation is underway after a man suffered head and neck injuries after he was stabbed in Sligo last night.

He really is the gift that keeps on giving

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny was delighted with his side's performance last night, as they opened up a three-point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division table.

GSK is to close its manufacturing site in Sligo by 2021, with the loss of 165 jobs.

A car has been seized in Sligo during a search by officers from the Criminal Assets Bureau.

A group of Syrian refugees showed off their dance moves to locals at Cairde arts festival in Peace Park, County Sligo.

Update: Paul Geraghty has been found safe and well.

A biotech company is expected to crease up to 150 jobs in Sligo over five years.

IT DOESN’T follow that just because it is one of our best-known, most-quoted poems that the locale which inspired it should also be one of our best known.