Feighan among Taoiseach’s nominees to the Seanad
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced his 11 appointments to the 25th Seanad. Six of those appointed are former Fine Gael TDs – James Reilly, Paudie Coffey, Michelle Mulherrin, Ray Butler, John O’Mahony and Frankie Feighan. Five of the appointees are independents and include Joan Freeman the founder of Pieta House…
HIQA: Nutrition and fresh drinking water not seen as priority in some hospitals
A review published by HIQA, the Health Information and Quality Authority, says nutritious food and access to drinking water are not viewed as a priority for some Irish hospitals. HIQA also says malnutrition affects more than a quarter of patients admitted to hospitals. HIQA has also found that lack of…
Sligo illustrator wins BT Sport Champions League competition
The winner of BT Sport’s pioneering #ChampionsDraw competition was today announced as Sligo illustrator Dan Leydon, after he won a public X-Factor-style competition on social media. Dan has now created a match poster for the final which features Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone and his Real Madrid counterpart Zinedine Zidane…
Enniscrone Councillor confident Blue Flag will return next year
An Enniscrone Councillor says he’s disappointed the local beach has not retained it’s blue flag status. However, Councillor Joe Queenan says the community will do everything in their power to ensure it is returned next year. The Blue Flag is an international award for beach excellence operated in Ireland by…
Sinn Fein TD rejects claims of abuse of Dail privilege
A Sinn Fein TD in Leitrim has rejected claims by the Garda Representative Association that he abused Dail privilege in making allegations about the force in Leitrim yesterday. Martin Kenny says he makes no apology for revealing allegations of malpractice in the force in county Leitrim in the Dail. These…
Sligo involved in remote control energy-saving scheme
Local authorities throughout the country can now avail of free energy-saving schemes for their houses, using remote technology. Sligo County Council is among the local authorities taking part. However, Leitrim and Donegal councils are, so far, not among the participants. Under the Smart Technology Energy Saving Scheme, houses are fitted…
Manorhamilton street to be renamed after MacDiarmada this Sunday
A day of commemoration and celebration will take place in Manorhamilton this Sunday to mark the renaming of Lower Main Street in the town. It is now to be known as Sean MacDiarmada Street in honor of the 1916 Proclamation signatory who lived in the townland of Corranmore, outside nearby…