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Confirmation from an Irish Rail official that there will be no new carriages on the Sligo-Dublin line for at least another two years is yet another example of the lack of government funding for the north west and rural areas in general. That’s according to the chairperson of the Sligo…

There’s a drop in the number of people on hospital trolleys in the north west today. There’s a total of 36 waiting for a bed, compared to 41 yesterday. 21 of today’s patients on trolleys are in Letterkenny University. Yesterday, the number in Letterkenny was 13. There are 15 patients…

The operator of one of the north west’s leading horse riding centres and stables is welcoming confirmation that the 9% VAT rate is to be continued for approved riding centres. The Department of Finance has confirmed that horse riding centres are considered to be a sports facility for the purposes…

Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths:      Tim Newell, Sligo Pat Keown, Garrisson Margaret O Gara, Glencolmcille Henry McDermottroe, Ballinafad Mary Mc Carrick, Coolaney Eithne O Connor, Kilcock and Geevagh Patrick Greene, Donegal Town   Tim (Timmy) Newell, Veeceeze, Pearse Road, Sligo.  Suddenly at his home.…

One of County Sligo’s most renown fishing lakes will now be managed to ensure that its wild brown trout not only survives but thrives. Lough Arrow, on the Sligo/Roscommon border, is among about a half dozen western lakes for which former Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton…