UK ban fracking but Love Leitrim claim it’s a stunt
Love Leitrim have described the recent temporary ban on fracking in England as a ‘pre election stunt’. The decision at the weekend by the UK government comes into immediate effect and is a major U- turn on their previous views. Notably, Northern Ireland is absent from this temporary ban as…
North West community projects to benefit from funding
Almost €1m in funding is to benefit numerous community projects in the North West. The investment comes from the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2019. The scheme is part of the Action Plan for Rural Development with the aim being to enhance…
Strandhill Campus to become international video game development hub
The technology park in Strandhill is being re branded as Strand Campus. The campus aims to become an international video game development hub and has already secured €1.9m through the enterprise Ireland Regional Development Fund. The gaming industry is worth over $130b which is bigger than moth the movie and…
North West Hospitals hit again with high number of patients on trolleys
Letterkenny University Hospital is the 3rd worst affect hospital in the country today when it comes to the number of people awaiting a bed. 46 patients are being forced to wait in Letterkenny with Sligo University Hospital also experiencing high waiting numbers with 35. The statistics come from the Irish…
Planned Power outages in County Sligo
Power is out in a number of homes and businesses in County Sligo. There are planned outages in the Collooney area which is affecting 17 customers with the the power to be restored by 5 pm this evening. There is are outages in Gorteen which is affecting 13 customers and…
‘Don’t Ignore The Signs of Heart Failure’ campaign to take place in Sligo
The Irish Heart Foundation are to hold an information evening on heart failure. The free event is part of their ‘Don’t Ignore The Signs of Heart Failure’ campaign and is aimed at those affected by heart failure, their carers and anyone who is concerned about the condition. It’s taking place…
Dante Leverock leaves Sligo Rovers
Dante Leverock is leaving Sligo Rovers. The Bermuda international defender hasn’t featured regularly for the first team since headbutting an opponent incident during an FAI Cup tie against Limerick back in August, which saw him receive a five-game suspension. The Rovers boss confirmed Leverock’s departure from the Showgrounds during a…