Will St Angela’s College be part of new technological university?
The Minister of Education has heard that an amalgamation between St Angela’s College in Sligo with the proposed new technological university for the north west makes more sense than continuing the link with NUI Galway. Fianna Fail Deputy Marc Mac Macsharry told Minister Harris in the Dail that the amalgamation…
Big increase in Covid cases across north west region
There’s been a big increase in the 14-day incidence rate across the north west region. The latest daily figures from the National Public Health Emergency Team shows 154 new cases were recorded in Co. Donegal, 24 in Sligo and 11 in Leitrim. During the past 14 days, the Sligo/Strandhill area…
Obituaries, Friday, January 15th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Jim Travers, Laghey Mary Maguire, Kiltyclogher Michael Crowley, Manorhamilton Nora McHugh, Dunkineely Gunter Linke, Collooney Jim Travers, Carrickbarr, Laghey, Co. Donegal. At Sligo University Hospital. Removal on Saturday morning, to St. Bridget’s…
I’ve never been so terrified in my life – Covid survivor gives emotional account of Sligo Hospital experience
Covid patient, Arylene Murphy from Ballyshannon has given a emotional and frightening account of her time battling the illness in Sligo Hospital. Arylene says the pain and suffering of people on the ward is something she will never forget, and that she has never been as terrified in her life.…
No ICU capacity left in Letterkenny hospital
Letterkenny University Hospital is now among 13 nationwide that have no ICU capacity left. Among others are hospitals in Galway, Portlaoise, Navan and Naas, according to statistics from the HSE. 32 intensive care beds are available nationwide across both adult and pediatric units. The latest available figures show that 1,846…
Pringle hits out at government over Covid
A Donegal TD is strongly criticising the government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. It follows criticism earlier this week from Sligo/Leitrim Deputy Marc MacSharry about the rollout vaccinations. Independent TD Thomas Pringle is now accusing the government of ‘gaslighting’, or confusing, the public with information from Ministers. Deputy Pringle made…
Legal advice on Enniscrone name change expected soon
The government minister responsible for placenames expects to soon have the legal advice in relation changing the official name of the west Sligo coastal town of Enniscrone. Local people have been campaigning for some time to have the name changed from that beginning with an ‘I’ to the more commonly…