16 patients with Covid-19 in north west hospitals
According to the latest figures from the HSE, there are 16 patients with Covid-19 in Letterkenny and Sligo University Hopsitals. The majority, 13 are waiting in Letterkenny and 3 in Sligo. While the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s Trolley Watch Figures show 31 people are waiting for a bed in…
Reports government will not support 100% redress for those impacted by mica
It’s being reported that the government will not support 100% redress for those impacted by mica. The Business Post says the state has told affected homeowners it does not support full compensation for thousands of homes damaged in the likes of Donegal, Sligo and Mayo. It comes as a number…
Angry councillor rejects Bundoran beach littered designation
Bundoran Cllr Michael McMahon has angrily rejected the findings of an Irish Business Against Litter League survey which deems Bundoran beach to be littered. Cllr McMahon has challenged IBAL personnel to come to the beach for themselves and see how volunteers are keeping it tidy OceanFM Ireland · Angry…
Financial pressures of back to schools impacting local families
Parents of school going children in the North West are being urged to explore what supports are in place to assist with back to schools costs. The manager of the Sligo Resource Centre says the costs associated with returning to school is putting pressure on several families across the…
Overcrowding at Emergency Department of Sligo Hospital worst he’s ever seen says consultant
Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Sligo University Hospital, Dr Mick Sweeney, has described the overcrowding situation at the Emergency Department of the Hospital as unprecedented. He feels there are a number of reasons which has led to increased pressure on staff, including the non-accessibility of some local GP services …
It’s vital that north west residents avail of vaccinations
The Director of public health for the HSE North-West has urged the public to avail of the new walk in vaccination centres which will be operating across Sligo Leitrim and Donegal. Ireland’s first walk-in vaccination centres will open this bank holiday weekend. People without an appointment will be able…
Strandhill among cleanest beaches in coastal litter survey
There have been contrasting results for local beaches and piers in a major new nationwide litter survey which was conducted by the business group ‘Irish Business Against Litter’ The study has found Strandhill in Sligo to be ‘Clean to European norms’ The Study has found that the majority of…