Local pantomime producers angered over NPHET restriction proposals
Local pantomime groups have criticised the NPHET recommendation on restricting indoor community activities for children which would include a restriction on their attendance at Christmas pantomimes. Producers of the Corran Players pantomime in Ballymote and the Abbey Arts Production pantomime in Ballyshannon react OceanFM Ireland · Local pantomime producers…
Information sought on burglaries in Manorhamilton and Drumkeeran
There have been two more burglaries in the North Leitrim area in the past week. Gardai are appealing for information in relation to incidents on Church Lane in Manorhamilton on Saturday night last, and on the Dowra Road in Drumkeeran last Thursday night OceanFM Ireland · Information sought on…
North west tourism providers, hospitality, even Santa want clarity on Covid restrictions
Tourism and hospitality providers in the north west are appealing to the government to provide clarity on how the latest restrictions being proposed by the National Public Health Emergency Team will impact them in the lead-up to Christmas. Pantos can go ahead this year, but the Health Minister says children…
McConalogue thinks Mica scheme will be accepted by those affected
Ministers are to sign off on a redress scheme for thousands of Mica-affected homeowners later. The plans involve covering 100 percent of re-building costs, up to a maximum of 420,000 euro, and a € 10,000 rental allowance for families A building standards regulator would also be established to ensure a…
Foxes Den water treatment plant in Sligo upgraded
Works have been completed on Sligo Town’s primary drinking water treatment plant which will result in a significant upgrade at the Foxes Den plant. Irish Water and Sligo County Council have upgraded the Foxes Den treatment plant, providing a 50% increase in capacity. Director of services with Sligo County Council…
Assessment of staffing needs in Sligo University Hospital to take place
An independent assessment of staffing requirements at Sligo University Hospital and a Workplace Relations Commission meeting to discuss the situation at the hospital. These are among the items agreed that led to the cancellation of a protest by nurses that was to have taken place outside Sligo University Hospital this…
Nurses’ protest planned for Sligo University Hospital has been stood down
A lunchtime protest by nurses over staffing levels and working conditions that was planned for today outside of Sligo University Hospital has been stood down. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation had threatened a public protest to highlight the challenges experienced by members on a day-to-day basis. Concern…