Farmers urged to cut emissions and watch income grow
The Agriculture Minister a says he doesn’t accept over 50, 000 farmers jobs are in danger because of Ireland’s greenhouse emission targets. Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue says farmers’ incomes could actually increase under plans to cut emissions. The Donegal TD made the comments ahead of the Taoiseach addressing…
Paddy Wagon condemned as an offensive term
A listener to the North West Today show objected strongly to the use of the phrase Paddy Wagon contained in a text message read out, relating to Garda activity in Sligo Town on Halloween night. So is it an offensive term and why? Author and historian Joe McGowan clarifies …
Sligo Pyrite group to meet with Housing Minister
The Sligo Pyrite action group will meet with the housing minister Darragh O’ Brien today in relation to the defective blocks condition which is impacting a number of houses and buildings throughout the County. The virtual meeting is due to commence at 3.30 The Sligo Pyrite Group are…
Garda appeal after spate of weekend burglaries across North West
Gardai are appealing for information in relation to burglary incidents in the past week at Lurganboy in Manorhamilton, Drumkeeran, Mohill and Carrick-on-Shannon, as well as information on the robbery at a jewellery store in Donegal Town. Sergeant Aoife Hayes has the details on this week’s On The Beat OceanFM…
Trolley figures still high at Letterkenny University Hospital
Letterkenny University Hospital is once again today among the hospitals with the highest number of patients waiting on hospital beds. There are currently 57 patients waiting on a bed in Letterkenny University Hospital this morning with 15 of the patients in the emergency department. University Hospital Limerick with…
Moves by Minster Ryan to grant prospecting licence in Leitrim defies logic
A Sligo Leitrim TD is the latest local politician to issue calls on the Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan not to grant a Prospecting licence for gold in North Leitrim. Fianna Fail TD Marc MacSharry says the issuing of a licence for such a practice defies logic. …
Wheelchair user not happy at lack of assistance on Sligo train journey
Wheelchair user, Vicky Matthew, has criticised Iarnrod Eireann after her pre-booked assistance and ramp on a journey from Sligo to Dublin didn’t materialise. Vicky says it’s not the first time this has happened to her, and that she had to rely on the kindness of a fellow passenger to help…