More equitable health system required to retain GP’s
A long-serving north-west rural GP says the key to a good and more equitable health system is to have adequately resourced primary care and GP services. For this to happen, Blacklion-based Dr Carroll O Dolan says it’s important that GPs are content, that there’s incentives for young doctors and…
INHFA: Hillwalkers shouldn’t take farmers’ patience, goodwill for granted
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association has outlined concerns around public access and hillwalking and is warning of a very difficult summer if farmer concerns are not addressed. The Association’s National Vice President, Pheilim Molloy, stressed the need for immediate engagement between State bodies, local authorities and farmers. He…
Summerhil & St Attracta’s beaten in Connacht Colleges Championship
There was disappointment on Wednesday for both Sligo schools in gaelic football’s Connacht Colleges senior A championship quarter-finals. Summerhill College were beaten by St Coleman’s of Claremorris by three points, 3-10 to 1-13, in Bekan. St Attracta’s of Tubbercurry lost to Claregalway College by seven, 2-13 to 2-6. In the…
Families still cautious in making funeral arrangements despite easing of Covid restrictions
Funeral undertaker, David McGowan, says people are still remaining cautious when it comes to attending wakes, funerals and services despite the lifting of Covid restrictions. He’s outlining whether funeral arrangements have changed greatly since the restrictions were eased at the weekend OceanFM Ireland · Families still cautious in making…
Sligo’s new Bus Route debated in the Dáil
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has raised the need for a third Sligo town bus route ( ‘S3’) to be established immediately. Deputy Marc MacSharry raised the issue in the Dáil this morning. Deputy MacSharry wants the transport Minister, Eamon Ryan to direct the National Transport Authority and provide the…
48-hour work stoppage by SFPA inspectors and clerical staff at Killybegs
Killybegs is among six sea fishery harbours around the coast where an ongoing 48-hour work stoppage by fisheries inspectors and clerical staff threatens to affect the landing of fish catches. The work stoppage, which began at midnight, involves FORSA members at the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority. FORSA says the dispute…
Donegal TD dismayed with lack of protection for LGBTI community
A Donegal TD has told the Council of Europe that politicians across the continent must do more to support the LGBTI Community. Independent TD, Thomas Pringle, says hate crime against LGBTI people is on the rise. Deputy Pringle took part in a Council of Europe debate on the…