37 people waiting for a bed at hospitals in North West
There were 37 people were waiting for a bed at hospitals in the North West this morning. There were 29 waiting at Sligo University Hospital while eight were waiting at Letterkenny University Hospital. Nationally, there were 461 admitted patients waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO…
General Election needed instead of rotating Taoiseach – Doherty
The leader of the third most popular political party in the last General Election should not become Taoiseach this year. That’s according to Donegal Sinn Fein Deputy, Pearse Doherty, who has called for a General Election instead of the rotation of position of Taoiseach in December OceanFM Ireland ·…
Killybegs fish weighing controversary leads to threats of blocking Dublin Port
A Donegal fisherman is warning that Dublin Port may have to be blocked over the ongoing fish weighing controversy at Killybegs. ‘The Lauren’ is yet another vessel caught up in the debacle – its catch ended up being sent to a fishmeal factory on Friday, resulting in a…
Rural issues discussed with Garda Commissioner & Sligo IFA
The Garda Commissioner Drew Harris visited Sligo yesterday where he held meeting local representatives of the Irish Farmers Association. Chief Superintendent Aidan Glacken also attended the meeting which discussed issues impacting the farming and rural communities. Kathleen Henry is the Chairperson of the Sligo branch of the IFA…
Owens and Guckian named in Team of the League
Leitrim duo Claire Owens and Michelle Guckian have been selected as part of the Lidl Ladies National Football Division Four Team of the League for 2022. Both St.Joseph’s’ Owens and Guckian of Kiltubrid have received recognition for their performance across the league campaign in which Hugh Donnelly’s side reached the…
Donegal quartet named in Team of the League
Four Donegal players have been selected on the Lidl Ladies National Football Division One Team of the League for 2022. Evelyn McGinley, Nicole McLaughlin, Niamh McLaughlin and Karen Guthrie have all received recognition for their performances. All four players started in Donegal’s league final defeat to All-Ireland Champions Meath in…
Councillor claims latest report shows the urgency of hiring additional staff at Sligo University Hospital
A new report into Nurse staffing levels at Sligo University Hospital has found there is a ‘significant shortage of staff’ in the Emergency Department. The review finds a minimum of 53 Whole Time Equivalent Staff are required to meet demand, or up to 80 Registered Nurses and Healthcare…