Over 50 people waiting for a bed at North West Hospitals
There were over 50 people waiting for a bed at North West Hospitals this morning. The latest figures from the INMO show that 39 people were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 12 were waiting at Letterkenny University Hospital. Nationally, there 480 patients were waiting for…
HIQA report into Donegal disability centres to be raised in Dail
A South Donegal TD has expressed doubt over the HSE plans to address shortcomings in a number of disability centres in Donegal. Last week, a HIQA report revealed concerns relating to governance and oversight at the centres. The HSE has compiled a plan to address the issues raised…
Four motorists arrested in Leitrim over Bank Holiday
Four motorists were arrested in Leitrim over the weekend. Gardai assisted by personnel from customs conducted Mandatory Intoxicant Testing checkpoints as part of the bank holiday roads policing operations. Over 50 motorists were tested, resulting in four arrests, one was positive for alcohol while the other three were…
Sligo Councillor concerned over midwives not being able to take annual leave
A Sligo Councillor claims midwives in Sligo University Hospital are unable to take annual leave due to the shortage of staff. Fine Gael’s Thomas Walsh says the situation is not sustainable and is calling on the CEO of the Saolta Hospital Group, Tony Canavan, to announce what plans are…
Man dies following road traffic collision in Co. Donegal.
Two people were removed to Sligo University Hospital following at road traffic collision which took place on the N17 close to Collooney yesterday evening. The two occupants of a car were injured after their vehicle left the road and collided with a tree. It’s believed their injuries are…
Sligo minors celebrate Connacht title
Sligo LGFA minor gaelic footballers are Connacht ‘B’ football champions for 2022 after beating Roscommon in a dramatic free-kick shoot-out at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence on Monday. The teams finished level at the end of extra-time – Sligo 0-15 Roscommon 2-9 – and so the game was decided…
Boyle Celtic go three points clear with vital win
Boyle Celtic are three points clear at the top of the Roscommon & District League Premier Division with three games to go following 2-1 victory over Ballinasloe Town on Bank Holiday Monday. Coming into the game, both teams were level at the top of the table on equal points with…