Jim and Leo’s salute to Sligo sport
More than a celebration of Sligo sport – a history of the county and its people…Jim and Leo Gray talk about their new book, ‘Local Heroes: A Celebration of Sligo Sport’, featuring 20 sports stories over 70 chapters OceanFM Ireland · Jim and Leo’s salute to Sligo sport
Justice Minister justifies allowing night clubs to open until 6am
The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has been defending the introduction of new licensing laws, including allowing night clubs to open until 6am and the extension of pub opening hours. The Minister insists there has been significant consultation with a range of organisations and representative groups ahead of the move…
109 people waiting on hospital trolleys in North West
There are 109 people on trolleys in hospitals across the North West today, Tuesday. Sligo University Hospital is the second most overcrowded in the country this morning, with 58 people waiting for a bed there today. Letterkenny University Hospital is the third most overcrowded in the country with…
Sligo University Hospital under significant pressure
The Emergency Department at Sligo University Hospital is under significant pressure today with high attendances over the bank holiday weekend and long waiting times experienced by patients. The high number of people attending who need to be admitted for ongoing treatment means that there is pressure on bed availability.…
Gardai working to prevent burglaries with communities across North West
Gardai are continuing to work with communities across the North West to prevent burglaries. Gardai have issued a statement today as it relates to some crime prevention advice. Keeping the burglar out starts with keeping gates closed. An open gate is an invitation onto your property, but if…
Status Yellow wind and rain warning issued for Wednesday
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind and rain warning for all of Ireland for tomorrow Wednesday, November 2nd. The warnings come into force from 4am until 10pm on Wednesday. It will be very windy on Wednesday with widespread gales with some severe and damaging gusts. A spell of…
County Sligo records almost 1,850 criminal offences in 2021
There were almost 1,850 criminal offences reported in County Sligo in 2021. It comes as 40 per cent of Garda stations across the country recorded an increase in crime last year compared to pre-covid levels in 2019. An analysis of CSO figures by the Irish Independent found fraud…