‘The official story doesn’t add up’ – Campaign calls for inquiry into Michael Leonard killing
A campaign for an inquiry into the killing of Donegal man Michael Leonard is being launched in Leinster House tomorrow. The 24 year old from Pettigo, died on May 17, 1973, just inside the Fermanagh border as he attempted to make his way home. This year marks the…
HSE under fire over projections for bed capacity increase at Sligo University Hospital
The HSE has come under fire over its projections for an increase in bed capacity at Sligo University Hospital. They predict that just 77 beds will be added to the facility over the next eleven years. This is despite a major population increase in the North West, according…
Speeding motorist caught with false discs in Donegal Town
Two motorists have been caught speeding in the Donegal Town area as part of National Slow Down Day. Gardai were out conducting speed checks yesterday when they clocked two vehicles travelling at 104KPH in an 80KPH speed zone. Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued. One of the…
Labour Party Leader makes representations on behalf of Sligo Hospital staff
The Labour Party Leader has highlighted a number of key concerns relating to Sligo University Hospital. Deputy Ivana Bacik, made representations on the floor of the Dail on behalf of staff at the hospital following a visit to Sligo on Monday. Waiting lists, delays in necessary infrastructure and…
Sligo has highest commercial vacancy rate in Ireland
Sligo has the highest commercial vacancy rate in the Republic of Ireland. According to the latest report from Geo Directory, Donegal came in third highest while the rate in Leitrim was lower than the national average. The commercial vacancy rate in Sligo decreased by 0.4 percentage points to…
Sheep farmers in Sligo and Leitrim are ‘at their wits end’
Sheep farmers in Sligo and Leitrim are at their wits end over what’s been described as a lack of certainty on getting an adequate price for their produce. With lambing season underway in earnest, farmers are said to be in limbo as to what return they will get for…
Springing into action – The return of In The Garden with Liam Feeney
In The Garden is back for the new gardening season – Liam Feeney of Feeney’s Garden Centre will all the advice you need to get your garden in shape this spring OceanFM Ireland · Springing into action – The return of In The Garden with Liam Feeney