Sligo University Hospital the second most overcrowded hospital in June
According to the latest figures from the INMO, Sligo University Hospital was the second most overcrowded hospital in the country throughout the month of June. The figures show that 822 people were waiting on trolleys in Sligo, second only to University Hospital Limerick, where 1,689 were left waiting for a…
Criticism of man being appointed CEO of Women for Election
There’s been criticism of the decision by the Woman for Election organisation to appoint a man as its new CEO. Two Leitrim supporters of Women for Election insist the decision was wrong and not in its best interests
Sligo’s Mickey O’Hehir appointed President of Connacht Rugby
Sligo’s Michael O’Hehir has been appointed as the new President of Connacht Rugby for the 2023/2024 season. His appointment was confirmed on Thursday night at Connacht AGM, held at the Clayton Hotel in Galway. Sligo Rugby Club’s new President, Rory Raftery, was also installed as Chair of the Connacht Professional…
Donegal advertising for new senior team manager
Donegal GAA is now inviting applications for a new senior team manager. The county is on the lookout for a new bainisteoir after interim boss Aidan O’Rourke and selector Paddy Bradley stepped away following the team’s All-Ireland football preliminary quarter-final exit against Tyrone last weekend. They took temporary charge midway…
Coleman signs contract extension with Everton
Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has signed a one-year contract extension with Everton. The deal means the 34-year-old Killybegs native will now preparte for a 15th season – and is set to captain the club again next season. The right-back, who joined Everton from Sligo Rovers in January 2009…
Water Disruption reported in Ballisodare and Carraroe
Hundreds of homes and premises in parts of Sligo are facing water disruption today as a major burst water pipe in Ballisodare. It’s understood that Homes and businesses in a large area including Ballisodare, Carraroe will be impacted. The leak is believed to have taken place close to…
Sligo syndicate scoop Lotto prize
A syndicate in Sligo is €250,000 richer this morning. The group were the winners of the Lotto Plus 2 draw that was made on May 20th, after purchasing their ticket online. The winners said that the quarter of a million euro prize was by far the biggest they had ever…