Investigation underway after school bus damaged in Enniskillen
An investigation is underway after a school bus was damaged in Enniskillen. Police have issued an appeal for information after damage was caused to the rear window of the bus at Shanmullagh Primary School, Lettermoney Road, Enniskillen. The incident is believed to have happened between the afternoons of…
General Public asked to consider all care options before presenting at Emergency Departments
Health Officials in the North West are urging the public to consider all care options this June Bank Holiday Weekend before presenting at Emergency Departments. It’s anticipated that large numbers will be attending Emergency Departments over the next number of days and as a result frontline staff…
Road reopens following Donegal explosion
The road at Brinlack in west Donegal has reopened following a fatal explosion earlier this week. 43 year old Stephen Montgomery died as a result of the incident. His funeral takes place tomorrow. Gardai say that they are continuing to investigate all circumstances surrounding the explosion.
Sligo University Hospital third most overcrowded in Ireland
Sligo University Hospital was the third most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today. A total of 37 people awaiting admission to the two main North West hospitals. 21 were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 16 were waiting at Letterkenny. Limerick was the worst hit today…
Fears expressed by Ballyshannon councillor that Heritage projects in Donegal are missing out on funding
Concern has been raised that some heritage projects in Donegal are missing out on potential funding; It said to be down to insufficient resources in place and has led to calls for an assistant heritage officer to be employed to cope with the workload. The five year county…
Leitrim councillor says industrial action by retained fire fighters comes as a last resort
A Leitrim councillor says industrial action being taken by retained fire fighters comes as ‘a last resort’ after they previously had raised concerns over in adequate numbers of serving members. SIPTU members employed as Retained Fire Services firefighters by local authorities will begin a campaign of industrial action on…