Productive meeting held with fishing reps and Ministers
Government Ministers are said to have reaffirmed their commitment in helping the fishing industry in Killybegs and elsewhere. It follows what’s been described as a positive meeting held in Government buildings this week. During the meeting, various challenges facing the industry were highlighted and it’s now envisaged that…
Questions over student accomodation in North West
There are calls on the Government to further invest in student accommodation in the North West. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien confirmed an investment of €100 million to deliver more than 1,000 student accommodation beds, which includes 493 beds in UCD, 405 in DCU and 116 in Maynooth. Sligo-Leitrim…
New HSE dashboard shows how busy Sligo University Hospital is
A new HSE dashboard lets patients see how busy Sligo and Letterkenny University hospitals are. The data also shows how many other patients are being treated for their condition around the country. It’s an expansion of how the HSE and Department of Health share data. The data…
Two people hospitalised following crash in south Donegal
Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash in south Donegal. The two vehicle collision happened on the N15 in Donegal Town yesterday evening at around 6.10pm. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene and a man in his 40s and a woman in her 70s…
Clarification sought over Sligo’s addition to Defective Concrete Blocks scheme
Clarification has been sought over Sligo’s addition to the Defective Concrete Blocks scheme. It was confirmed some time ago that Sligo, along with other counties, would be included to support homeowners affected by the defective blocks crisis. However, since that confirmation, there has been little to no update…
Tori Towey back with her family in Boyle after Dubai ordeal
Tori Towey is back with her family in Boyle today after her ordeal in Dubai. She was arrested in the UAE for attempted suicide and drinking alcohol, following alleged gender-based violence. The 28 year-old arrived into Dublin Airport yesterday with her mum, Caroline after the Government intervened. …
XL Bully dogs to be banned in Ireland
XL Bully dogs are to be banned in Ireland. Breeding, importing, selling or rehoming of the breed will be outlawed from October this year. The move to ban XL bullies comes after a spike in the number of attacks by ‘dangerous’ dogs, including the death of Nicole Morey in…