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It’s hoped that tomorrow’s Budget will result in extra beds at Sligo University Hospital.   It comes as the Department of Health is to receive funding for 350 new beds in acute hospitals and 160 in community facilities.   It’s not yet known how that will benefit the likes of…

Sligo University Hospital has once again featured in the top list of the most overcrowded hospitals in Ireland. The INMO has today released its figures for the month of September. A total of 736 people waited for a bed at Sligo University Hospital over the course of last month. Sligo…

Family Resource Centres in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have renewed calls for adequate funding ahead of Budget 2025.   They are seeking a long-term sustainable funding model for FRCs, which is a minimum of €240,000 in supports granted per centre.   Fergal Landy, CEO of the Family Resources Centre National…

Frustration has been expressed over the increased number of dog fouling incidents at a north west rugby club’s facilities.   In post on social media, Donegal Town Rugby Club has appealed to dog owners to clean up after their pets.   The club say the problem has started to impact…

Councils in the likes of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal could stop cars and raid houses under plans for fresh crackdown on smoky fuel sales.   The measures are contained in a draft Air Pollution Bill which is currently being finalised.   Tighter controls on imported fuels would also be introduced,…

HSE Community Healthcare invites Everyone  to “Change Your Mind Festival 2024” Sunday 13th October, at Hawks Well Theatre Sligo from 11am. A day full of Activities including Guest Speakers, Exercise, Music, Dance Mindfulness, family fun & more  a free Event. Ireland’s first Mental Health Festival., Full details on changeyourmindfestival facebook page.

Councillors are set to make the final adjustments to the Sligo County Development Plan later today.   The plan sets out various developments for the county between now and 2030.   A number of amendments are to be voted on by local representatives today.   Fine Gael Cllr Thomas Walsh…