High numbers again waiting for beds in NW hospitals
The two main hospitals in the north west are again among those with the highest number of patients waiting for beds. There are 47 waiting on trolleys for beds in Letterkenny University Hospital. Thirty-one patients…
Doherty says Ireland is ‘hungry’ for political change
The latest political poll shows the people of Ireland are “hungry” for political change. That’s according to Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson and Donegal TD, Pearse Doherty. The latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll shows that…
GDPR Concerns expressed over planning section of council website.
A Sligo Councillor has raised concerns that the planning section of the County Council website could be used for means other than those for which it was intended. The website planning section holds blueprints…
Floodgate funding for Garavogue River
Funding has been allocated to upgrade 10 floodgates along the Garavogue in Sligo Town. There are 14 in total but four must remain open to allow fish to make their way along the river.…
Sligo residents must be included in defective block compensation scheme.
Sligo won’t be forgotten about in any defective block compensation scheme. That’s according to Sligo Sinn Fein Councillor and PRO of the Sligo Pyrite Action Group, Thomas Healy, who spoke at Friday’s protest outside of…
Enniscrone homeowners urged to be vigilant following burglaries
Gardai in Enniscrone are warning homeowners to be extra vigilant after a number of burglaries occurred in the region over the weekend. They are also seeking assistance from the public to help identify the…
Jobs boost for the north west
There’s good news on the jobs front this morning. VistaMed in Carrick-on-Shannon is set to Create 100 New Jobs. The company already employs 525 people in their outlets in Carrick-on-Shannon and Roosky. …