Sligo IFA chairperson says Food Visions plan must be backed by money
The chairperson of the Sligo branch of the Irish Farmers Associations says the government’s ‘Food Visions 2030’ plan needs to have substance. Kathleen Henry says while the idea is welcome, it must be backed by…
Thunderstorms warning
A Status Yellow weather warning for thunderstorm has been issued for the whole country by Met Éireann. The warning is valid from 6am tomorrow Thursday morning until 7pm tomorrow evening The forecaster is predicting thundery…
Achonry bishop says it had never been planned in his diocese to go ahead with Confirmations, First Confessions and First Communions this month
A local bishop says his diocese is not going ahead with Confirmations, First Confessions and First Communions this month. In a statement issued this afternoon, the Bishop of Achonry says it had never been planned…
Efforts underway to keep 24-hour ATM in Ballymote
Efforts are taking place in Ballymote to keep a 24-hour ATM in the south Sligo town. It’s after Bank of Ireland’s decision to close its branches in Ballymote and Tubbercurry. In Ballymote, the only external…
Ryanair announce winter flights from Knock to Malaga
For the fourth time in recent months, Ryanair has today announced new services from Ireland West Airport. Today’s announcement is a new weekly service this winter from Knock to Malaga, which currently operates only during…
54 patients waiting for a bed in Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals
The north west is among the worst hit regions today when it comes to those waiting on a bed. A total of 54 people are waiting on trolleys or chairs in Sligo and Letterkenny University…
Over €40m so far given to healthcare projects in the north west this year
Over €40m has so far been allocated for numerous healthcare projects across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal this year. This includes €9.52m towards the new 80 Community Nursing unit replacing the existing beds at the Sheil…
