Government decision to freeze funds for eating disorder services questioned
The government has been urged to explain its decision to suspend funding for new eating disorder services last year. HSE figures show referrals to specialist treatment units rose by 60 per cent in 2020 versus…
‘Safehaven’ yacht scheme for refugee children a great success
A number of children from Sligo have taken part in the ‘Safehaven scheme’ which Sligo Yacht Club partook in over the summer. Safehaven is a non for profit founded by a Sligo woman, Shauna Fallon,…
Emergency funding needed to address issues at Sligo University Hospital
A local TD is calling for emergency funding to cover the cost of hiring extra staff at Sligo University Hospital. The hospital has been among the worst hit in the country in recent times when…
14 day rate continues to rise across the region
The 14 day incidence rate of Covid-19 per 100,000 population across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal continues to rise. The latest figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre shows the rate in Co. Donegal is now…
First Communions to take place in parts of Sligo
It’s now likely that First Communions in parts of Sligo, Roscommon, Galway and Westmeath will go ahead despite public health advice. Government says baptisms, communions and confirmations should not take place at this time.…
Department of Housing recommendations on Mica offers little comfort
A Sligo Independent Councillor is expressing concern this morning over recent reports claiming that the Department of Housing are recommending to the Government not to agree to a 100% redress scheme for homes impacted by…
Online abuse of hospitality sector must be stopped
A Sligo restauranteur is urging the Government to come up with legislation that will punish those found guilty of co-ordinating or engaging in the practice of booking tables in restaurants and then not…
