St Angela’s College, IT Sligo to discuss merger
Staff from IT Sligo and St Angela’s College in Clogherevagh, Sligo, have agreed to enter formal negotiations with a view to merging. It comes as IT Sligo prepares to become part of a planned technological…
Gardai renew appeal nine years after Donegal man’s murder
Gardai have issued a renewed appeal for information about the murder of a Donegal man nine years ago today. Today, Tuesday February 9th, is the 9th anniversary of the murder of 24-year old Andrew Allen.…
More than 150 jobs secured as Cara pharmacy group taken over
The Cara pharmacy group says more than 150 jobs from Cork to Donegal have been secured following a High Court decision to approve a plan allowing the group exit examinership. Patrick McCormack, the CEO of…
O’Donnell’s Bakery, StoryLab among finalists in National Enterprise Awards
A number of businesses in the north west are among the finalists who have been nominated for the National Enterprise Awards, the final of which will take place online this Thursday. They include O’Donnells Bakery…
Pharmacists ‘should be involved in vaccine rollout’
A Donegal TD is calling on the Minister for Health to ensure that pharmacists are included in the Covid vaccine rollout. Independent Deputy Thomas Pringle says that while the Irish Pharmaceutical Union had received assurances…
INMO call on Oireachtas Health Committee for compensation
A north west representative for the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called for all nurses and midwifes to receive compensation for their work during the Covid pandemic. The INMO is before the Oireachtas…
Westlife to embark on major tour to include US
Westlife has announced it will be embarking on its “biggest ever” world tour. The Group with strong Sligo connections has also indicated it will release a new album this year. The band, which features Sligo’s…
