Sligo councillor says Ireland among worst in Europe for access to new medicines
A Sligo councillor says Ireland is among the worst countries in western Europe when it comes to access to new medicines. Independent Socialist Councillor Declan Bree was commenting this afternoon after proposing at a council…
Sligo Councillors meeting in effort to pass budget for year ahead
Sligo county councillors are meeting around now for a second time this evening in an effort to pass a budget for the year ahead. They failed to pass the budget last Monday after Fianna Fail…
IFA Livestock Chairman says Beef Task Force must deliver real results
IFA National Livestock Chairman, Angus Woods, says that the Beef Task Force must deliver real results. That’s according to the IFA National Livestock Committee Chairman, Angus Woods. Mr. Woods says farmers are angry at low…
Letterkenny University hospital extend no visitor policy due to high number of people with flu symptoms
Letterkenny University Hospital have extended their no visitor rules today. No one is allowed to visit Letterkenny University Hospital other than exceptional circumstances and following approval with a ward manager. The reasoning is due to…
Sligo man named locally as Galway assault victim
The man who died after allegedly been assaulted in an incident in County Galway yesterday morning has been named locally as Charles Townsend, of Union, Ballisodare in Sligo. Mr. Townsend, who was in his 60’s,…
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says any form of intimidation or bullying will not be tolerated
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says any form of intimidation or bullying will not be tolerated in the council. Fianna Fail Councillor Tom MacSharry was responding to claims of bullying by another councillor. The…
Protest over budget proposals taking place outside Sligo County Council building
A protest is taking place outside the council building in Sligo Town over this years budget proposals. This comes as meeting of councillors is to resit this evening following last weeks failure to adopt this…
