Gardaí appeal for information on car fire outside Leitrim TD’s home
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information in relation to a car being set on fire outside of a Leitrim TD’s home this week. Gardai are in the early stages of an investigation and have…
Allocation of funding for Agricultural shows in the north west
A local Senator has welcomed the allocation of funding for Agricultural shows in the north west. Minister Michael Ring recently announced funding of €600,000 for Agri shows with each show to receive at least €5,000.…
Trolley figures spike in the North West
Both university hospitals in the North West have been ranked within the top 5 worst affected hospitals in the country today. Sligo University Hospital is the 4th worst affected hospital in the country, with Letterkenny…
Irish Heart Foundation offering free heart health checks in Manorhamilton
The Irish Heart Foundation is rolling out a Mobile Health Unit across part of Leitrim this week. Today, Tuesday, Oct 29th, a mobile unit is offering free heart health checks in Manorhamilton until 4 pm.…
Bláithin Gallagher chosen as the Green Party candidate for Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon constituency
Bláithin Gallagher has been chosen as the Green Party candidate for the upcoming general election in the Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon constituency. Votes were cast last night in the Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo…
Rural areas see largest increase in drug crime
The largest increase in drug crime is outside of Dublin. That’s according to the latest CSO figures. There were 214 drug crime arrests made in Co. Sligo last year, up by almost 85% over the…
Fears Fair Deal scheme numbers will continue to rise as cold months approach
There are fears the number of people waiting for a place under the Fair Deal Scheme will continue to rise over the coming cold months. The number waiting on Fair Deal rose from 525 nationally…
