Concerns over waiting lists for insulin pump therapy at Sligo University Hospital
It’s emerged that there are currently 30 people are on an indefinite waiting list for insulin pump therapy at Sligo University Hospital. At present there is no dedicated diabetes pump specialist at the hospital…
Scanlon upset by online abuse of Brian Cowen
A Sligo Leitrim Fianna Fáil TD has hit out at those who have left what he describes nasty comments on line regarding the former Taoiseach Brian Cowen. The former Fianna Fáil leader and Laois…
Major Oil Spill reported in Drumkeerin area.
Motorists in the North Leitrim area are being urged to proceed with caution this morning on the main Drunkeerin to Manorhamilton road. The fire services are currently treating an oil spill three kilometres from Drumkeerin…
No county in the country has the minimum level of dementia support according to new figures
A Labour Senator is calling on the Health Minster to come into the Seanad and discuss the needs of Alzheimer’s patients and their families. It’s after figures released by the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland show…
New Midlands/North West MEP, Maria Walsh, says mental health key focus during term
New Midlands North-West MEP, Maria Walsh, says mental health issues will be a key focus of her work during her term in office. She says she’s hoping to join two European Parliamentary committees – the…
First of three text alert scheme renewal nights takes place this evening in Ballintogher
A number of registration nights are taking place over the coming weeks for community text alert schemes. The first is on tonight in Ballintogher hall at 8pm, Callaghans Pub in Ballygawley on Friday the 12th…
Hopes US Vice President, Mike Pence, will visit ancestral home in South Sligo
Sligo County Council is to reissue a previous invitation to US vice president Mike Pence to visit the county. It comes amid reports that dates for a trip to Ireland by Mr Pence in early…
