Planning permission granted for Donegal Town Maritime Centre
Planning permission has been granted for a maritime centre in Donegal Town. The new two-story building with viewing balconies and boat storage will be located at the pier in the town. Donegal Bay Rowing Club…
278 convictions for drink driving in the north west in 2018
There were 278 convictions for drink driving offences across the north west region last year. The figures from the Courts Service says 3,845 people were disqualified from driving due due to these offences in 2018…
Shoes collected by Sligoman help impoverished children in South Africa
Two-and-a-half thousand pairs of shoes collected as a result of an appeal by a Sligoman are now making life at least a little better for impoverished children in South Africa. Sligo-based landscape photographer Ciaran McHugh…
New regulations could result in higher after-school care costs
Amid fears that aftercare costs for school children are set to rise, there are calls for government subsidies to help hard-pressed parents and childcare providers in the region. New regulations are due to come into…
Sligo UH has third highest number of people waiting on hospital beds
Sligo University Hospital has the third highest number of people waiting on hospital beds in the country today. The latest INMO Trolley Watch figures are reporting there are 27 waiting on a hospital bed. University…
Protest planned in Sligo against Trump’s visit to Ireland
A protest is being planned in Sligo against the US president’s visit to Ireland. The ‘United Against Racism’ organisation in Sligo is seeking members of the public to come out in support of the demonstration.…
Motorists warned of dangerous driving conditions on N17
Motorists are advised to proceed with extreme caution on the N17 from Ballymote to Collooney. A bad Oil spill has occurred and driving conditions are being described as very dangerous.