Voting gets underway in local, European Parliament elections, and divorce referendum
It’s election and referendum day with polling stations opening about now (7am). About 214,000 people across the north west are eligible to vote. There are 57,297 in Sligo, made up of more than 24,000 in…
Growing waiting lists for childcare places is ‘worrying’
The new manager of the Donegal County Childcare Committee says the growing waiting lists for childcare places in the county is worrying. At present Donegal only has the capacity to deal with 62% of the…
Hoax caller warning: ‘Hang up immediately’, advises gardai
Garda in Sligo are warning people to beware of hoax callers claiming to be from British Telecom. It’s understood the callers say they are calling to inform you there are issues with your broadband. They…
Sligo/Leitrim Mountain Rescue hopeful of funding boost after minister’s announcement
Sligo/Leitrim Mountain Rescue is hoping it will benefit from a €250,000 grant announced for Mountain Rescue Ireland today by Minister Shane Ross. Alan Sayers, PRO of Sligo/Leitrim Mountain Rescue, says he hopes his team will…
New family room at Sligo University Hospital
A newly developed family room has been opened at Sligo University Hospital. The space can accommodate up to twelve people and can facilitate overnight stays. The area is located in the Medical 7 ward and…
MEP candidate says more needs to be done to interest young people in European matters
More needs to be done to encourage young people in Ireland to increase their interests in European matters. That’s according to Fine Gael Midlands North West European candidate, Maria Walsh, The European candidate says young…
Help for owners of thatched properties in Donegal
Thatched property owners throughout County Donegal are being encouraged to apply for funding under the Thatch Repair Grant Scheme. The scheme aims to conserve Donegal’s traditional thatched roof buildings as well as providing specialist advice.…
