Early voters cast their ballots on way to work
Voters in the north west going to the polls today will elect 18 councillors in Sligo, six in the Manorhamilton area of north Leitrim and six in south Donegal. In Sligo, they will be choosing…
Sligo-based group condemns lack of abortion services a year after referendum
A year after the abortion referendum, a Sligo-based group is hitting out at what it says is the continuing lack of abortion services available in the north west region. The Sligo Action for Reproductive Rights…
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…
