Staffing a key issue for striking nurses
More than 3,000 nurses throughout Sligo, Leitirm and Donegal are continuing their protest action this afternoon. The first all-out strike by the INMO since 1999 is the latest in an ongoing campaign for improved staffing…
Cold snap expected to last until the end of the week
As the north west deals with the aftermath of its first extensive snowfall of the winter, weather forecasters say the remainder of this afternoon, evening and tonight is expected to be mainly dry. However,…
Mandate says progress made in Tesco industrial dispute
The Mandate Trade Union says positive progress has been made with an industrial relations dispute involving Tesco workers at the Sligo and Carrick on Shannon stores. Pay, the removal of canteen and break-room facilities and,…
Motorist advised to drive with extreme caution after heavy snowfalls
Motorist across the north west are advised to drive with extreme caution this morning after heavy snowfalls overnight. Four to six inches of snow is reported on some roads with conditions expected to be hazardous…
Save Leitrim to hold forestry protest outside Dail today
The Save Leitrim Group will march later today on the Dáil to highlight their concerns over the amount of the county that has been planted with Sitka Spruce. Large numbers are expected to travel from…
Over 3000 nurses and midwives across the north west region on strike today
Picture: Corey Whyte Over 3000 nurses and midwives across the north west region are to go on strike this morning. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation members will join the picket line outside Sligo and…
Overflowing bottle banks damaging Leitrim tourism prospects
Over flowing bottle banks in Leitrim are doing serious damage to the County’s tourism industry. The issue of overflowing bottle banks was discussed recently at a Manorhamilton Municipal District meeting of Leitrim County Council. Fine…
