Letterkenny University Hospital most over crowded in the country
Letterkenny University Hospital is the most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today with 40 people awaiting admission. Seven people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 33 were waiting on wards. It’s almost…
Man accused of Jimmy Loughlin murder to appear in court today
A man accussed of killing a man in Sligo Town earlier this year is due in court today. 20 year old Jimmy Loughlin was found dead at a house at Connolly Street in February. 31-year-old…
Irish Rail urge people going to see Pope to book train tickets in advance
Irish Rail is urging people hoping to travel to see the Pope next month to book their seats now. Demand for train seats is expected to be unprecedented, with gardai and traffic managers advising people…
Hill-walker airlifted to hospital in Co Donegal
A hill-walker is being treated in hospital after getting into difficulty in Co Donegal yesterday evening. The incident happened in Glenveagh National Park. The alarm was raised following reports of missing walkers, with Donegal Mountain…
HSA Report: Farming the most dangerous job
47 people died as a result of work-related incidents in 2017. Figures from the Health and Safety Authority’s annual report show the agricultural sector again has the highest fatality rate – recording 24 deaths last…
Ward family: ‘We will move out of Glenview if McGinleys move in’
A member of a Traveller family who live at a halting site in Sligo Town says they will not share the site with another Traveller family. The Ward family currently live at the Glenview Halting…
Council seeking further information on Lough Talt water plant application
Sligo County Council is seeking further information on a planning application from Irish Water for proposed essential works on the Lough Talt Water Treatment Plant in South Sligo. Users of the supply are on a…
