Call for action as patients being ‘warehoused’ in Emergency Departments
One listener to Ocean FM this week recalled how he had to spend 45 hours on a trolley last week at Sligo University Hospital before being sent home. The listener said the reality of the…
Junior Tourism Minister can give no guarantees regarding future of Inishmurray Island boat tours
The Minister of State for Tourism says he cannot give any guarantees that boat tours will be able to run to Inishmurray Island this Summer. The island off Co Sligo is famous for having one…
Media reports say Pope may arrive in Knock next August for start of Irish visit
Ireland West Airport at Knock says its fully equipped to cater for a papal visit. But a spokesman says reports of the Pope arriving there next August is ‘speculation’ at this stage. Media reports this…
Donegal travel agent says people going to France hit by ferry issue
A Donegal Travel Agent says holiday-makers going to France in July are being seriously impacted with by the situation emerging at Irish Ferries over the weekend. Irish Ferries took the decision to cancel a number…
IPU says new deal will save most post offices
The Irish Postmasters Union says the new deal reached with An Post will protect the future of many post offices in this region. Last week, An Post and the IPU reached a deal that they…
Garda warning after break-ins to parked cars
Gardai in County Sligo are urging car owners to be vigilant after there was a number of break-ins in the north of the county. Parked vehicles in the Bunduff, Cliffoney and Grange areas were targetted…
New Garda facebook page launched for Sligo Leitrim
Gardai in Sligo and Leitrim have launched a new Facebook page. They will update the page regularly with ongoing operations and any crime alerts in the area. Sergeant Jim Fox says he hopes the new…
