An Post says payments will be available next week
Post offices closed at lunchtime today and will remain closed most likely until Monday. However, Social welfare recipients are being reassured their money will be waiting for them AFTER the snow storm. Uncollected payments are often…
President Higgins pays tribute to emergency services
“As the country prepares for the worst of the winter weather, may I extend deepest appreciation to all those who continue working under these conditions, for all our citizens, to keep the roads clear, maintain…
Twenty-five on trolleys in the region
There are 25 patients on trolleys in the North West today. There are 14 people waiting for admission at Letterkenny University Hospital. There are 11 people waiting at the Emergency Department at Sligo University Hospital.…
The latest on marts and milk collections
Some Marts in the region are also affected by the weather. The mart in Ballymote is cancelled this morning and Mohill mart is also cancelled on Saturday. Stephen Blewitt, general manager of the Aurivo…
Winter-ready information: Advice from the RSA and Local Authorities
Met Eireann has issued a Status Red severe weather warning for Storm Emma, with blizzard conditions expected that will result in significant accumulations of snow. The Road Safety Authority says roadusers are being urged to…
MacSharry comments lead to suspension of Dail for the second time in a month
Comments by Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry caused the suspension of the Dail again today for five minutes. It’s the second time the Fianna Fail TD has caused controversy in the Dail Chamber in the…
SPECIAL REPORT – Hundreds turn out for funeral of Jimmy Loughlin
Hundreds of mourners turned out for the funeral of Jimmy Loughlin in Co Sligo today. The 20-year-olds funeral took place in Ballintogher this afternoon. Our reporter Barry Whyte was there……
