Body recovered of workman following West Donegal search
Divers searching for a man in his 60s who fell from a bridge in Gweedore, Co Donegal, have found a body. The body was located approximately 200 yards from the bridge just before 3 o…
Row between Council Chief Executive and Cllr Declan Bree rumbles on at latest meeting
A row over whether a commitment to give Sligo Co Council an extra €750,000 or not rumbled on today. The Chief Executive claims he was given the commitment three years ago, but Cllr Declan Bree…
Three new psychologists for CAMHS will reduce waiting times
A spokesman for a suicide prevention and counselling service in the north west is welcoming the announcement of three new psychology posts for the region. It comes after the HSE confirmed that two psychologists have…
Action on social media content ‘long-overdue’
A mental health worker in the region is welcoming what’s being described as a landmark court settlement involving Facebook. The case — the first of its kind in the world — came before the High…
MacSharry against relaxing abortion laws
Just one of the TDs and Senators in the North West is against repealing the 8th amendment. The amendment gives equal right to life to the mother and child and so makes it impossible for…
Tusla promised a ‘systemic’ review of respite for children in care
The Ombudsman for children says a respite action plan should be available for all children in care. It’s after its new report which shows a lack of State support for a young woman with Downs…
Met Eireann warns of snow mid-week
Met Eireann’s warning there could be snow in parts of the country this week especially in inland areas of the North West. . A polar air mass is set to bring wintry showers and there’s…
