New seafood trail along Wild Atlantic Way
A new seafood trail has been created along the west coast’s Wild Atlantic Way. Running from Donegal Town all the way to Erris in county Mayo the dedicated seafood trail includes a number of seafood…
Jury in Donegal murder case retires to consider verdict
A jury in the trial of a Donegal man accused of murdering his parents at their family home in Churchtown, Carndonagh has retired to consider a verdict. Julian Cuddihy admits killing James and Kathleen Cuddihy…
Scanlon: ‘Spend some of extra tax revenue on homecare in the north west’
A Sligo TD is urging the Taoiseach to ensure that some of the extra money allocated to the Department of Health this week goes homecare packages in the north west. Yesterday, the Cabinet gave out…
Three-quarters of people in mortgage arrears not showing up in court
Three quarters of people involved in mortgage arrears cases in court in Sligo this month either did not turn up for their cases or were not represented. But the Money Advice and Budgeting Service says…
Hospice consultant says palliative care services becoming more important
A Sligo-based expert in palliative care has highlighted the importance of learning how to improve services for those with life-limiting conditions or needing end-of-life care. Dr Anna Cleminson, consultant in palliative medicine at North West…
Indebted mortgage holders urged to show up or be represented when called to court
With more home repossession cases coming before the courts, an advisor with the Money Advice and Budgeting Service based in Sligo is pointing out the importance of people being present or represented when their cases…
Former Sligo mayor wants progress on new regional Garda HQ
A former mayor of Sligo has called on the Fine Gael Oireachtas members to push the case for a new garda regional headquarters building in Sligo. However, it’s understood a site has not even been…
