Donegal Vitamin D deficiency — balanced diet also important
A balanced diet and no more than 15 minutes of unprotected sun exposure a day is enough to maintain a healthy level of Vitamin D. That’s according to the Irish Cancer Society, which says it…
Delay in issuing Turf Cutting Cessation Scheme payments criticised
The delay in issuing Turf Cutting Cessation Scheme payments for people living in north west region is being criticised. The scheme was put in place by the Government for those affected after cutting turf on…
Alleged photo-taking of children in Rossnowlagh reported to gardai
Parents are urged to be vigilant after claims that efforts were made to take photos of children in Rossnowlagh, Co Donegal. It follows allegations that three men in a silver-coloured van, believed to be hired,…
Sligo gardai make arrests in burglary, theft cases
Gardai have made a number of arrests following burglaries in Sligo town. It follows two aggravated burglaries which occurred yesterday. Some property has been recovered. Two men have been arrested and are being questioned. Separately,…
Pringle slams cut to Rehabilitative Training Allowance
A Donegal TD is accusing the HSE and the government of targeting some of the most vulnerable people with a proposal to abolish a training allowance for those with disabilities from September 1st. It would…
MacSharry calls for return to mediation in Ryanair pilots’ dispute
Sligo/Leitrim TD and Fianna Fail spokesman on Transport Marc MacSharry is calling on both sides in the Ryanair pilots dispute to return to mediation. It’s as Irish holiday-makers face travel disruption next week, with the…
Trolley waiting figures continue to rise in Sligo University Hospital
The number of patients being forced to wait for a bed in Sligo University Hospital has been steadily rising. On Monday and Tuesday, the Hospital had the 4th highest waiting times in the country with…