Sligo University Hospital’s ED in ‘deplorable state’
It’s claimed that the Emergency Department in Sligo University Hospital is in a deplorable state. It’s emerged that at the beginning of this week, one patient waited to be seen for over 20 hours…
Access to Cash Bill could go further – Comiskey
A cautious welcome has been given to the ‘Access to Cash’ bill. The Department of Finance says legislative intervention was needed to stop more ATMs being removed from communities as banks move away from…
Workers at Abtran in Sligo launch ballot on possible industrial action
It’s emerged that workers at Abtran in Sligo have launched a ballot on possible industrial action. The call centre company has offices in Finisklin and in Cork. The workers, represented by the Independent…
Donegal TEN-T Project gets cabinet approval to move to planning stage
Cabinet has given approval for the Donegal TEN-T Priority Route Improvement Project to move to the planning stage. The project looks to address critical transport deficiencies along three targeted sections- the Ballybofey-Stranorlar bypass, Letterkenny to…
Donegal Town playground set for makeover
The playground in Donegal Town is getting a makeover this week. Work on the upgrade of the playground began today. It’ll be carried out by Donegal County Council over a 12 week period…
Salmon death toll in Ballisodare River reaches over 1,000
The salmon death toll in Ballisodare River has now reached over one thousand. Inland Fisheries Ireland is continuing to investigate the cause of the deaths this week. More than 1,070 wild Atlantic salmon…
Sligo University Hospital among most overcrowded today
Sligo University Hospital was the one of the most overcrowded hospitals in Ireland today, according to the latest trolley watch report. There were 34 people awaiting admission there this morning – making it the…
