Fears overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital will escalate again
There are fears that overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital will escalate again in the coming weeks. While the number waiting on trolleys and in overflow areas has decreased this week, this is said to…
One year on: Skreen reflects on Tom Niland’s attack
The wider community of Skreen are mindful everyday of what happened to Tom Niland. That’s according to Skreen Parish Priest Fr Michael Gilroy who has been speaking to Ocean FM news a year on from…
Treasure Leitrim step up efforts in fight against prospecting work
The north Leitrim community of Manorhamilton are stepping up their efforts in the fight against any prospecting work being carried out in relation to gold and silver mining in the region. Representative of the Treasure…
Councillor defends use of term “Soft Independents”
There were tense scenes at the latest meeting of Sligo County Council, after a Sinn Féin Councillor labelled Independent representatives in government as “soft” when bringing motions forward. Councillor Arthur Gibbons claimed that current Independents…
Power outages reported in Drumkeerin
Several homes in remain without power in the north Leitrim area this morning following a power cut at 8pm on Tuesday evening. Thousands of people are currently without power in the Drumkeerin area. Crews have…
Thousands hit by power outage in Ballyshannon
Thousands of people are currently without power in the Ballyshannon area. Crews have been tasked to the scene and are carrying out repairs to the suspected fault. Power is expected to be restored…
Road closed in Strandhill due to weather
The route from Rathcarrick to St Anne’s Church of Ireland, Strandhill is currently impassable and will be closed until further notice. Sligo County Council is advising people to avoid this road and use alternative routes.
