39 people waiting for beds at North West Hospitals today
There were 39 people waiting for beds at the two main North West Hospitals today. The latest trolley watch report shows there were 27 people waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 12…
TD urges Taoiseach to make sure that there is respect for life in society
The Taoiseach has been asked to outline how Ireland intends to respond the increasing number of serious and violent attacks that are taking place throughout the country. The issued was raised in the Dáil…
Yousef Palani to appear by videolink before Sligo District Court this morning
A 22-year-old man accused of murdering two men in Sligo is due to appear in court again this morning via videolink. It will be his third appearance in connection with the case. Yousef Palani,…
Council urged to explore funding avenues for cycleway in Sligo
Sligo County Council is being urged to explore funding avenues with a view towards developing a cycle and walkway in west Sligo. The route would be along the public road, connecting Ballisodare, Dunmoran Strand,…
Sligo Councillor says apology to to the victims of illegal adoptions is not enough
A Sligo councillor has described the apology from The Children’s Minister, Roderic O’Gorman to the victims of illegal adoptions in this country as ‘underwhelming’ Minister O Gorman apologised for the ‘deep hurt’ experienced by…
Appeal over alleged assault in Stranorlar
Gardaí have launched an appeal in relation to an alleged assault of a man in Stranorlar. The incident happened on Main Street yesterday evening at around 8pm. Gardai are appealing to anybody who…
Stranger homicide predicted years before fatal Sligo attack, inquest hears
A jury has returned a verdict of unlawful killing in the case of a 20-year-old Sligo man in 2018. Jimmy Loughlin died after being attacked by a stranger with a crowbar at his home.…
