Vandalism at ancient tombs ‘attack on our heritage’
A Fianna Fail Cllr has described vandalism at the ancient tombs at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery as an attack on Ireland and our heritage. A Garda investigation is continuing into the incident with Gardai describing…
42 people waiting for a bed at two main North West hospitals
There were 42 people waiting for a bed at the two main North West hospitals this morning. According to the latest trolley watch report there were 23 people waiting at Sligo University Hospital while…
Fishing industry to be part of floating wind farm plans for Killybegs
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation and Sinbad Marine Services have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with global floating offshore wind developer and technology provider, Hexicon AB. The innovative and historic partnership is predicated on a…
Power outages affecting parts of Sligo & Leitrim
Over 1000 people are currently without power in Sligo and Leitrim. The majority of affected premises are in Drumshanbo while over 130 homes are without power in Collooney. Crews are currently carrying out…
Calls for more nurse specialists in neurology at Sligo University hospital
More nurse specialists in neurology are urgently needed at Sligo University hospital. That’s according to the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI), which held a briefing on the issue for TDs and Senators last week…
North West continues to experience big increase in house prices
A new report shows property prices have increased by 9.5 percent in the past year. Data published by property website, Daft.ie, shows that house prices in Sligo rose by 15% while both Leitrim and…
Foreign Affairs Minister acknowledges North West worst affected by passport debacle
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has acknowledged that people in the North West and West of Ireland are worst affected as it relates to the ongoing passport debacle. The processing time for first…
