‘No real accolade to be in the league’ of hospital overcrowding says former INMO President
A former Irish Nurses and Midwives organisation President says it’s ‘no real accolade’ for north west hospitals to be ‘third and fourth in the league’ of hospital overcrowding. Martina Harkin Kelly made the comments following…
Driving license renewal ‘unfriendly’ to older generation says rural TD
A rural TD says Post Offices should be used as a place for older people and those without internet to access forms such as the National Drivers License Service. Independent Deputy, Michael Fitzmaurice, says the…
Minister Ryan indicates that Rail Corridors could play a part in climate change
The Minister for the Environment, Climate Communications and Transport Eamon Ryan says the North West Rail Corridor could still have a future in Freight movement when it comes to transporting goods to and from counties…
First Sligo connections under National Broadband Ireland
The first 2,100 premises in Co. Sligo can now order or preorder high speed broadband under the National Broadband Plan. National Broadband Ireland does not supply internet themselves, instead, they lay the required infrastructure for…
Tánaiste condemns garda assault
The Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has strongly condemned the attack on a Garda which took place earlier this week outside Blacklion. The Fine Gael leader says the attack was not just an attack on an…
Minister Humphreys to visit Sligo today
The Minister for rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys will be in Sligo today for a number of public engagements. As part of her visit the Minister will visit a number of Projects funded…
Motorcyclist dies following fatal road traffic collision in Leitrim
Gardaí in Carrick-on-Shannon are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which took place yesterday evening on the R208 near Drumcong in County Leitrim. At approximately 5p.m. a motorcyclist and car collided at Aghacashlaun. The male…
