‘A disaster which has become an emergency’
No hope was held out in the Dail last evening for financial assistance for any of those affected by the serious landslide on Shass Mountain in Drumkeeran. The Minister concerned has promised to visit the…
Aileen Henry remembered – Frequent contributor to North West Today debates
Tributes have been paid to the late Aileen Henry of Ballinfull, originally from Dromahair. Aileen was one of the most widely known campaigners in her community on a range of issues, and a frequent and…
Tommy Fleming urges Government support for ‘decimated’ music industry
‘We were the first to lose our jobs overnight and we will be the last to return to what we call normal work’ – singer Tommy Fleming’s impassioned plea for support for the music industry…
How the new Covid-19 tracker app works – Health Slot with Cara Pharmacy
Huge numbers have downloaded the new Covid-19 tracker app, but how does it work and is it recommended? Rob Wood, Superintendent Pharmacist with the Cara Pharmacy group, outlines more, as well as dealing with this…
Woman with MS slams removal of disabled parking spaces in Sligo
A disabled driver who has multiple sclerosis has launched a stinging attack on Sligo Town’s new Covid-19 mobility plan. LInda says the removal of disabled parking spaces in Castle Street and Grattan Street has left…
Ross should be acknowledged for ‘service to the State’, insists Sligo councillor
Sligo councillor Michael Clarke has called for former Ministers Shane Ross and Michael Ring to be publicly acknowledged by the council for their service to the State. He believes the actions for former Transport Minister…
Live music IS allowed in pubs insists VFI chief, as confusion reigns
The CEO of the Vintners Federation, Padraig Cribben, has insisted that live music IS permitted in pubs that have re-opened and is not a breach of Covid-19 regulations. There is widespread confusion within the industry…