Cath Lab facility at Sligo Hospital to close, management confirms
The Cath Lab service at Sligo University Hospital is to cease at the end of June, with those requiring the service being directed to Galway. The Saolta Group has confirmed the news this morning, TD…
Donegal TD left seething after hearing Minister Ryan’s advice for those struggling with fuel prices
The Donegal Sinn Fein TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has taken issue with the leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan over his advice for those struggling with fuels costs to go to their local…
Fr Morty of Ardaghey celebrates ordination anniversary 9 years after terminal cancer diagnosis
Fr Morty O’Shea, curate in Ardaghey, Inver in Donegal, celebrated 25 years as a priest last week. However, medical experts did not expect him to reach that milestone, after he was given a devastating cancer…
Crows attacking people in Sligo a rare occurrence say Birdwatch Ireland
There have been numerous reports of crows attacking people in one particular area of Sligo Town in recent weeks, and the North West Today show was contacted about this. Niall Hatch of Birdwatch Ireland says…
Ryan’s comments on social welfare help with fuel costs were misunderstood says Green Party rep
Green Party Sligo-Leitrim member and party executive committee member, Bláithín Gallagher has defended her party leader after controversial comments made about rising fuel costs. Eamon Ryan said those struggling to pay should apply to their…
Greed, solid greed – Donegal hotelier slams Dublin colleagues for exorbitant prices
Donegal hotelier and FF councillor Micheál Naughton has accused hoteliers in Dublin of ripping off customers and engaging in greed, in charging huge amounts for rooms. He wants the Irish Hotels Federation to intervene in…
Injury clinic proposed to ease overcrowding and delays at Sligo Hospital’s Emergency Dept
The Minister for Health has been called on to provide an injury clinic at Sligo Hospital to deal with the overcrowding and delays being experienced at its Emergency Department. The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council,…