Stalking victim, Eve, welcomes moves to make it a standalone crime
Eve McDowell from Grange in Co Sligo has welcomed initial moves taken in the Seanad this week to make stalking a standalone crime. Eve was herself a victim of stalking, which led to a man…
Parents of special needs children outraged at withdrawal of Sligo school support services
The parents of children with special needs who attend the Holy Family pre-school in Sligo has totally rejected a HSE statement that Speech and Language Therapy, and Occupational Therapy services are being withdrawn. They insist…
Public not getting the message on impeding footpaths for persons with a disability
Tomorrow is Make Way Day, the annual campaign to highlight the obstacles that impede those with disabilities in public spaces. However, Jackie McBrearty of Sligo, who is visually impaired, says it’s more important that long-term…
We need protection too insists Sligo landlord, as tenants set to get more rights
Patrick from Sligo, who describes himself as a small landlord, says landlords like him need more protection and should also be given more rights. He was reacting to the new Renter’s Rights Bill currently being…
Sligo councillors want action taken against NCT operators over lack of customer shelters
Members of Sligo County Council have agreed to contact he RSA and the Department of Transport, urging that the operators of the NCT centre in Sligo be excluded from any future tender for the service.…
Covid numbers in NW falling, situation at Sligo Hospital improving
The numbers of cases of Covid in the North West are on the decrease, and the situation in relation to outbreaks at Covid at Sligo University Hospital is improving. That’s according to the Director of…
Cregg House closing after 66 Years – Fr John Carroll reflects
Cregg House in Sligo, which has catered for those with intellectual disabilities since 1955, is to close permanently this coming Sunday. Fr John Carroll, who’s been chaplain at Cregg for 34 years, has been reflecting…