91 year-old failed by public health nursing system claim family
The family of a 91 year old woman from the region say she was left in agony over the bank holiday weekend after two planned public health nursing appointments failed to show. They say the…
1 hour 15 minutes, Coolaney to Sligo Hospital – Weekend traffic delays cause frustration
Motorists have been venting their frustration at severe traffic delays in Sligo Town throughout the Bank Holiday weekend. The ongoing roadworks on Hughes Bridge and at the Rosses Point junction caused long hold-ups – it…
Ahern says massive expenditure on Covid will be a challenge for next decade
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has told North West Today that the massive Government expenditure forced by Covid is a big concern and will be a challenge for the next decade or so. Mr Ahern also…
The Friday Panel, Michael Daly, Cllr Michael McMahon
Outdoor dining, portaloos, the return of fans to sports grounds, sympathising at funerals and the Republic of Ireland beating mighty Andorra are among the issues discussed on this week’s Friday Panel. With journalist Michael Daly…
What a relief – Portaloos and bins to be provided for region from this weekend onwards
Funding has been allocated by Government to Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal County Councils for the provision of portaloos and bins in each county from this weekend onwards. It follows criticism of the lack of such…
Like the Ebola virus getting into the house – McDonald on Donegal MICA scandal
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has described the MICA building block crisis facing families in the region as an absolute scandal, and that those affected have been let down by regulation and local authorities.…
Paddy recovering well after hospital battle with Covid
Well known journalist and broadcaster, Paddy Clancy, has spent over 2 months in Sligo Hospital since Christmas, and it was in the Hospital that he contracted Covid. Paddy has been describing how he’s on the…