Inquiry demanded after over half of Ballyshannon nursing home residents die from coronavirus
It’s been revealed that 10 out of the 19 residents at The Rock Nursing Home in Ballyshannon died from Covid-19. Sinn Fein Deputy, Pearse Doherty, says the statistics relating to the HSE-run facility add weight…
Jobs to be lost unless 2m social distancing rule is eased, insists Sligo businessman
Sligo restauranteur, Anthony Gray, has added his voice to the calls to reduce the 2 metre social distancing regulation to 1 metre. With the Chief Medical Officer indicating he will not be recommending a change,…
Three conflicting speed limit signs in Ballisodare described as absurd
There are now three different speed limit signs within a couple of hundred metres on the N59 road outside Ballisodare. The situation has been described as absurd, confusing and potentially dangerous by local Sinn Fein…
Concern over lack of lifeguard on Bundoran beach as summer season begins
There are no plans in place to provide a lifeguard on Bundoran Beach so far this summer. The 1st June is the normal date for the restoration of the lifeguard service, but Covid-19 has disrupted…
Wild Wednesday- Public encouraged to become involved in biodiversity projects
In the final Wild Wednesday feature, we look at how the public can become more actively involved in promoting and supporting biodiversity. Guests are Siobhan Ryan, Heritage Officer, Sligo County Council, and Michael Bell of…
Sligo funeral director clashes with Association over funeral procedures
County Sligo funeral director David McGowan has called on the Irish Association of Funeral Directors to clarify if they received guidelines or not from the HSE on the non-staging of funerals during the Covid-19 pandemic.…
Dealing with anxiety and stress – Health Slot with Cara Pharmacy
Top tips for dealing with anxiety and stress are discussed on this week’s Health Slot, with Cara Pharmacy. Rob Wood, Superintendent Pharmacist, also fields questions on a range of health topics raised by listeners …