Concern over access to family graves after church collapses at Keelogues Graveyard
Those who have family plots in Keelogues Graveyard in Ballintrillick are concerned at the lack of access as a result of the collapse of the walls of an old Church there. Up to 10 graves…
Defence Minister to be contacted over standing down of Sligo Civil Defence search boats
Volunteer members of Sligo Civil Defence want an explanation from Sligo County Council as to why two search boats which are manned by their members have been stood down. The two boats and equipment, worth…
‘No free travel and less benefits’ – Divided opinion on level of refugee provisions
As more communities get ready to welcome refugees to their local areas, one listener contacted the North West Today show to suggest that the refugees are receiving benefits from the Irish Government that are too…
Bruckless residents express reservations over accommodation of refugees
A public meeting of residents in Bruckless in Co Donegal has been held in recent days where reservations were expressed about the imminent accommodation of refugees in a local hotel. Meanwhile there’s been more reaction…
Review called for into HSE policy of changing carers locally
A number of families have contacted the North West Today show in the past week to express concern at the frequent change of carers looking after their loved ones by the HSE. Brenda Buckley’s husband,…
Dromhair community urged to welcome refugees as they move into Abbey Manor Hotel
Refugees are expected take up accommodation in the old Abbey Manor Hotel in Dromahair in coming weeks – the Hotel has been renovated in recent months after lying derelict for 14 years. Bernie Linnane of…
St. Angela’s College in appeal to householders to provide student accommodation
St. Angela’s College in Sligo has appealed to home owners in the Sligo and Leitrim area to consider renting rooms to students for the coming year, due to a severe shortage in student accommodation. College…