Donegal GAA podcast 23/09/2021 – Objections: ‘Tis the season…’
Donegal GAA has ordered the senior championship match between Ardara and Bundoran to be replayed. That’s one of several talking points for this week’s episode of the Donegal GAA podcast – hosted by Conor Breslin…
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…
Heartbreak for another Donegal family with demolition of house
Martin has just been told his house in Co Donegal has to be demolished, as a result of the presence of mica in its structure. The family have lived there for 14 years and Martin…