Health Minister: ‘We can build world-class cardiac services’
The Health Minister has given a guarantee that ‘world-class’ cardiac facilities are on the way to the Northwest. Cardiac cath labs play a key role…
Calls for changes to criteria of Clar funding
There are calls for a change to be made to a government funding programme to make it easier for small communities in rural areas get…
Number of people wrongly moved off their tracker mortgages could rise further
The number of people wrongly moved off their tracker mortgages could rise further. That’s according to the Central Bank which revealed this morning that an…
50 thousand acres of Irish farmland could be sold off by vulture funds
150 thousand acres of Irish farmland could be sold off by vulture funds. The Irish Farmers Association has raised concerns that more than two and…
German ambassador says potential for more links with the North West
The German Ambassador is in Sligo this week where she has been meeting with the Chamber of Commerce, the IT and German businesses that have…
Nominations sought for carer awards
Nominations open today for awards for some of the unsung heroes in our communities — that’s family carers. One in 20 people in Ireland is…
Aurivo looking at possible business deal with LacPatrick
Aurivo has confirmed that it is looking at a potential business relationship with LacPatrick dairies. Speaking to Ocean FM News today, Chairman of Aurivo Pat…
Exchange rate, Wednesday, April 25th
On the currency markets today, Wednesday, April 25th, the euro can be exchanged for one dollar and 22 cents, and for 88 pence Sterling.
Adults with cancer unlikely to be automatically entitled to a medical card
Adults diagnosed with cancer are unlikely to be automatically entitled to a medical card, judging by a response from the Taoiseach to a Sligo/Leitrim TD…
Save the 8th Campaign defend their ‘Vote No Roadshow’
The Save the 8th Campaign have defended their ‘Vote No Roadshow’ that has been travelling around the Northwest. The group have been in a number…
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