Body of Private Seán Rooney flown to Ireland today
Private Seán Rooney’s family have been reunited with his remains at Casement Aerodrome in Dublin this morning. Sean Rooney’s mother, her partner, the young soldiers fiancee, his grandfather and three of his uncles who are serving members of the Defence Forces were there to meet the coffin carrying his body…
Taoiseach addreses Sligo University Hospital crisis in Dáil
The Taoiseach has conceded that the planned surgical bloc at Sligo University Hospital is key in addressing the crisis currently being experienced by the facility. However, Michael Martin has also reiterated that funding sanctioned to the hospital has increased while efforts are being made to fill some vacant posts. All…
Taoiseach and Attorney General to discuss Mica Scandal
The Taoiseach Micheal Martin will meet the State Attorney General Paul Gallagher in the coming days to discuss the mica scandal which is impacting homes in Donegal, Sligo and Mayo. The Fianna Fáil Leader confirmed in the media of the weekend that the meeting will discuss how the Government…
Taoiseach urges caution around pubs & restaurants
The Taoiseach has warned people need to take personal responsibility on the first weekend pubs and restaurants are back open. Yesterday was the first time venues were allowed to serve food indoors since October. There is a fear among public health officials that the increased socialising will lead…
Local Cancer survivor reflects on Taoiseach’s apology
Sligo based Caitriona McGoldrrick was a guest on the Wednesday edition of ‘North West Today’ to reflect on the apology that was issued in the Dail yesterday by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to those affected by the cervical check scandal.
Calls made to the Government to reverse the decision to the Rehabilitative Training Allowance for new entrants.
Calls have been made once again on the Government to reverse the decision to the Rehabilitative Training Allowance for new entrants Sligo Leitrim Fianna Fail TD Eamon Scanlon first raised the matter back in July, questioned the Taoiseach in the Dáil and claims that targeting some of the most vulnerable…
Sligo – Leitrim Cycle kicks off, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny taking part
The Sligo – Leitrim 60km Charity Cycle Sportive kicked off at 10am this morning from IT Sligo. The cycle is in aid of North West Hospice Sligo and Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. The cycle began at 10am from IT Sligo this morning, and will take participants on a scenic route from…