SIPTU say they will fight to save jobs at B Braun
A SIPTU Union official representing workers at the B Braun Hospice facility in Collooney has described the feeling of shock that has gripped the workers of the facility after it was announced that 80 jobs will be lost with the closure of the outlet Management of the company yesterday…
Closure of B Braun represents a devastating blow for Collooney
Fears are being expressed that the closure of the B Braun Hospicare facility in Collooney will have a devastating impact on the local economy. 80 jobs will be lost with the closure of the facility Management of the company announced that it plans to close the site…
80 jobs go to with closure of B Braun in Collooney
80 jobs are to go with the closure of the B Braun hospicare facility in Collooney in Co. Sligo. Management of the company announced this afternoon that it plans to close the site over the next 18 months. The facility has been based in Collooney since 1984. It says it…
Information sought after objects thrown at vehicles in Collooney
Sligo Gardaí are investigating a number of incidents where vehicles have been struck with stones and eggs in the Collooney area. Significant damage was caused to a vehicle in the most recent incident on January 16th. There have been reports in different parts of the village including being thrown from…
Covid-19 forcing more local services to close over weekend
With new Covid-19 cases now at their highest level since the pandemic began, many businesses throughout the north west are struggling because of staff absences. Yesterday evening, 23,817 new cases of the virus were reported, with 941 patients in hospital, and 90 in ICU. The level of infection,…
New Coolaney to Sligo bus route proposed
A new bus route is being proposed in Co. Sligo following the National Transport Authority suggesting an increase of 25% in rural bus services. Fine Gael Councillor, Dara Mulvey, says It’s being proposed is to amalgamate NTA routes 474 and 475 to create a new bus run that will travel…
Push on to get €200,000 for Ballisodare, Collooney and Ballymote
There are renewed calls for three key towns in County Sligo to be given the €200,000 they are each seeking under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. Two of the towns, Collooney and Ballisodare, are satellites of Sligo town while Ballymote plays a key role serving a larger rural population…