Dr Mike Ryan warns that healthcare workers are no longer safe
A Sligo medical expert has spoken of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after receiving death threats arising from his work during the Covid-19 pandemic. He has also claimed that healthcare workers are no longer safe in their work environments. Dr Mike Ryan head of emergencies at the…
A Ceremony of Remembrance and Reflection to take place in Sligo this evening
A Ceremony of Remembrance and Reflection is being hosted by Sligo County Council this evening. The service is being held in memory of those who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic and will also honour the health staff and other front line workers. It’s getting underway in…
Slap in the face for nurses by failing to acknowledge their efforts during the pandemic
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo Drumcliffe Municipal District has accused politicians of ‘giving a slap in the face’ to nurses that work in Sligo University Hospital and Our Lady’s Community Hospital in Manorhamilton by refusing to recognise their efforts during the pandemic. Unions representing healthcare workers say they are…
Bishop Doran calls for prayer to end pandemic
The Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Elphin is asking people to dedicate St Patrick’s Day to prayer for the end of the coronavirus pandemic and a return to public Mass and the sacraments. Bishop Kevin Doran made the announcement during Mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception…
Bank bosses urged to keep Drumshanbo branch open
A Drumshanbo based Councillor has called on Bank of Ireland to think carefully before closing any rural branches in the eventuality of further restrictions having to be implemented due to Covid-19. A number of branches throughout the North West were closed due to the pandemic restrictions. Most offices including the…