Community Home in Carrick on Shannon in breach of numerous regulations
Sunbeam Lodge Community Group Home in Carrick on Shannon was found to be in breach of up to nine regulations, according to the latest report by HIQA. The inspection, which was unannounced, was carried on February 8th of this year, and was one of 29 inspections carried out around the…
North west farm families urged to avail of SUSI grants
North West farm families are being urged to avail of the benefits of SUSI education grants. With the 2023 deadlines fast approaching, IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chairperson Alice Doyle says SUSI educations grants could of be benefit to those entering third-level education. Speaking to Ocean FM, Alice Doyle…
Increase in petrol and diesel prices to impact those in rural areas
The price of petrol and diesel is set to increase again from midnight tonight. Government excise duties, which were cut as part of measures to combat the cost-of-living crisis, will be reinstated on a phased basis. Petrol will increase by 6 cent a litre, while diesel will increase by 5…
Concern expressed at number of attacks on HSE staff
2,063 attacks have taken place on HSE staff in the CHO Area 1 which includes Sligo Leitrim, Donegal as well as parts of Cavan and Monaghan. 987 HSE staff were attacked in the CHO area in 2022 while the figure for 2021 was reported to be 1,076. The combined figures…
Warnings issued over use of scooters and bikes in Leitrim
Warnings have been issued over the use of E-scooters and bicycles on footpaths in towns and villages throughout Leitrim. Drumshanbo-based Councillor Brendan Barry has expressed concern after one individual was knocked down by a cyclist that had mounted a footpath while a number of other near misses are believed to…
Political Professor calls for county boundaries to be redrawn
A Political Professor is calling for county boundaries in Ireland to be redrawn. In a piece published in the Irish Independent, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, Eoin O’Malley, says merging some smaller counties would deliver better services, and forming one council would make sense administratively and historically. Among…
National Biodiversity Week celebrated at Parkes Castle
National Biodiversity Week is being celebrated for the past week at Parkes Castle on the shore of Lough Gill in County Leitrim. The week is all about connecting with nature, highlighting the importance of biodiversity and motivating people to play their part in protecting it. And it’s all being done…