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A new Status Yellow Snow/Ice warning has been issued by Met Eireann.   The warning covers Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal while Cavan and Monaghan will also be impacted.     We can expect Lying snow and freezing temperatures are expected later this evening and tonight.   Falls of sleet and…

A Sligo-Leitrim TD is calling on Government to reverse a decision to move people from direct provision into tented accommodation. It’s being reported that 52 asylum seekers will have to move from Direct Provision into emergency accommodation including tents. Some reportedly have to go to a tent while other refugees…

It was claimed at this month’s meeting of Leitrim County Council that the continued use of clay pipes by Irish Water is causing serious problems with water quality and supply in the North West. Manorhamilton Councillor Felim Gurn raised the issue adding that these pipes are over 100 years old…

There are just under 2,000 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in schools across the North West in figures published by the Department of Education. As of March 1st, 359 were enrolled in Sligo, 211 of whom who were enrolled in Primary education while 148 are attending post-Primary schools. The figure is slightly…

Fresh calls have been made for the Minister for Health to abolish the HSE and reinstate Regional Health Boards. The calls were made by Fianna Fáil Councillor Mary Bohan. The Drumkeerin Councillor says the current standard of health care is not fit for purpose and change is needed.