Proposed gambling bill to impact north west clubs and charities
The impact of the proposed gambling bill on clubs and organisations in the north west has been brought before the floor of the Dáil. The Bill aims to bring about regulations in different aspects, including gambling licenses, sponsorships, and advertisements. This includes charities and sports clubs, who will…
People encouraged to continue supporting local charities
Organisers of the Lough Gill Hospice Swim are encouraging people to keep supporting their local charities. The Covid-19 pandemic has hit many charities hard as their regular avenues for fundraising have been limited. The annual swim is held in memory of Neill McGarry who died from cancer in 2010 and…
Planning application lodged for extension to North West Hospice in Sligo.
A planning application has been made to Sligo County Council for an extension to North West Hospice in Sligo. The proposed extension will be on the site of the existing hospice, on the grounds of Sligo University Hospital. The proposed extension would see the in-patient unit increase from…
North West Hospice to receive €10,000 following Hospice Walk
The North West Hospice is to benefit from €10,000 raised in a local Sligo community. The cheque is to be handed over this evening in Higgins Lounge, Culfadda at 7pm this evening following a sponsored Hospice Walk. The local resident have been collecting for the service for 26 years and…
Big crowds expected at Family Fun Day for Lough Gill 10K charity swim
The Lough Gill Northwest Hospice swim is now in its eight year and with over €200,000 raised to date, the 2018 event looks set to be bigger than ever. There are three elements to the swim itself, the first element is the 10k from Park’s Castle to the Boat house…
Sligo footbridge to be named ‘The Bridge of Light’
The footbridge between Rockwood Parade and Stephen Street car park in Sligo town will be named The Bridge of Light. The name was decided on as part of a collaboration between Sligo County Council, North West Hospice and Comhaltas. The naming ceremony will take place at 3pm on Saturday, June…
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…