Sligo and Leitrim rank top 4 finalists in this years EDEN awards
Sligo and Leitrim have come out on top as the top finalists for the European Competition for Best Health and Well-Being. Failte Ireland has announced that Strandhill, Sligo and Leitrim is part of four Irish Finalists at this year’s European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) competition to find the destination in…
“Need change approach to forestry if Ireland to meet 18% target 2050” – Fianna Fáil TD Marc Mac Sharry
Ireland needs to diversify our programme for forestry and increase community engagement if we are to meet the 2050 forestry target. That’s according Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo-Leitrim Marc Mac Sharry Speaking on the issue in the Dáil Deputy Mac Sharry says, “we need to see a change approach to…
North West’s hospitals ranked in the top 5 worst for trolley figures today.
Sligo and Letterkenny are amongst the top 5 worst effected hospitals in the North West Today. Sligo University Hospital is the fourth worst affected hospital in the country with 41 patients waiting on trolleys. That’s according to the latest INMO figures claiming that Sligo have 30 patients waiting on trolleys…
Population rises across the north west
The population across the north west region has increased according new figures. The latest information from the Central Statistics Office shows a rise of 1% for the region in the last year. The countries population could be on course to hit the 5 million mark next year -the highest since…
Nominations sought from the north west for Carer of the Year Awards
Family Carers Ireland are calling on friends, family members and health professionals to nominate family carers for the 2019 Carer of the Year Awards. The deadline for nominations is the 26th of September. There are two categories of awards, Carer of the Year, and four Young Carer of the Year…
Mullaghmore – Grains of Life
We have travelled the coasts of the north west in the company of a team of experts and explore some hidden and not so hidden treasures that are features of our beach across the region. This week The Grains of Life visits Mullaghmore Beach.
Lissadell – Grains of Life
We have travelled the coasts of the north west in the company of a team of experts and explore some hidden and not so hidden treasures that are features of our beach across the region. This week The Grains of Life visits Lissadell Beach.