Bank protest in Ballymote at lunchtime today
A protest in Ballymote this lunchtime will call for a special case to be made for the provision of bank services in the South Sligo town The protest will take place outside the Bank fo Ireland branch, where traditional over-the-counter services are to end and an ‘advice and self-service’ system…
Sinn Fein calls for more investment in the public ambulance fleet
The nearest ambulance not always being deployed to an emergency incident is one of the key flaws in the service that needs to be addressed. Martin Kenny has made the comments after Sinn Fein launched a campaign calling for increased funding for ambulances this week. Deputy Kenny says there’s a…
Renewed fears about ambulance cover in the North West
There are renewed fears about ambulance shortages today. The Irish Independent claims as many as six counties are being left with just one ambulance on duty. The paper claims that Donegal and Sligo are among the counties where sometimes just one ambulance is available at night. It also says just…
New figures show one fifth of patients in Donegal waiting for breast cancer appointment
New figures show that one fifth of Donegal Patients are waiting more than a year for a breast cancer clinic appointment. The figures were received from the HSE by Sinn Féinn Finance Spokesperson and Donegal TD, Pearse Doherty. Of the 732 women reffered to the symptomatic breast cancer clinic at…
Former Councillor Sean McManus says he has retired from ‘elected politics’ only
Retired Sinn Fein Councillor in Sligo Sean McManus says he’ll continue to work to ensure that the party maximises its vote in Sligo Leitrim in the next election. Speaking to Ocean FM News prior to his retirement dinner in Sligo town over the weekend, Mr. McManus says he has retired…
The government has sold 35% of it’s share in AIB
The Government has sold 25% of it’s share in AIB in it’s Initial Public Offering. The bank began sharing on the Dublin and London stock exchange at a value of €4.40 at 8am this morning and rose to 7.7% at one point. It has generated over €2.8 billion. The Government…
Fears border areas could lose out in any DUP/Tory Party deal
A Sligo/Leitrim Sinn Fein TD says border area could lose out in any DUP/Conservative Party deal. Following last night’s election in the UK, Prime Minister Theresa May will most likely have to look to do business with the DUP in the North for support. The DUP and Sinn Fein filled…