Four ICU beds available in the north west
There are only four ICU beds available across the north west according to the latest HSE figures. A total of 69 Covid-19 patients are being treated in the region today, 46 in Letterkenny University Hospital and 23 in Sligo University Hospital there are also two people in the ICU of…
Sligo has lowest council house vacancy nationwide
Sligo County Council had the lowest council house vacancy rate in the country as of October last year. A report by the Sunday Independent found the rate was less than 1% with Leitrim also being among the lowest nationally with a rate under 2%. There were a total of 171…
Permanent Cath lab at Sligo University Hospital could treat 2,000 a year
A Sligo Councillor says a permanent Cath Lab at Sligo University Hospital could mean 2,000 patients a year could be treated instead of having to travel to the likes of Galway. That’s the view of Sligo/Drumcliffe Fine Gael Councillor, Thomas Walsh who is calling for a timeline on when the…
Sligo pub and restaurant owners call for scrapping of 8pm closing time
Pub and restaurant owners in Sligo say they are at a particular disadvantage when it comes to covid restrictions due to its proximity to the border. They’re calling for the 8pm closing time to be scrapped as different rules apply in Northern Ireland for the hospitality sector. Anthony Gray owns…
Sligo auctioneer says house prices will continue to rise in 2022
A Sligo based house auctioneer believes house prices are going to continue to rise in 2022. The Real Estate Alliance published their end of year report and are predicting an increase of at least 5% across the north west region. A three-bed semi-detached home in Co. Sligo rose by 14%…
Tributes paid on passing of well known Sligo resident, Martin Forde
The death has taken place one of Sligo Town’s best known residents, Martin Forde, of St Anne’s Terrace. Mr Forde was a former General Election candidate in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency, and also previously ran in the elections to Sligo Borough Council. He was an outspoken campaigner on a number of…
Man arrested in Ballymote yesterday
A man was arrested yesterday in Ballymote in connection with public order matters, according to the Gardaí. The incident occurred just before 1pm on Wednesday around the Doo Church in Ballymote. Gardaí say the man was in possession of ‘an article’. he was subsequently arrested and is due to appear…