Government has failed people with disabilities – Perry
“The outgoing government has failed to support people and families living with disabilities” Thats according to Independent general election candidate John Perry who claims its shameful that Ireland have failed miserably to address disability poverty. The Sligo/Leitrim candidate claims over 13% of the population live with a disability and their…
Questions raised over Devins Drive/Cranmore Road junction
A Sligo councillor says that in all his years driving he has never come across a junction layout like that at the junction of Devins Drive and Cranmore Road in Sligo town. The new layout at the junction has led to concerns and queries from members of the public. The…
2 candidates attend Sligo meeting on childcare
Two local general elections candidates in Sligo and Leitrim have hit out after the low number of candidates that attended last nights Early Years Sector meeting. The meeting in Sligo was held to invite all general election candidates to hear the issues that the childcare system is facing. Labour Candidate…
Community employment supervisors to strike in NW
Community Employment Supervisors in the north west are to go on strike. The issue stems from a 2008 Labour Court Recommendation regarding pension rights that has yet to be implemented 12 years on. Speaking to OceanFM News, Niall Shanahan of FORSA says there seems to be no ‘political will’ to…
Over 80% of patients happy with SUH care
Over 80% of patients at Sligo University Hospital have reported to have a positive experience at the hospital in 2019. That’s according to a recent survey by the National Inpatient Experience Survey. The National Inpatient Experience Survey is a nationwide survey that offers patients the opportunity to describe their experience…
Dr.Gallagher calls for full review of forestry model
The current model of industrialised single exotic species of trees is damaging our rural societies. That’s according to Sligo/Leitrim/South Donegal and North Roscommon general election candidate, Green Party candidate Dr. Bláithin Gallagher. Speaking after a Green Party North West meeting in the Glasshouse Hotel in Sligo, Gallagher called for a…
Yellow weather warning issued for north west
Met Eireann have issued a Status Yellow weather warning for the north west. The warning for snow and ice is in place for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal from 6pm this evening until 11am Monday morning. The forecaster says there will be wintry showers of snow especially on high ground.