Sales of electric and hybrid private car increases across the north west
Electric and Hybrid private car sales increased across the north west in the first half of this year. While petrol and diesal car sales have declined throughout the country, e-car sales have increased. The figures from the Central Statistics Office show an overall increase in hybrid or electric cars in…
Torrential rain causes serious flooding in parts of the north west
Torrential rain has caused serious flooding in many parts of the north west over night. In Sligo, the R287 Sligo to Dromahair Rd, known as the ‘long stretch, is flooded and is not passable to traffic. In the north of the county, the N15 Sligo to Bundoran Road…
Cross-border primary care study recruiting north west GPs
A cross-border primary care study is recruiting GPs from across the north west. Doctor surgeries in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim with more than one GP are being invited to take part in medication reviews of patients with multiple long-term health conditions. A research team from NUI Galway including partners from…
Seaweed Tasting and Foraging on Streedagh Beach
Recently, Francie Boylan went along with Prannie Rhatigan from Irish Seaweed Kitchen and a group of others to Streedagh Beach in Sligo to do some Seaweed tasting and foraging. What you’ll hear it just a small sample of the overall experience, which is 3 hours, given by Prannie. Outdoor…
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…
Two car collision on the N17
There been a two-car collision between on N17 between the junctions of Ballinacarrow and Temple House this afternoon. Members of the Sligo Fire Brigade are attending the scene of the incident. Motorists are asked to approach the area with caution.