Shortage of chefs ‘a national crisis’, says Sligo restaurant owner
With the tourism season about to reach its heights, many restauranrts and hotels are facing a serious problem — a shortage of chefs. About seven restaurants in Sligo alone are at present looking for chefs. The Restaurants Association of Ireland has described the situation as ‘as crisis’ saying a shortage…
Councillor wants live broadcast of meetings
Members of the public anywhere will be able to watch and listen to meetings of Sligo County Council, if a member of the council has his way. Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacManus will propose at next Monday’s meeting that proposals for live web casting, or other live broadcasting means, be…
Councillor calls for improvement to ambulance response times in South Sligo
A Sligo councillor is calling for improvements in ambulance response times to calls in the south of the county. Fianna Fail’s Keith Henry says having adequate ambulance bases in the area is important. Cllr Henry adds that the new primary care centre being built in Ballymote is intended as a…
New Sligo/Leitrim CAMHS psychiatrist is fulltime . . . but not permanent
The Health Service Executive has confirmed that a consultant psychiatrist who started work yesterday with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in the region is not permanent. The HSE says it’s a ‘locum’ position. Yesterday, a second psychiatrist started work with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in…
Leitrim and Sligo councils extend time to sign Books of Condolence
Leitrim and Sligo county councils have extended the time for members of the public to sign the Books of Condolence for the victims of the Manchester terrorist attack. This is to allow people to also extend their sympathies to the victims of the London attack at the weekend. In Leitrim,…
Sligo researchers find sun bed use on rise among U-18s
Age limits aren’t stopping teenagers from using sunbeds according to a new survey. Researchers from Sligo University Hospital have found that sunbed use is on the rise among those under 18, despite a ban. Since the rule change three years ago Sligo teens are using them less – dropping from…
Investigations continue into Sligo arms find
Investigations are continuing following an arms discovery in Sligo Town. Two weapons and ammunition were found buried in the back garden of a house during a search last week in the St Brigid’s Place area. The guns — a revolver and a shotgun — have been sent for forensic analysis…