Local farmer says he tried raising the issue of agricultural crime – nobody listened
A local farmer that served on the joint policing committee and was a member of community alert schemes has claimed that when he attempted to raise the issue of thefts on farms in the past he was shot down and not listened to by the relevant authorities. Laurnece McManus…
Reception for Sligo U20s cancelled
The reception for the Sligo U20 gaelic footballers has been cancelled. The reception, due to be hosted this Friday by Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Councillor Michael Clarke, has been called off due to the team having other commitments. 2023 was an outstanding year for Sligo’s U20s, as they won…
Crisis within fire service result of “years of inaction”
Years of inaction has resulted in a recruitment and retention crisis within the fire service both at a local and national level. That’s according to Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy who was speaking as half of the country’s “retained” part-time firefighters are set to strike tomorrow. The first phase of…
Weather warning issued for Sligo and Donegal
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for thunderstorns for most of the north and east. It says localised, slow-moving showers will bring heavy downpours, possible thunder, and a chance of hail. The entire eastern half of the country is affected, along with Sligo, Donegal and much of…
North West hospitals among the top three most overcrowded in the country today
The two main hospitals in the North West are among the top three most overcrowded facilities in Ireland today. According to the latest figures from the INMO, there were 32 people waiting on trolleys in Sligo University Hospital this morning, as it remains the second most overcrowded hospital in the…
Sligo University Hospital issue statement on overcrowding
Sligo University Hospital have issued a statement encouraging people to consider other options for non-emergency care. It comes as the emergency department has been extremely overcrowded in the last couple of days. Sligo’s ED was the second most overcrowded in Ireland today for the third day running, with 42 people…
Minister Chambers to visit Sligo today
The Minister of State at the Department of Transport and at the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications Jack Chambers will visit Sligo. The Junior Minister will meet with Sligo county councillors this morning before holding talks with Fianna Fail Councillors. It’s also expected that Minister Chambers will…