Significant funding announced for Sligo community groups
Almost 309,000 euro has been announced in funding for more than 120 community groups in Sligo. The announcement was made by Junior Minister for Community Development, Intergration and Charities, Joe O’Brien at the launch of the County Sligo Local Economic and Community Plan. The 308,500 is to be shared between…
Operation Thor is driving down the number of residential burglaries in the North West
The North West saw a decrease in the number of residential burglaries during Operation Thor Winter Phase for 2022/2023. According to figures released by An Garda Síochána, Operation Thor winter phase for 2022 and 2023 saw 18% decrease in figures in the number of residential burglaries. Operation Thor…
Sligo University Hospital second most overcrowded facility in the country
Sligo University Hospital is the second most overcrowded hospital in the country today. According to the latest figures from the INMO, there were 40 people on trolleys in Sligo this morning. There were a further 26 waiting at Letterkenny University Hospital today, bringing the total number of people waiting for…
Leitrim Councillor says HSE had no plan to deal with emergencies over the Bank Holiday Weekend
A local councillor and a member of the Regional Health Forum West has sharply criticised HSE chiefs for failing to adequately plan for the large influx of people into the north west over the Bank Holiday Weekend. With major festivals in Ballyshannon, Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon and Drumcora thousands descended on…
North west farm families urged to avail of SUSI grants
North West farm families are being urged to avail of the benefits of SUSI education grants. With the 2023 deadlines fast approaching, IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chairperson Alice Doyle says SUSI educations grants could of be benefit to those entering third-level education. Speaking to Ocean FM, Alice Doyle…
North Sligo residents warned to use water sparingly ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
People in North Sligo are being asked to use water sparingly ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. With temperatures set to soar, the water supply in North Sligo is critically low as the rivers are drying up in the heat. Councillor Donal Gilroy has asked people to be vigilant when…
Concern expressed at number of attacks on HSE staff
2,063 attacks have taken place on HSE staff in the CHO Area 1 which includes Sligo Leitrim, Donegal as well as parts of Cavan and Monaghan. 987 HSE staff were attacked in the CHO area in 2022 while the figure for 2021 was reported to be 1,076. The combined figures…