Sligo council meeting hears calls for additional buses to introduced between Sligo and Dublin Airport
Calls have been made for additional buses to run from Dublin Airport to Sligo. Currently, the last bus for Sligo from Dublin Airport leaves at 11.15pm, leaving passengers stranded in the capital if their flight arrives any later. There is also a service that runs from…
Two accidents reported on N17 at Clarkes Bridge
Motorists are being urged to drive with caution this morning in the vicinity of a number of traffic accidents that has occurred on the N17 at Clarkes Bridge. It’s understood that at least two separate one vehicle incident’s have taken place one involving a car and another involving a…
Met Eireann predict snow falls for North West region
Parts of the North West region can expect falls of snow over the next twenty four hours A status yellow low temperature-ice warning expires at eleven o’clock this morning, but the chilly spell isn’t going anywhere. Met Eireann’s cold weather advisory is to remain in place until Friday,…
Weather warnings issued for North West as temperatures continue to plummet
A Status Yellow warning has been issued for the counties of Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and Mayo. The notice from Met Eireann is warning of low temperatures and the danger of icy patches and some freezing fog patches locally also. There is also the possibility of a few sleet…
Sligo and Leitirm projects benefit under latest Clár funding
Over 645,000 euro has been allocated to projects in Sligo and Leitrim in the latest round of Clár Funding. €341,625 has been made available to 7 projects in Co Sligo. Meanwhile 6 projects in North Leitrim will benefit from a total county allocation of €304,186 Projects funded under the scheme…
Meeting to be held regarding trees in Grange park
Concerns have been raised over the dangers posed by the trees in Grange park. The sitka spruce trees that are currently planted there are a potential risk to homeowners near the park, as they could cause damage in stormy weather because of their location. The roots are also beginning to…
Sligo University Hospital the third-busiest hospital in Ireland today
Sligo University Hospital is the third most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today. 32 people are on trolleys there today. In total, 450 people are waiting for beds in hospitals around the country today. Figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation show 327 are in emergency departments, while 123 are…