50 people in the North West left waiting on Hospital beds
Overcrowding at the North West’s two main hospitals continues to be a factor after the bank holiday weekend with a combined figure of 50 people waiting on a hospital bed at Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals. The INMO trolley watch figures confirmed that there were 30 people waiting at…
Festival provided valuable boost- local Councillor
A Donegal Councillor says the weekend Rory Gallagher International Festival has provided a valuable boost to the local economy in Ballyshannon. The 2023 running of the event attracted another large audience from here at home and overseas. There were no public order offences to report from over the weekend and…
Increase reported in north west crime rates
It’s emerged that cities and large towns outside of Dublin have recorded the highest spike in crime rates compared to pre-pandemic levels. An analysis of crime figures by the Irish Independent reveals that 252 out of a total of 564 garda stations nationwide saw crime levels in 2022 that were…
Sligo Councillor calls for additional signage needed in Ballymote
It’s thought that Ballymote and the surrounding area is need of extra signage. There’s said to be a lack of name plaques in the town, leading to concern that the issue may make it difficult for tourists to navigate. While Sligo County Council has said there are no…
Leitrim councillor concerned strike action by water service members may impact students sitting exams
A Leitrim Councillor says the timing of industrial action by SIPTU Water Services members working with the Local Authority at the same time as state examinations are about to get underway is unfortunate. Water Services personnel are threating industrial action over a number of issues. Water Services Staff will withdraw…
Sligo Rovers lose 3-0 to Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers are now just two points above the relegation zone in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division following bank holiday Monday’s 3-0 defeat to leaders Shamrock Rovers at the Showgrounds. After a scoreless first half, two goals from Rory Gaffney and a third in the dying moments of the game…
Naomh Conaill beaten in All-Ireland Comórtas final after extra-time
There was disappointment for Naomh Conaill of Donegal in Monday’s All-Ireland Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta final at the Banks as they went down to Wolf Tones of Meath in the decider after extra-time on a final scoreline of 2-7 to 0-12. There were better fortunes for Termon in the women’s…