Local TD warns that the closure of nursing homes is ‘a worrying trend ‘
The closure of nursing homes in the North West and elsewhere has been described as a deeply worrying trend. In the last three years, there have been 31 private and voluntary nursing home closures resulting in the loss of 915 beds. Three of these closures were nursing homes…
Leitrim has one of the lowest failure rates of enforcements when it comes to septic tanks failures
The county of Leitrim has registered one of the lowest failure rates in the country when it comes to septic tank inspections It’s emerged that half of the septic tanks in the country failed inspection last year with 20 per cent identified as a risk to human health and…
Investigation continues into an alleged weekend assault at Slieve League
The two people arrested in connection with an alleged weekend assault at Slieve League have been released without charge. It’s being reported Gardai are treating a suspected assault in Co. Donegal as a possible murder after the discovery of a ‘blood-spattered’ car which is now being forensically examined. …
Amhrán naBhfiann should be national anthem at Rugby Championship it’s claimed
There’s been criticism of the decision not to use Amhrán naBhfiann as the Irish national anthem at the World Under 20 Rugby Championships in South Africa. Christy from Donegal says there needs to be a public discussion on what type of national anthem is deemed suitable to represent us all…
Donegal TD claims impending RTE statement won’t provide any clarity on payments scandal
A Donegal TD believes that the statement from the Board of RTE due to be released at 3pm will not provide any clarity on the ongoing controversy surrounding the hidden payments made to Ryan Tubridy. It comes as its been confirmed that former RTE Director General Dee Forbes will…
Warning sounded over long delays in Emergency Department at Sligo
It’s been confirmed that over 160 people attended the Emergency Department at Sligo University Hospital yesterday. Management has issued a statement today saying that the ED at Sligo has been extremely busy over the past few days and the hospital is advising that patients who attend for routine and…
Minister Harris says progress is being made on sorting student accommodation in Sligo
The Higher Education Minister says he’s working to ensure student accommodation is only used for students. The comments come as two apartment complexes in Sligo are to no longer provide student accommodation. Milligan Court and Benbulben Court in the town previously housed students attending Sligo ATU however management has…