HIQA report finds regulation breaches at north west centres
Two residential centres for older people in the north west have been found to be non-compliant in five regulations in the Health Information and Quality Authority’s (HIQA) latest inspection reports. The inspections took place in March and it’s understood that efforts have since been made to address the shortcomings identified.…
Transport Minister wants a return of rail network to Northwest
The Transport Minister says he would like to see a rail network return to the Northwest. The first All-Island Strategic Rail Review, which makes 30 recommendations, is being brought before Cabinet this morning. The review wants faster speeds, improved frequency, and new rail routes for people and freight,…
HSE under fire over cancellation of day services in west Sligo
Up to 40 elderly people in west Sligo are said to be left isolated due to day care services being unavailable for the last six weeks. The service, which is usually housed in the Skreen Health Centre, provides members of the community with hot meals and other activities and has…
Commissioner urged to withdraw Garda Division proposal for North West
Donegal County Council is to request the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to withdraw the proposal to amalgamate Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal into one Garda Division. The move was first mooted back in January, sparking major concern among the force and communities in the North West region. There are…
Donegal one of highest number of registered charities in Ireland
Donegal had one of the highest number of registered charities in the country last year, according to a new report. There were a total of 511 registered charities in Donegal in 2022, making it the fourth highest county in the country in terms of charity organisations. Meanwhile, over 600 concerns…
Sligo to house biggest strategic road maintenance facility in the country
Sligo has been chosen to house the biggest strategic road maintenance facility in the country. The proposed site, located on the N4 at Drumfin, will have the capacity to store around 30 thousand tonnes of salt and will serve the entire North West region. The centre will cater…
Appeal over man missing from Enniskillen area
Police are becoming increasingly concerned over the whereabouts of a man missing from the Enniskillen area Damien Cassidy was last seen on the Castlederg road, Ederney on Friday morning shortly before 11am. He was observed walking in the direction of Castlederg and was wearing a white baseball cap,…