Government accused of not doing enough to improve access at local piers & harbours
The Government has been accused of not doing enough for people who have additional needs and who want to access some of the piers and harbours in the North West. Some of the infrastructure in the region has been deemed inadequate for people with a disability with claims that’s…
120 applications submitted from Sligo for vacant property scheme
There’s roughly around 120 applications currently submitted to Sligo County Council for consideration for a Government scheme to bring vacant homes back into use. Up to 50 thousand euro is available for those looking to restore a derelict house. However, according to the latest Department of Housing, only…
HIQA finds levels of non-compliance at ED at University Hospital Galway
HIQA has released inspection reports on seven acute hospitals. The health service watchdog reported good levels of compliance at Roscommon University Hospital. However, inspectors found mixed levels of non-compliance at the ED at University Hospital Galway. Inspectors found that notwithstanding the efforts of staff in Galway, patients…
Sligo Airport moves to clarify plans for visiting aircraft during Sligo Airshow
Sligo Airport has moved to clarify plans for visiting aircraft during the Sligo Airshow event next month. Due to apron congestion, a difficult decision has been made to not accept any visiting aircraft during the event. In a statement, management say that the aircraft taking part in the…
Searches continue along Donegal coastline following €4M drugs discovery
Searches are continuing along the Donegal coastline following the discovery of over 4M euro worth of suspected cocaine on Donegal beaches last week. Two packages which are believed to contain more than 60kg of the suspected drug were found washed up on Tramore beach in Dunfanaghy and Ballyhiernan beach…
Mona McSharry books Olympic qualification with new Irish record
Mona McSharry booked her place at the 2024 Olympic Games with a new Irish record at World Aquatics Championships. The Grange native won her 100m breaststroke heat in a time of 1:05.55 at the Championships in Japan. It was McSharry’s first time to break 1:06, lowering her own Irish record…
Pedestrian in serious condition in hospital following overnight crash
A man is in a serious condition in hospital following an overnight crash on the Tubbercurry to Ballina Road. Gardaí attended the scene of the crash between a car and a pedestrian at around 8.30pm. The male pedestrian who is in his 20s was taken to Sligo University…