Sligo University Hospital second most overcrowded in Ireland today
Sligo University Hospital was joint second most overcrowded hospital in the country this morning. 39 people were waiting for a bed at the facility this morning according to the INMO. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded today with 78 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 422…
Housing crisis in North West ‘growing’
It’s been claimed that the housing crisis in the North West is growing. It comes as the Government is facing pressure to provide some financial assistance to renters before the Dail breaks for the summer. Sinn Fein is to bring forward a motion before the Dail tonight on…
Government neglect has lead to population decrease- MacSharry
A Sligo-Leitrim, North Roscommon and South Donegal TD says years of government neglect is beginning to manifest in census figures that shows the population of Killybegs and Ballyshannon have decreased over the last 30 years. Data compiled in 2022 compared to the numbers recorded in the census figures of 1991…
Leitrim Councillor condemns RTÉ documentary
A local representative of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association says the examples of animal cruelty that were broadcast on an RTÉ programme last night were disturbing. The Minister for Agriculture has condemned the incidents adding that they were certainly not reflective of the work that farmers put into…
Search operation in Grange to resume this morning
Searches are continuing in Munninane area of Grange in Co Sligo this morning for a man that was last seen over the weekend. The Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team was tasked by Gardai to the Munninane area yesterday to assist in the search operation. The search was launched…
Widespread condemnation of cruelty to animals after RTE programme highlights examples at Marts
The Minister for Agriculture has condemned examples of animal cruelty that were broadcast on an RTE programme last night. Donegal TD. Charlie McConologue was reacting to the ‘Prime Time Investigates’ programme which broadcast scene of animal abuse being carried out by certain farmers around the Country. In a…
Local Councillor says parking crisis at Sligo University Hospital is being added to by people ‘hogging spaces’
Serious concern has been raised once again over car parking facilities at Sligo University Hospital. While it’s been said that there are many issues afoot as it relates to parking there, the latest appeal is to those who are waiting in their cars for other family members who are…