Leitrim teen sent home from hospital with half a finger due to ‘lack of surgical services’
It’s emerged that a Leitrim teenager was sent home from Galway University Hospital with half a finger in recent times due to what’s been described as shortcomings in surgical services in this area. The teenager, originally presented to NowDoc in Carrick – On – Shannon before being referred to…
Workshop on future development of Tubbercurry taking place tonight
Residents are being encouraged to attend a workshop to discuss the future development of Tubbercurry. The town is one of 26 selected nationwide which are set to benefit under the government’s Town Centre First Policy approach. The Town Centre First Policy aims to present towns as vibrant, viable…
Calls for Sligo to stage Westlife concerts
There are calls for Sligo to stage a number of Westlife concerts. The band haven’t played in their home county for many years and it’s thought locally that efforts should be made in exploring the idea further. Sligo County Council says it is open to engaging with MCD…
Cllr moves to ease Sligo concerns over Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme
A Ballymote Tubbercurry councillor has moved this morning to ease any fears that may exist after Sligo was not included in the recently announced enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks (DCB) Grant Scheme The scheme commenced earlier this week and will provide financial support to affected homeowners in counties Donegal,…
Gardaí conduct searches in the Garavogues Villas area of Sligo
Gardaí in Sligo have confirmed to Ocean FM news that they are conducting a number of search operation in the Garavogues Villas area of Sligo town this morning. Gardaí say that the searches are part of an ongoing investigation. There is no further information at this stage. …
Leitrim Councillor calls for immediate publication of Rural Housing Guidelines
A Leitrim Councillor is calling for the Rural Housing Guidelines to be published immediately. Cllr Sean McDermott made the calls at this week’s meeting of Leitrim County Council. It was expected the guidelines should have been published last year. The Fine Gael Councillor says many young people…
Local TD is confident that sufficient consultation has taken place between the Government and GPs over the extension of free GP care.
A Sligo Leitrim TD is confident that sufficient consultation has taken place between the Government and GPs over the extension of free GP care. Yesterday, Cabinet approved plans to expand free GP care to include children aged six and seven, and average income earners. Children will be able…