Sligo University Hospital one of most overcrowded hospitals in Ireland in August
Sligo University Hospital was one of the most overcrowded hospitals in Ireland in August, according to the INMO. The INMO has today published figures which show this has been the worst August for hospital overcrowding since the INMO began counting trolleys, with over 9,720 patients admitted to hospital without a…
Alert over cold callers in Sligo
People are being urged to be on high alert over reports of cold callers and suspected bogus traders in Sligo. Gardai in Sligo have confirmed that they have received a number of reports as it relates to the issue in recent days. It’s understood that in one incident…
Sligo feels impact of lack of tourist accommodation
The lack of accommodation in Sligo has had an impact on tourism this year, according to one local business woman. It comes as the Irish Tourism Confederation also says it has been a difficult summer for businesses working in the industry. Overseas visitors to Ireland are down by…
New Donegal Party has yet to decide if it will run candidates in general election
The 100% Redress Party has yet to decide on whether to contest the next General Election. The party, which is campaigning on behalf Mica affected homeowners, formed earlier this year with the aim of contesting the local elections next June. However, as details of the Electoral Commission decision…
Sligo restaurateur warns that VAT increases will be passed on to consumers
The decision to revert the VAT rate for the hospitality sector back to 13.5% will see consumers taking a massive hit across the region. That’s the view of Sligo restaurateur Anthony Gray, who was speaking ahead of the final decision on the VAT rate being made. Hoteliers and…
EPA questioned following controversial tweet
A North West representative of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association says a recent tweet by the Environmental Protection Agency urging consumers to reduce red meat consumption is potentially damaging for the local agricultural sector. The tween in question from the EPA urged people to get healthier by introducing…
Cork City v Sligo Rovers LIVE this Friday
Sligo Rovers trip to Turners Cross this Friday night in the men’s SSE Airtricity Premier Division will be broadcast live on Ocean FM. Kick-off is at 7:45pm and match commentary will come from Jessica Farry and Damien Sreenan. Opponents Cork City (managed by former Sligo boss Liam Buckley) and Rovers…