Tributes continue for late Bishop Emeritus Liam MacDaid
Tributes continue to be paid to former Bishop Emeritus of Clogher Liam MacDaid who has died at the age of 78. He was ordained to the Priesthood in 1969 and became Bishop of Clogher from 2010 until his retirement on health grounds in October 2016. He worked tirelessly in the…
Westlife rule out Sligo homecoming – for now
Westlife have ruled out a Sligo gig as part of their upcoming international tour – but it is something the band would consider in the future. Westlife last played in their home town as part of a series of concerts that took place in Lissadell in 2010. Speaking today, singer…
Ocean FM Sports Awards 2023
We are delighted to officially announce that the Ocean FM Sports Awards – in association with EJ Menswear – will take place on Saturday, October 14th, in The Radisson Hotel, Sligo. This event is aimed at providing recognition for some of the fantastic sporting achievements from athletes across Sligo, Leitrim…
Ireland West Airport Knock ranked fastest in Ireland for queue times
Ireland West Airport Knock is the top ranked airport for queue times in Ireland and the UK, and has been ranked 6th quickest in Europe. The survey was carried out by holiday home rental company Casago, who compiled a list of the best and worst airports in terms of queue…
North West hospitals among the five busiest hospitals in the country
Both of the North West’s two main hospitals are among the top five most overcrowded facilities in the country today. Sligo Unversity Hospital is the second busiest hospital, with 35 people on trollies there this morning. Meanwhile, Letterkenny University Hospital is the fourth most overcrowded, with 26 people waiting for…
Sligo disability centre found substantially compliant with HIQA regulations
A Sligo designated centre for people with disabilities has been found to be substantially compliant when it comes to infection control by the health watchdog. Rusheen House, located in a rural setting close to Sligo town was one of 27 designated centres inspected in May of this year, the details…
MS North West Therapy Centre celebrating 30 years open today
The MS North West Therapy Centre is celebrating it’s 30-year anniversary today. The centre, which is located in St John’s Hospital in Sligo, is hosting a party to mark 30 years and acknowledge the support that it has received in that time. The event will get underway at midday and…