Health watchdog finds issues of non-compliance at North West nursing homes
The Health watchdog has found issues of non-compliance at three nursing homes in the North West. There were nine issues of non-compliance in one nursing home in Donegal according to the latest reports published by HIQA today. The inspections took place in March and efforts have been made…
Leitrim farming official warns of possible fodder shortage
A local farming official is warning that the damage caused to farms by flooding in the west of Ireland could leave farmers in the North West facing higher animal feed prices or even a potential fodder shortage. Around 5,000 bales of hay and silage have been lost due to…
No progress made in meeting with Garda Commissioner – GRA
The Garda Representative Association says no progress was made in a meeting with the Garda Commissioner this morning when it came to the issue regarding rosters. The GRA says Drew Harris reiterated his intention to revert to the pre-covid roster in November, and stated his team have already initiated…
Max Mata leaves Sligo Rovers for Shrewsbury Town
Sligo Rovers leading goalscorer this season, Max Mata, has left the club to join English League One side Shrewsbury Town. The transfer deal, understood to be worth six figures to Rovers, is a permanent move and was completed on Thursday to enable the Kiwi be part of the Shrewsbury squad…
Lukewarm reaction to naming Ukrainian housing in memory of Sinéad O’Connor
Listeners have been having their say on a proposal from the Sligo Mayor to name the new housing development for Ukrainian refugees in Doorly Park in memory of the late singer, Sinéad O’Connor. The majority of those who contacted the North West Today show don’t agree with Declan Bree’s proposal,…
Drumkeeran native outlines her priorities as new ASTI President
The newly elected President of the ASTI, Geraldine O’Brien, hails from Drumkeeran in Co Leitrim, and is a past pupil of St Angela’s College in Sligo. She’s been outlining her aims in her new role, including the recruitment of new teachers
Donegal TD accuses Taoiseach of failing to tackle rising energy costs
A Donegal TD has accused the Taoiseach of failing to deliver on a commitment to take action on rising energy costs. It comes as figures released by the statistics office of the European Union show that while European energy prices fell in July, Irish energy prices increased. Sinn…