Leitrim Councillor questions decision to force owners of vacant homes pay higher property Tax
With ongoing attempts continuing to be made to solve the housing crisis it now seems that those who own a second property that is vacant will be forced to pay three times the property tax rate on it. The new tax will target 60,000 properties across Ireland and it…
Gardaí investigating Ballybofey attack
Gardaí have launched an investigation after a man in his twenties was attacked in the Donegal Road area of Ballybofey last Saturday night, September 9th. The injured man was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to non-life-threatening injuries sustained. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was travelling on the…
Sligo resident nominated in Oireachtas Media Awards
A Sligo resident is among the nominees for the 2023 Oireachtas Media Awards. The Oireachtas Media Awards celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector. The awards are presented annually to recognise and honour outstanding contributions by presenters, producers, journalists, radio and television programme makers. Mícheál Ó Domhnaill,…
Children’s eye care – Martha Ward Sweeney’s Opticians –
Today we kicked off a new season of our eye care segment on North West Today. Martha Ward from Sweeney’s Opticians talked about the various eye conditions that can impact children.
GRA President says “nonsense” disrupting Gardaí
The Donegal-based President of the Garda Representative Association has called for a fairer process when it comes to overtime for Gardaí. The association is counting votes today after a ballot of no confidence in Commissioner Drew Harris. Members are frustrated over a number of issues, including as rosters, recruitment and…
Sligo disability centre found compliant with HIQA regulations
A Sligo designated centre for people with disabilities has received a glowing report when it comes to infection control by the health watchdog. Mountain View, located in a village in the county was one of 20 designated centres inspected in June of this year, the details of which have been…
Overcrowding problems persist at Sligo University Hospital
Sligo University Hospital was the third most overcrowded facility in Ireland today with 40 people awaiting admission there this morning. According to figures published by the INMO, 65 people in total were waiting for beds in the North West this morning, with a further 25 people waiting at Letterkenny University…