No show from Minister for key debate on Letterkenny University Hospital
A widely anticipated Dail debate between Sinn Fein and the Health Minister over Letterkenny University Hospital has been deferred. The discussion was to call for an external review of the hospital after almost 80 Donegal GPs penned a damning letter over current conditions in the ED. This was…
Gardai issue stark warning after speeding clampdown outside Dunkineely National School
Gardai have issued a stark warning after a conducting a speeding clampdown outside Dunkineely National School. Gardai carried out the operation yesterday in conjunction with traffic calming measures already in place at the school. A fine was issued to a motorist who was travelling at 84KPH in a…
Appeal made for more local families to host Ukrainian refugees
Bernie from County Sligo has hosted two Ukrainian families in her home already this year and is preparing to host a third. More such local hosts are being sought, as more refugees arrive, and a information evening takes place on Thursday in Sligo to offer more advice on the process…
Additional bus services for Ballintogher and Ballygawley
Enhanced public transport services are on the way for Ballintogher and Ballygawley. The local link service has confirmed that a connection to Sligo from Ballintogher will be provided 4 times per day each way Monday to Sunday on the Route 566. Two additional night time services will be available on…
Status yellow warning remains in place for north west
A Status Yellow warnings will remain in place for parts of the north west to between 6 and 8 p.m. this evening. Met Éireann is warning of widespread spells of rain along with strong and guest east to southeast winds. This will possibly lead to localised flooding, reduced visibility and…
Marc MacSharry to bow out of politics
The Sligo Leitrim TD Marc Mac Sharry TD has announced he will not contest the next general election. In announcing his decision he said it was an extraordinary privilege to serve in the Oireachtas but that now was the correct time to open a new chapter in his life…
Gardai appeal for information on Carrowkeel tomb vandalism
Gardai have appealed for information in relation to the vandalism caused at the ancient tomb at Carrowkeel in Sligo, which was discovered in recent days. It’s among the appeals on this week’s On The Beat, with Garda Damien Hennigan of Ballyshannon Garda Station