Mona McSharry on Ireland team for 2024 World Championships
Sligo’s Mona McSharry will be part of a 15-strong team for the 2024 World Aquatic Championships in Doha, Qatar. The team will be made up of 12 swimmers and three divers – and will be the penultimate event for Irish competitor to secure Olympic qualification for Paris. McSharry is already…
Ballyshannon Gardai honoured at Water Safety Ireland National Awards
Three Gardai attached to Ballyshannon Garda Station have been honoured at the Water Safety Ireland National Awards. The annual event recognises people’s bravery in their efforts in rescuing others who were in immediate danger in the water. Last March, Gardaí from the Ballyshannon District were alerted to the…
HIQA finds several issues of noncompliance at Leitrim facility
The Health watchdog has found several issues of noncompliance at a HSE run facility in County Leitrim. The unannounced inspection of St. Patrick’s community facility in Carrick-On-Shannon took place in June with the details published today. The designated centre provides 24- hour care to 46 residents, male and…
Momentum needed to see agriculture align with climate goals – McConalogue
Momentum is needed to see agriculture align with climate goals. That’s one of the key messages as 500 agri-food delegates meet today for a conference on the latest climate policy developments. One focus is on the use of science and technology to help reach the 2030 51 per…
Hospital car parking charges could be reintroduced in North
The Department of Health has launched an eight-week consultation on the re-introduction of hospital car parking charges. The move comes just six months before they’re due to be scrapped. The consultation comes after the Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, told departments across Northern Ireland to launch public consultations…
Constituency review ‘kicked to touch’ on Donegal & Sligo/Leitrim boundaries
The Dail has heard that the constituency review ‘kicked to touch’ over decisions made on the Donegal and Sligo Leitrim boundaries. Despite expectations, Donegal remained unchanged as part of the review held earlier this year, with parts of south Donegal staying in the Sligo Leitrim constituency. It been…
Large number of refugees to arrive in Dromahair in the coming weeks
Concern has been expressed in Leitrim regarding the arrival of a significant number of refugees. The old Abbey Manor hotel in Dromahair is in the process of being refurbished in order to house up to 155 refugees. It’s thought that a mix of families with children and single men will…