HSE embargo extension labelled ‘catastrophic’
The HSE’s extended embargo on recruitment’s been described as ‘catastrophic’ by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. Unions have been meeting urgently following the news that the recruitment freeze is being extended to all categories of staff. General secretary of the INMO Phil Ni Sheaghdha says increasing bed-numbers is great,…
Concerns that Dublin parking prices may spread to North West
There are concerns locally that parking charges may increase across the North West. It comes after Dublin City Council have announced they will be raising prices across the capital. That move means it could cost up to four euro an hour to park in certain areas of the city. Local…
The Friday Panel, Bernie O’Hara, Leslie O’Hora
The Friday Panel discuss, and indeed clash, over An Taoiseach’s regret at Covid lockdowns, electric cars, benefits for Ukrainian refugees, a ban on election posters, the Green Party’s policies, the Aisling Murphy murder trial, and more. Our Leitrim guests are Bernie O’Hara and Leslie O’Hora
Road between Ballintogher & Ballygawley ‘treacherous’
People are being warned that the section of road between Ballintogher and Ballygawley is treacherous due to a blocked culvert. It’s resulting in high levels of water flowing out on the road. Efforts have been by Sligo County Council to address the issue but they have to wait…
Sligo Councillor warns of ticket scam that leaves music fans dancing in the dark
With a number of high-profile concerts taking place in 2024, north west music fans are urged to extra vigilant about a scam involving the sale of tickets. It involves fraudsters purporting to be individuals selling tickets for gigs such as Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift. One north…
Sligo Leitrim TD says Sinn Fein are targeting an over all majority in next general election
A Sligo Leitrim TD says the party’s two day Ard Fheis will afford the electorate a snap shot into the party’s programme for Government should they secure power after next general election. Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O’Neill will deliver the key note address in Athlone during which…
Ours to Protect – Connecting with nature and improving our health
This week’s Ours to Protect with Aisling Heraughty