Second locum consultant discharged from Letterkenny University Hospital
A second locum consultant has been discharged from Letterkenny University Hospital over concerns on the standard of their work. Letterkenny University Hospital has confirmed that the locum urologist was placed on leave in early September and is no longer working in the hospital. In a statement, the Saolta…
Concern over criteria with CE Schemes
There’s said to be increasing difficulty locally in finding suitable candidates for CE schemes. The scheme is designed to help people who are long-term unemployed to get back to work by offering part-time and temporary placements. It has been a huge success in Sligo, so much so that…
Morale ‘never as low’ among farming community in rural Sligo
Morale has never been as low among the farming community in rural Sligo. That’s according to Independent Cllr Joe Queenan who is warning that there will be food shortages in ten years’ time due to a combination of new Government policy and that not enough young people are going…
Investigation continuing into overnight crash in Ballybofey
An investigation is continuing into a crash in Ballybofey last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene on Main Street at around 9.30pm. The collision involved a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a man in his 60s, received treatment for minor injuries at the scene…
Mona McSharry is Irish Times Sportswoman of the Month for October
Sligo Swimmer Mona McSharry has been named as the Irish Times Sportswoman of the Month for October. The Grange women enjoyed an impressive October in the pool, winning silver and bronze medals at the World Aquatics World Cup in Budapest. The University of Tennessee swimmer followed this a few week…
Funding boost for Sligo Cancer Support Centre
Sligo Cancer Support Centre is set to benefit from significant funding announced by the Minister for Health. It comes after Stephen Donnelly met with a number of national representatives of cancer support services from around Ireland. Three million euro has been allocated to Cancer Support centres all over…
Dáil hears claims of under investment in North West’s third level education providers
A Sligo Leitrim TD says there has been historic under investment in third level education in the North West. Deputy Marian Harkin has welcomed the incorporation of St Angela’s college as part of the Atlantic Technology University this week. The Independent Deputy made the comments during leader’s…