Sligo Cllr airs concerns over Strandhill coastal erosion plan
Concerns have been raised over Sligo Borough Council’s next moves in relation to fighting coastal erosion in Strandhill. An application will be filed to the OPW after a report into the issue highlighted rock-armour as an optimal way to combat the erosion. However, retiring local Cllr Sinead Maguire,…
Government asked to give more support to fish factory workers
There have been calls for supports to be given to those who work in fish factories. It is claimed that the introduction of the Common Fisheries’ Policy has had serious knock-on effects to fish factories. At present, it is not possible for workers to work up enough stamps and they…
150 people have died on trolleys in Sligo University Hospital in five years
150 people have died on trollies in Sligo University Hospital in the last five years. It’s the third highest amount in the country over that time frame, after 195 at University Hospital Galway, and 239 in University Hospital Limerick. The figures were presented by UHL chief executive, Collette Cowan at…
Calls for Woodhaven Centre to be utilised by HSE
There are calls for the HSE to utilise the former Woodhaven Centre in Sligo town. The building, located on the First Sea Road is currently being leased by the HSE from the Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Respite Centre. However, one local member of the Regional Health Forum West calling for some…
Sligo County Council asked to tackle illegal dumping issue
Sligo County Council have been asked to clean up an area in Avondale Park amid issues of illegal dumping. The area is well covered by trees, and so repeated instances of rubbish being dropped there has persisted. Sligo-Strandhill People Before Profit Cllr Gino O’Boyle highlighted the need for a deterrent…
CAB searches carried out across Donegal
23 searches, led by the Criminal Assets Bureau, have been carried out across Donegal and west Dublin. It’s understood two properties in West Donegal and a premises in Letterkenny were among the raids. 70 gardaí were involved in the raids yesterday that were part of an ongoing investigation into the…
Ours to Protect – The work of the Grange energy workshop
This week’s Ours to Protect looks at the work of an energy workshop in Grange – Aisling Heraughty reports