Serious concern over ICU Letterkenny University Hospital
Serious concern has been raised over the ICU at Letterkenny University Hospital. A shortfall in beds and a lack of adequate IT systems have been cited as key areas of concerns. Donegal Sinn Féin TD Padraig MacLochlainn highlighted the situation to the Minister of Health, Stephen Donnelly. …
Major tourism development for north Leitrim moves another step closer
A major recreation and tourism development for north Leitrim has moved another step closer. Located on the shores of Lough MacNean, Coillte and Leitrim County Council have collaborated on the project. €2.5 million has been allocated for the project under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. It…
Frustration building in Murvagh over people camping & littering
Frustration is building in Murvagh over people camping and littering on the beach. A considerable amount of litter was thrown in the local car park on Saturday night while there have been several instances of people camping illegally in the area. The local community is being urged to…
Donegal hit-and-run victim remembered in Dail
The victim of last weekends alleged hit-and-run in Donegal has been remembered in the Dail. The man, a pedestrian, in his 60s was struck by a vehicle on Main Street Clonmany at around 12:15am on Sunday morning last – he died in Beaumont hospital last night. The driver…
Calls for proper roads drainage system to be put in place in Sligo
Sligo County Council have been asked to put a schedule of works in place to ensure that roads around the county are drained effectively. There has been a significant amount of rainfall over the last few months, which has led to the deteriation of some roads. In some instances, surface…
Sligo County Council support calls for a universal one-tier health system
Calls have been made for the government to introduce a universal one-tier healthcare system. It’s currently felt that the current system places too much emphasis on being able to afford healthcare, rather than on the basis of medical need. A motion was brought to Sligo County Council by Independent Councillor…
Euro Elections: Data shows Mullooly & Ming Flanagan set to win seats
New polling data claims that former RTÉ News correspondent Ciarán Mullooly and left-wing Independent MEP Luke Ming Flanagan are proving to be top contenders in the Midlands North West constituency for the upcoming European Elections. Private polling data, confirmed by the Irish Independent, shows Independent and smaller party candidates…