Investigation launched into Sligo assault
An investigation has been launched into an assault in Sligo. The incident happened earlier this afternoon on Castle Street with Gardai attending the scene. It’s believed that a number of people were involved in the attack with at least one person injured. The extent of their injuries is currently not…
Driving skills should be taught at school says worried mother
Mary’s teenage daughter is about to take driving lessons, but she’s very concerned for her safety on the roads because of the increase in the number of accidents. She believes young people should taught driving skills from a young age at school
HSE recruitment embargo having devastating consequences – Doherty
The Dáil has heard claims of Irish people abroad looking to come home to work in the health service – but can’t because of the HSE’s recruitment embargo. It’s as an INMO survey of its members yesterday claimed around two-thirds of nurses and midwives have considered leaving the profession…
Serious concern raised again over taxi driver shortage in North West
Serious concern has been raised once again over a major shortage in taxi drivers in the North West. There’s said to be big decline across the region in recent years with a number of people retiring and not being replaced. With the 2024 tourism season on the horizon,…
Visitor not happy with fee for golf round at Strandhill
Seamus, who’s a native of Sligo but has been living in the USA for many years, says he can’t understand the apparent increase in the charge for him to play a round of golf at Strandhill Golf Club. He was quoted a price this week of 210 euros, including club…
Rescue 118 tasked to rescue operation on Croagh Patrick
The Rescue 118 helicopter was tasked from Sligo yesterday to assist a student on Croagh Patrick. The student, who was descending the summit cone with a school group, fell and sustained a head injury on their way down. The full Mayo Mountain Rescue team were tasked, and required assistance from…
Housing for all policy branded a failure
The Government’s Housing for All policy has been branded a failure. The comments were made by Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle, who says the housing crisis in Ireland needs to be urgently addressed. According to homelessness figures from March, a record 13,800 people were registered homeless, with 172 of those…