Local community not split on asylum seeker issue – Dromahair Concerned Citizens
The spokesperson for the Dromahair Concerned Citizens Group insists the local community is not split on the issue of asylum seekers being accommodated in the local Abbey Manor Hotel. Fiona McPadden has been reacting to the latest developments in the case, and is critical of a ‘small number of seasoned…
Local authorities to benefit from Additional Staff Resource funding
Almost €260,000 will be given to local authorities in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal in Additional Staff Resource funding. The announcement was made this morning by Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Joe O’Brien. All three local authorities in the North West are set to benefit,…
Ours to Protect – Ecologist and small farmer Dolores Byrne
This week’s edition hears from North Leitrim small farmer and ecologist, Dolores Byrne, on how farmers are facing up to climate change and the challenges they face in coming years
Sligo hosting voting campaign ahead of European elections
The “Use Your Vote” campaign is in Sligo today to encourage voter turnout ahead of the upcoming European elections. Organised by the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland, a number of events are taking place in the town today, including a pop-up information stand outside the Yeats Society, and…
Man due in court over major disturbance in Sligo Town
A man is due in court today charged in connection with a major disturbance in Sligo Town. A number of Garda vehicles were damaged during the course of the incident which happened at St. Brigid’s Place in the early hours of yesterday morning. A major emergency operation was…
Letterkenny University Hospital included in HIQA hospital inspections
HIQA have published reports following inspections in six national hospitals. Letterkenny University Hospital was included among the hospitals inspected. The inspection in Letterkenny was carried out on the 7th and 8th of November 2023, and the hospital was found to be compliant in 11 national standards assessed. Highlights included the…
Minister refuses immediate meeting over Donegal diabetes crisis
The Health Minister has refused to meet with Donegal Branch of Diabetes Ireland in the wake of a major crisis in services locally. Campaigners in Donegal are calling for a meeting with Minister Stephen Donnelly and the HSE over critical delays in adult diabetes services at Letterkenny University Hospital.…