Leaving Cert students praised for resilience
As Leaving Cert students across the north west plan their next step, one acting principal has praised this year’s cohort. The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns were among the obstacles faced by students who have just completed their second-level education. Acting principal at St. Mary’s College in Ballisodare,…
Panel Discussion with Leitrim Pride Movement
The Friday panel this week was made up of members from the ‘Leitrim Pride Movement’. The Leitrim Pride celebration is set to take place from August 26 until September 1st and on this morning’s show the panel discussed some of the big issues facing Pride movement here in the…
Cautious welcome given to potential school phone ban locally
Reservations have been held locally over the proposed ban of the use of mobile phones by students in secondary schools. Minister for Education Norma Foley earlier this week said she plans to ask second-level schools to introduce the move during the school day. The department say the new measures will…
Bundoran Emergency Services Open Day postponed
This week’s Emergency Services Open Day organised by the Bundoran RNLI lifeboat committe has been postponed due to the weather. The event was due to take place on Sunday at the West End pier. Event organisers say the decision was taken in the interest of allowing everyone to be comfortable…
Overcrowding problems persist at north west hospitals
Sligo University Hospital was once again, the most overcrowded facility in Ireland today. There were 27 people awaiting admission there this morning, according to the latest trolley watch report. At Letterkenny University Hospital, meanwhile, 20 people were waiting admission this morning. Nationally, there were 249 people waiting…
Additional stop en route for Sligo to Dublin rail line
An additional stop has been confirmed for the Sligo to Dublin rail line. The additional stop at Broombridge will facilitate people traveling from Sligo and wishing to connect with the Luas system. Commuters can access the Luas green line from Broombridge and reduce their travel times rather than going all…
Nine development projects across North West allocated almost €450,000
Nine projects across the North West have been allocated funding just shy of €450,000 through the Town Centre First scheme. The funding has been announced by Minister for Community and Rural Development, Heather Humphreys. In the North West, Sligo will be the biggest beneficiary, with three projects receiving €50,000 each.…