146 people homeless across North West in July this year
146 people were homeless across the North West throughout the month of July. The latest figures have been published by the Department of Housing this afternoon. 117 of those were single adults, while 92 were male and 54 female. 25-44 was the age bracket with the highest amount of homeless…
First of new Coast Guard helicopters arrive in Ireland
The first of the Coast Guard’s new fleet of helicopters, one of which will be based in Sligo, have arrived in Ireland. Their arrival has been welcomed by Junior Minister for Transport, James Lawless. The first of the helicopters has arrived at Weston Airport in Dublin, which will be its…
Sligo’s PJ Scanlon wins silver medal at World Kickboxing Championships
Collooney Kickboxing Club’s PJ Scanlon has secured a silver medal for Ireland at the 2024 WAKO World Championships in Budapest on Friday. More to follow…
Almost 50 new social homes on the way to Sligo Town
Almost 50 new social homes are on the way to Sligo Town. Construction is set to begin on the development at Finisklin which will include 47 new housing units. The project also entails works including a public open space, site boundaries, drainage, utilities and services connections and car…
Last orders – the Peter Kilgallen interview
Friday’s North West Today was broadcast from the new headquarters Social Ground Force situated on the Mall in Sligo. The premises in question was formally known as Kilgallen’s Bar. This was an emotional week for the family as the name ‘Kilgallen’ was taken down from over the door…
Renewed fears over overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital
There are renewed fears over overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital ahead of the winter months. The hospital has been experiencing unseasonably high ED waiting figures over the last few months. It has led to concern that the facility could enter an even bigger crisis when faced with flu…
Sligo University Hospital the second most overcrowded in Ireland today
Sligo University Hospital is the second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland this morning. The figures have been released by the INMO this morning. According to the latest figures, there were 36 people waiting for a bed in Sligo. Sligo is second only to University Hospital Limerick this morning, where 52…