Drug strategy funding announced for Northwest
€300,000 in funding has been allocated to the North and Northwest to support people in recovery from drug addiction. Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Colm Burke, revealed the funding today, which is part of a €2.3 million nationwide rollout. It’s part of the national drug…
I get the presence of the spirit of all the dead – Funeral Director publishes book on his life
Local Funeral Director, David McGowan, of Foley and McGowan has just published a new book about his life and the business of death and dying . In a wide-ranging interview, David reflects on his passion for his profession, his thoughts on spirituality and life after death
Sonic Minds named Ocean FM’s Local Hero
Sonic Minds were announced as the winners of Ocean FM’s Search for a Local Hero, in association with Irish Music Month. The Sligo-based alternative rock group were chosen as the representatives in a panel of over thirty entrants. The group are among a list of 21 representatives from 21 radio…
Popular Ballyshannon butchers to close
A popular butchers in Ballyshannon is set to close. McGahern’s, located in the heart of the town, has been part of the fabric of Ballyshannon since the 1950s. It was previously owned by the late John McGahern but has been in the ownership of Jim Gallagher for many…
Donegal Pharmacist gives stark warning on drug use
The Oireachtas Committee on Drug Use has been hearing submissions from the Irish College of GPs and Irish Pharmacy Union. They’ve been discussing the potential for decriminalisation and legalisation of drugs in Ireland. Donegal based Pharmacist Tom Murray from the Irish Pharmacy Union gave this submission in his…
Lack of home help leading to longer patient stays in SUH
There are a number of Sligo patients unable to be discharged from hospital due to a lack of home care hours available. That’s according to Ballymote-Tubbercurry Fianna Fail Cllr Liam Brennan, who has been speaking to families of those affected. It’s understood that two 30 minute sessions of home help…
Further fears for North West forecourts
There are further fears over fuel prices between North West counties and their neighbours across the border, as by January 1st, there could be a difference in diesel of 20c per litre. That’s according to Fuels for Ireland, who also highlighted how Ireland is set to become the most…