37 local families affected by lack of transport for students with special needs
Up to 37 families in Counties Sligo and Donegal are being impacted by the lack of transport for students with special needs who are attending courses at the National Learning Network in Sligo. The HSE say they are dong all they can to rectify the situation – one affected parent…
Donegal IMO President airs concerns over health system
The Irish Medical Organisation have warned that the health system is at a critical juncture as it faces a worsening crisis. The IMO launched their pre-budget submission today and called for urgent action on funding, capacity and workforce planning. Hospitals have faced long-standing issues in relation to waiting…
Katie-George Dunlevy wins Gold for Ireland
Katie-George Dunlevy, whose dad John hails from Mountcharles in Donegal, won Gold for Ireland in Wednesday’s women’s B individual time trial, along with tandem partner Linda Kelly, at the Paris Paralympics. It’s Ireland first gold medal of these games – but is Dunlevy’s second piece of silverware in Paris, having…
Road reopens following R280 collision
Gardai have confirmed that a section of the R280 in Arigna has reopened following a fatal two-vehicle road-traffic collision on Tuesday evening. A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene while the driver of the other car, a woman in her 50s and a boy were also…
No train service from Sligo on Saturday
There will be no train service between Sligo and Mullingar on Saturday September 7th, and will be replaced by a bus transfer. While the train is available from Mullingar to Dublin, engineering works are to take place along the rail line, with bus services operating along the route instead.…
Diocese of Raphoe releases statement on school abuse report
The Diocese of Raphoe has released a statement where they acknowledge the recent report into abuse at religious run schools. A statutory inquiry has been ordered after almost 2 thousand 400 allegations involving 8 hundred and 84 alleged abusers were made to a scoping inquiry, which included over 300…
Two Sligo Rovers games set for live TV coverage
Two of Sligo Rovers upcoming SSE Airtricity League Premier Division games during September will be televised live. Rovers, who are currently third in the Premier Division table, go to Tallaght Stadium on Friday, September 13th, to play Shamrock Rovers. That game is set to be shown live on RTÉ2 (8pm…