People in Ballymote protest over local banking services
People in Ballymote are expressing their concern over planned changes to banking services in the town. The community held a protest at lunchtime. It’s outside the Bank of Ireland branch where traditional over-the-counter services are…
Glenfarne Railway Station now open to visitors
One of North Leitrim’s most historic buildings is now open to the public during this month and next. It’s the former Glenfarne Railway Station, from which Sean MacDiarmada often used, and from which he left…
Hopes leisure centre in Killybegs can be kept open
Efforts are underway to prevent the closure of a popular swimming pool and leisure centre in south Donegal. It follows concern in recent weeks over the future of the facilities at the Bay View Hotel…
Bank protest in Ballymote at lunchtime today
A protest in Ballymote this lunchtime will call for a special case to be made for the provision of bank services in the South Sligo town The protest will take place outside the Bank fo…
Farmers urged to attend safety stand at Bonniconlon Show
The victim of a road traffic accident in Sligo is urging people and especially farmers to be aware of their safety at this time of the year. Pat Carthy from Tubbercurry has been in a…
Scanlon says TDs were given assurances on BoI staff to help customers
The Sligo/Leitrim TD from Ballymote, where Bank of Ireland is to end its across-the counter service, says senior management has given assurances that staff will be on hand to help customers with their transactions. Fianna…
Sligo and Letterkenny patients affected by HSE computer error
Sligo and Letterkenny university hospitals are among those affected after the identification of a flaw with records of medical tests in the HSE’s computer systems. At least 25,000 x-rays, MRIs, CTs and ultrasounds taken across…