Sligo Cllr calls for appointment of a second speech therapist
A Sligo Councillor is calling for the appointment of a second speech therapist and a behavior therapist at Cregg House and St Cecilia’s School in Sligo, which helps those with intellectual disabilities. Independent Councillor Marie…
Pearse Doherty rules himself out as next Sinn Fein leader
Mary Lou McDonald looks set to become the next Sinn Féin President after a number of other contenders ruled themselves out of the race. Gerry Adams announced his intention to step down after 34 years…
Gardai in Sligo Town refusing to work in own station
Gardaí in Sligo Town will refuse to enter their own station today. 101 officers based in the building say it’s overcrowded and unsafe. They say they won’t return until conditions improve. Garda Ray Wimms is…
Major investment in Abbott medical plant in Donegal Town to create 200 new jobs
A major investment in the Abbott medical plant in Donegal is set to lead to 200 new jobs. The medical device’s manufacturer is planning a multi-million euro investment in a new facility in Donegal Town.…
Sligo and Letterkenny hospitals could become designated trauma units
Sligo University Hospital and Letterkenny University Hospital could become desigmated trauma units. The hospitals are two of eight regional centres earmarked in a new report to deliver trauma care. Susan Mitchell, health editor with The…
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: Sligo motorist arrested for speeding
The equivalent of a population of a small town has been killed on Irish roads since records began. We’re being encouraged to slow down on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Victims. Ceremonies will…
UPDATE:Pearse Road has now reopened
Pearse Road now reopened after being closed temporarily this morning following a road traffic collision. The incident happened at around 7.55am involving a truck and a car. Nobody was injured in the incident.
