Parents of Natalie McGuinness say they ‘can never forget’ what was inflicted upon their daughter
A man who killed a young Sligo woman while having delusions they were in an alternative reality has been committed to the Central Mental Hospital. Earlier this month, Oisín Conroy, from Boyle in Co. Roscommon, was…
Former Tanaiste says new politics needs new people
Former Tanaiste Mary Coughlan has expressed her disappointment with so-called ‘new politics’. Speaking to Ocean FM following the cooption convention in Donegal town last night, Ms. Coughlan ruled out any return to local or national…
Tax breaks for pub-owners would help rural business
A West Sligo publican has backed Government proposals to consider the introduction of tax breaks for pub owners who bring their customers home following a night out. Tourism Minister Brendan Griffin last week, confirmed he…
Trolleywatch update: 16 on trolleys locally today
Almost 300 people are on hospital trolleys today according to nurses. The latest trolleywatch report shows Wexford and Limerick hospitals are the most overcrowded with 26 people waiting on a bed. The INMO says 277…
Brexit and security up for discussion at MacGill Summer School
Brexit and security threats are the main topics of discussion at the MacGill Summer School in Glenties today. The event, now in its 37th year got underway yesterday evening with Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon…
Major London medical conference moves to Sligo
A major London medical summit is moving to Sligo as a direct result of Brexit. Foot and ankle specialists will attend the 2017 Firefly Summit which is due to take place in Sligo on September…
In Sligo, signs being erected to discourage parking in disabled spaces
A number of signs will be erected at disabled parking spaces across Sligo town this morning, in an effort to encourage able-bodied motorists to avoid parking in spaces reserved for disabled drivers. The initiative will…
