Harkin: GAA probably one of largest voluntary organisations in the country
MEP Marian Harkin says the GAA might be one of the largest voluntary organisations in the country. She made the comment at the launch of the programme of voluntary events to be organised by Sligo GAA…
‘Still Waiting’ health campaign group insists its support is growing
The national coordinator of a campaign to seek a better health service says just about 90 people turned out in the North West for protest vigils calling for improvements in the health service at the…
30 in North West waiting for a hospital bed
There are a total number of 30 people waiting for a hospital bed in the North West today. In Sligo University Hospital, there are 21 people waiting on beds while there are 9 people waiting…
New stroke support group to be set up in Sligo
A new stroke support group will be launched in Sligo next week, on Wednesday April 26th. Irish Heart along with Sligo University Hospital and the North West Stroke Group, have come together to bring the…
New call for cancer care ‘Centre of Excellence’ in Sligo
A Sligo councillor has again raised the idea of a centre of excellence for cancer care being provided at Sligo University Hospital. In past years, the issue of a centre of excellence in Sligo has been…
Grand National winning jockey says Sligo homecoming was ‘a massive honour’
The Sligo-born Aintree Grant National winning jockey Derek Fox has described the civic reception given to him in his home town at the weekend, and the number of people who turned up to attend it,…
Donegal, Leitrim and Cavan to be included in new childcare scheme
A childcare scheme for people in emergency accommodation is being extended beyond Dublin. Eight more parts of the country will be covered by the programme that grants children under five 25 hours of free childcare a week…
