LYIT Student Union survey shows large number rely on Bus Eireann services
A survey of 100 LYIT Students taken in January by LYIT Student Union, shows that 62% use Bus Eireann services for getting to and from college. The Union of Students in Ireland President, Annie Hoey,…
Councillors say Tenant Purchase Scheme is not ‘user’ friendly
Councillors in Sligo have been telling the Minister for Housing and Urban Renewal that a scheme to help local authority tenants buy out their houses is not user friendly. The councillors made the point to…
Visiting restrictions lifted at Letterkenny University Hospital
Visiting restrictions have been lifted for most wards at Letterkenny University Hospital. All wards, except for Surgical 2, are now open, according to the Saolta Hospital Group. However, visitors are asked to be vigilant with…
Books of Condolence to remain open
A Book of Condolence for the late Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness will open in Tubbercurry, Co Sligo, at 2pm this afternoon. A books is already open in County Hall in Sligo In…
Calls for a housing outreach office in north Leitrim
A Leitrim councillor says there is a need for a council office or outreach service in the north of the county to deal with queries on housing. Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon called for the…
It could go on for three days or three months – no resolution in sight to bus dispute
Significant disruption continues for commuters this lunchtime as a result of the Bus Strike. Passengers are advised to make alternative arrangements as no Bus Eirean services are operating in the region today and reduced train…
Financial Services Union says jobs at risk at Sligo Ulster Bank
A union official claims that Ulster Bank is not only closing branches, it will also be reducing staff in remaining branches. Gareth Murphy, senior industrial relations officer with the Financial Services Union, says it means…
