Councillors tell housing minister of need for more staff
Sligo councillors have been telling a government minister this morning that a shortage of local staff is ‘a huge issue’ when it comes to providing housing in the county. Independent Councillor Michael Clarke told the…
More needed than one part-time psychiatrist for North West
A Sinn Fein councillor says a part-time psychiatrist is not nearly enough to cover the needs of those seeking help in the North West. Families and public representatives in the North West met with the…
Visiting Restrictions remain in place at LUH
Visiting restrictions remain in place at Letterkenny University Hospital for a third day due to an outbreak of the Norovirus. A statement from the hospital says all visiting is prohibited except for arrangements in ICU…
R294 upgrade needed urgently says Independent councillor
An Independent South Sligo councillor has called on the council to seek immediate funding to upgrade the R294. Margaret Gormley raised the issue at a meeting of the Tubbercurry/Ballymote Municipal District this week. She says…
Bundoran station needed to serve North Leitrim area says Councillor
A Leitrim councillor is calling on Donegal County Council to ensure the fire stations in Bundoran and Ballyshannon are not amalgamated. Fianna Fail’s Justin Warnock raised the motion at a meeting of Manorhamilton Municipal District…
Earlier finish will lead to quality weekend family time says principal
Schools finishing earlier on a Friday will give families a chance for more quality time together at the weekend. That’s according to Paul Keogh, principal at Summerhill College in Sligo Town. From next September all…
Book of condolence for Martin McGuinness open in Sligo, Leitrim
A book of condolence has been opened at County and City Hall in Sligo Town for the late Martin McGuinness. The former deputy first minister of Northern Ireland passed away following a short illness on…
