HSE to meet with concerned families next Monday
Families in need of mental health and respite care are to meet with the HSE next Monday. It follows the announcement that a new part time consultant psychiatrist has been appointed to the Child and…
Ballygawley postal service secure for now says An Post
An Post has confirmed that postal services in Ballygawley, Co. Sligo, are secure until at least the end of May. It comes as the Irish Postmasters Union hold a protest outside the GPO in Dublin…
Completion of Sligo estate a challenge for Council
Sligo County Council says the completion of an unoccupied estate in Ballygawley could be difficult as the planning permission has expired. The Local Authority confirmed at a recent Council meeting that it understands the estate,…
Ordinary taxpayers paying for ‘gold plated’ pensions according to Donegal TD
A Donegal TD says ordinary taxpayers who may not have pensions themselves are helping to pay for so-called ‘gold-plated’ pensions and pay-offs for retiring public servants. Last year, the number receiving lump-sum pay-offs over €200,000…
Search update: One crew member found and in a critical condition
One crew member of the missing coastguard helicopter has been found and is in a critical condition. The Sligo Rescue helicopter spotted the debris from the 116 early this morning off the coast of Mayo…
Major search underway after cover helicopter for Sligo rescue mission disappears
A major search operation is underway off the west coast of Mayo this morning for a missing coastguard helicopter which lost contact in the early hours of this morning. The Rescue 116 helicopter came from…
HSE confirms new consultant psychiatrist appointed to CAMHS
The HSE has confirmed that a new consultant psychiatrist has been appointed to the Child and Mental Health Services in the North West. It follows outrage by local parents of young people who use these…
