TD critical of conditions in unit at St John’s Hospital in Sligo
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has described conditions in a unit at St John’s Hospital in Sligo late last year as ‘shameful.’ Sinn Fein Deputy Martin Kenny was commenting following recently-published findings by the Mental Health Commission…
Leitrim councillor calls for greater development of county’s only coastal village
A Leitrim councillor has called for greater development and promotion of the county’s only coastal village along the Wild Atlantic Way. Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock wants Leitrim County Council to become involved in the…
New fitness app being launched by IT Sligo start up
A new app designed to track employees healthy living is being launched by new IT Sligo based start up. KudosHealth is an online platform that allows employees who sign up to have their fitness tracked…
Minister launches national plan for town centre renewal in Sligo
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchel-O’Connor, is in Sligo today launching the Framework for Town Centre Renewal. The framework is being implemented in towns outside of Dublin that have not yet had significant…
Efforts underway to develop new food business activities in vacant premises in Achonry
Efforts are underway to develop new food-business activities in a vacant premises owned by the Aurivo Co-Operative in Achonry, Co Sligo. Some time ago, Aurivo moved its butter packing operations from the Achonry site to…
Questions arise over accuracy of government report on new houses
Questions have arisen over the accuracy of the government’s figures on new home completions throughout the country, including in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. It has been claimed that last year that nationally, 8,729 new…
Respite service in Sligo to be outsourced
Parents of those with learning disabilities and autism in the North West have been dealt a demoralising blow with news that a respite centre in Sligo is to remain closed. The Solas Respite Centre in…
