Delays at ‘extremely busy’ Letterkenny Hospital emergency department
There are ‘significant numbers’ of patients awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital today where the emergency department is ‘extremely busy.’ Efforts are continuing at the hospital to identify patients who can be discharged. There are…
Sonny and Sean Harte remembered as father and son who were also best friends
The funerals have taken place in Sligo this afternoon of Sonny and Sean Harte, the father and son who lost their lives in a fire in a town centre apartment at the weekend. An overflow…
Frustrated chairman of WDC asks not to be reappointed
The chairman of the Western Development Commission has asked not to be reappointed to his position because of his frustration with the State’s approach to regional growth. In a letter to the Minister of State…
Funeral of Sligo fire victims takes place this morning
The funeral takes place this morning in Sligo of the two men — a father and son — who died tragically in a fire in an apartment building in the town centre last weekend. Christopher…
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…
