Sligo Councillor calls for an end to Direct Provision
A motion is to come before a meeting of Sligo County Council today calling for an end to the Direct Provision system for asylum seekers. The local Direct Provision centre is at Globe House in…
Go-ahead for Shannon dredging could open dredging-option for other rivers
A west of Ireland TD says Friday’s announcement by Minister Sean Canney that dredging work can now start on the Shannon will have implications for all rivers that are flooding. The Minister confirmed on Friday…
New extension welcomed at Coola Post Primary School
A school in county Sligo is welcoming the approval of a new extension which will mean they can reduce the number of prefabs pupils are currently being taught in. The Department of Education has approved…
Calls for cancer patients in south Donegal to be included on cross-border plan
Cancer campaigners are to call on the Health Minister today to ensure patients from south Donegal are able to avail of new radiotherapy services at Altnagelvin hospital. It’s emerged that patients south of Donegal town…
Consultant warns of the impacts of everyday substances on mental health
A consultant psychiatrist is warning that ‘psycho-active’ substances such as fake tan can have a damaging effect on the mental health of young people. Dr Eamon Keenan, HSE consultant pyschiatrist in substance misuse was speaking…
Overcrowding crisis to be discussed with Health Minister in Donegal today
The overcrowding crisis at Letterkenny University Hospital is one of a number of topics which will be discussed with Health minister Simon Harris on his visit to Donegal today. There are 22 people waiting for…
Post-mortem to be carried out after missing Donegal man found yesterday
A post-mortem is to be carried out later on the body of a Donegal man found yesterday. 73 year-old Jimmy Boyle had been missing from the Rathmullan area of Donegal for a number of weeks.…
