Increase in numbers on hospital trolleys
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation figures show the number of people waiting on trolleys in North West hospitals has risen today. Latest figures show that both Letterkenny and Sligo hospitals have seen trolley figures rise…
Glens Centre in Manorhamilton appeals for return of equipment
The director of the Glens Centre in Manorhamilton has appealed for the return of valuable equipment that was taken from the building over the weekend. A computer with special music software worth thousands of euo…
NUI graduates encouraged to register for Seanad vote
A west of Ireland Senator wants NUI graduates in the North West to ensure they register to vote in Seanad elections before it’s too late. The deadline to register is this Sunday but people only…
Mandate confidant of similar result from tonight’s staff re-ballot
Mandate’s representative in the North West is confidant staff at Tesco stores in Sligo and Ballina will vote for industrial action when balloted tonight. Staff at the two stores had voted to undertake strike action…
Local TDs raise issue of Doonally RVL in Dail chamber ahead of demonstration
Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture, Andrew Doyle, insists government policy is to improve the regional veterinary laboratory testing system, not damage it Speaking in response to a number of queries on the…
Bus Eireann strike action inevitable says SIPTU
Transport Minister Shane Ross has called on all sides in the Bus Eireann dispute to take time to reflect on the issues at hand. It follows the collapse of yesterday’s talks at the Workplace Relations…
Alzheimer’s Ireland information bus to visit Sligo & Leitrim this week
A new bus which will provide information and services about dementia will be in the North West in the coming days. The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland’s new Dementia Bus will be in Sligo and Leitrim…
