Full capacity protocol at Letterkenny University Hospital
The emergency department in Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy today with a significant number of patients waiting for admission. According to Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation figures there are 29 patients waiting for a…
Higher garda presence needed in north Leitrim
A higher garda presence is needed to put a stop to the recent spate of robberies in north Leitrim. That’s according to Fine Gael councillor Sean McDermott. Three tractors, a quad bike and log splitter…
Department says it cannot comment on hunger striker in Sligo
The Department of Justice says it cannot comment on the case of a man on hunger strike in Globe House in Sligo. An Iraqi man has been on hunger strike for over a month now…
Tackling racism is the focus of a symposium in Sligo today
Tackling racism is one of the key challenges in all societies around the world. That will be one of a number of issues to be discussed at an intercultural symposium in Sligo today. The symposium…
Mobile mammography unit to arrive in Sligo on Nov. 14th
A leading campaigner for breast cancer services in the north west is this morning welcoming news that a mobile mammography X-ray unit will be in place in Sligo later this month. Caitriona McGoldrick says a…
Scanlon raises concerns over membership of Citizens’ Assembly
A Sligo Leitrim TD has raised concern about the representation from the north west region on the Citizen’s Assembly. The Assembly already held its inaugural meeting in October to discuss the future of the Eighth…
Minister makes no promises on Sligo council’s finances
The CEO of Sligo County Council has been told to submit a new proposal to ease the financial burden on the council. The current five year-plan sets a target for the Council to make a…