11 people waiting for hospital bed in Letterkenny, none in Sligo
There are 11 people in the North West waiting for a hospital bed today — and they are all in Letterkenny University Hospital. There is no one waiting for a bed in Sligo University Hospital,…
Body recovered near Killybegs was that of missing elderly man
The body recovered near Killybegs, Co Donegal, early this morning was that of an 84-year old man who had been missing since the afternoon of December 27th. He has been named locally as Patrick Ward,…
Man’s body recovered on land near Killybegs, Co Donegal
The body of a man has been recovered on land near Killybegs, Co Donegal. Malin Head Coast Guard has confirmed to Ocean FM News that the body was found about 1am this morning. The body…
Bishop says parents are key deciders on religious education
A Catholic bishop says parents have a key role to play in any decisions on the teaching of religion in primary schools. Bishop Kevin Doran, of the Diocese of Elphin, was responding to proposals from…
Students want New Year plan for funding third-level education
Students in the North West are hoping the government will come up with a long-term plan for funding third-level institutions in the New Year. It follows a number of reports this year all highlighting the…
Sligo company urging people home on holiday to stay and work here
A Sligo based recruitment group are hoping to convince workers to stay home this Christmas. Collins McNicholas recruitment and HR services group are hosting a ‘Home For Work’ event in the Glasshouse hotel in Sligo…
Michael Flatley’s mother dies; widow of South Sligo native
The mother of Riverdance star Michael Flatley has died. Eilish Flatley was widow of the late Michael Flatley Sr, a native of South Sligo. A native of Carlow, Mrs Flatley passed away yesterday. Her husband died…
