10 lambs savaged by dogs in Co Leitrim incident
10 lambs have been killed by a dog in an incident in Co Leitrim. Leitrim Animal Welfare Officer, Ciara O’Kelly, and IFA official, Kevin Comiskey, says it once again highlights the need for more stringent…
Woman with terminal cancer appeals for access to voluntary assisted dying
Gaynor French, who’s only 47 years old, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. She wants a change in the law so she can avail of voluntary assisted dying, a choice to take a prescribed, life-ending…
Donegal Save the 8th campaigner rejects criticism of Vote No Roadshow
There has been criticism of the graphic nature of aspects of the ‘Vote No Roadshow’ which has been travelling across Counties Leitrim, Sligo and Donegal this week. Tim Jackson of the Save the 8th campaign…
Call for action as patients being ‘warehoused’ in Emergency Departments
One listener to Ocean FM this week recalled how he had to spend 45 hours on a trolley last week at Sligo University Hospital before being sent home. The listener said the reality of the…
Eamon McGee’s launch of Donegal abortion referendum campaign is defended
The GAA is to contact all GAA County Boards to remind them of the apolitical nature of the organisation. It follows a number of high-profile GAA member’s involvement in various abortion referendum campaigns. Former Donegal…
Doctors differ in Donegal in abortion debate
Six GPs in County Donegal, identifying themselves as pro-life doctors, have signed a letter refuting claims by those supporting repeal of the eighth amendment that the amendment puts the lives of pregnant mothers at risk.…
Elevation to party leadership has been hectic says McDonald
The Sinn Fein leader, Mary Lou McDonald, is visiting Sligo today and has taken time to speak with North West Today on her role as leader, the latest rise in support in polls for SF,…