HSE doctor concerned at fall in numbers availing of childhood vaccines
Specialist in Public Health with the HSE, Dr. Anthony Breslin, has expressed concern at the reduction of the numbers of children being given childhood vaccinations. Dr. Breslin is also urging ‘at risk’ groups to get…
Garavogue River launch for new legislation on those who vandalise life saving equipment
The banks of the Garavogue River in Sligo was the location for the promotion at the weekend of a new piece of legislation on the theft of, or damage to life saving equipment, such as…
Councillor defends raising of Catalan flag at Donegal council office
As the row over the Catalonia independence referendum continues in Spain, the Chairperson of the Glenties Municipal District Council has defended his decision to raise the Catalan flag over a Donegal County Council office. Cllr…
Recovery from leg break injury going well, says Irish captain Coleman
Irish international captain and Everton star, Seamus Coleman, will be part of an event in Kilcar on Friday night to help raise money for his home club, St. Catherine’s FC of Killybegs. Here he reflects…
Tempers flare as Sligo’s councillors criticised for entering abortion debate
Former General Election candidate, Bernie O’Hara, has accused members of Sligo County Council of arrogance in discussing the eighth amendment abortion issue at their meeting last week. Here she takes on Cllr Gino O’Boyle, who…
Major fundraising campaign for repatriation of young Ballisodare man after Canada tragedy
22 year old Tommy Jackson from Ballisodare was killed in an accident on his way to work in Candada last Friday. A major fundraising has been launched to help with the huge costs in bringing…
Donegal rape victim dismisses George Hook apology as inadequate
Dominique Meehan’s attacker was jailed earlier this year for 12 years for her rape. The Donegal woman has since become a voice for rape victims and has rejected broadcaster George Hook’s apology for the rape…