Letterkenny trolley figures remain high
Trolley figures remain high in Donegal today. There are still 25 people waiting on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital where the emergency protocol had to be put in place earlier this week due to ongoing overcrowding. There are 16 people waiting for a bed at Sligo University Hospital today. Galway…
Overcrowding problem persists at Letterkenny Hospital
Overcrowding remains a problem in the accident and emergency department at Letterkenny University Hospital this evening. The department is the busiest in the country today with 38 people on trolleys. Elsewhere in the region, In Sligo University Hospital, there are 12 people on trolleys, while that figure stands at 15…
Rural text scheme numbers soar
Rural areas are leading the way when it comes to tackling crime, according to a new report from the Gardai. New figures from the Garda Crime Prevention Centre of Excellence show today that the number of subscribers to text alert schemes nationwide has doubled with rural counties showing the strongest…
Over 50% of vehicles failed their NCT in 2016
Over a half of vehicles tested in the region failed to pass their NCT last year. That’s according to figures released by the Road Safety Authority. The Sligo centre failed 54% of a total of 10,842 vehicles with 71 of those marked as ‘dangerous fails’. In Leitrim, Carrick-on-Shannon test centre…
Progress made on Donegal sewerage schemes
Irish Water says work is progressing on a major new sewerage scheme in Donegal. In a statement to Ocean FM New this week, the utility has also apologised to some residents who are being inconvienced by the work. The Donegal Group B project includes the development of new sewerage schemes…
The North West reacts to Kenny’s resignation
Local present and former Fine Gael politicians have been reacting to Enda Kenny’s decision to step down as party leader from last night. People in the region have also been giving their views on his performance as Taoiseach and his impact on decisions that have affected the North West. The…
Local properties for sale at Allsop auction
Properties located throughout Donegal and Sligo are currently being sold during a two-day online auction by Allsop. Today is the second day of the auction, with bidding having opened at 8 o’clock each morning. More than 200 lots, including houses, apartments and land, are on offer during the two days.…