News - North-west
Locals advised to know their healthcare options this Easter
This helps ensure Emergency Departments are available for those who need them most.
Apr 3, 2026 09:38
Status yellow snow and ice warnings extended across Shannonside region
A low of minus 6 point 8 degrees was recorded overnight, and snow has fallen in parts of the north-west.
Jan 4, 2026 10:57
Leitrim under weather warning as Storm Floris brings wind and rain
Met Éireann says the west and north-west will bear the brunt of the storm, with strong gusts and heavy downpours expected.
Aug 3, 2025 13:26
Calls grow for Neuro-Rehabilitation Team in Sligo-Leitrim
The group says the North West is one of four regions still waiting for funding promised under a 2019 national framework.
Jun 29, 2025 13:21
Leitrim TD says Sligo dermatology service is 'under extreme stress'
It comes as the HSE has struggled to fill two consultant positions at Sligo University Hospital, with the only dermatologist in the Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal area currently on leave until mid July.
Jun 26, 2025 13:47
Visiting restrictions in place following Covid outbreak at local hospital
The hospital is appealing to the public not to visit if they are feeling unwell or have respiratory symptoms.
Jan 4, 2024 13:03
Success for Shannonside region in North West and West Tidy Towns
There was a record number of entries received this year with 882 entries.
Apr 10, 2023 12:12
High marks for local towns in new travel trend study
The data will be used among several transport and government organizations to help plan future measures
Feb 24, 2023 09:25
Rebuilding house costs sees highest increase in north-west
The Society of Chartered Surveyors says rebuild costs the north-west are coming from a low base and that accounts for some of the increase
Sep 16, 2022 08:57
Local minister hopeful Cath Lab services will again be located in the north-west
The part-time service at SUH was shut down last week by its private contractor.
Jul 4, 2022 16:01
Leitrim TD calls on Government to intervene in closure of north-west Cath Lab
The service is due to close at the end of this month.
Jun 22, 2022 13:12
Leitrim campaigners welcome full abortion services beginning at Sligo University Hospital
The hospital had prevoulsy been providing access to limited abortion services.
Apr 27, 2022 13:45
Chair of Atlantic TU hopes people will come back to study locally
The new University is being seen as a game-changer for education and further learning in the north west
Apr 5, 2022 10:27
Proposed options for N4 Dromod to Carrick road to be published by summer
The issue was raised at a meeting of Carrick M.D. today.
Mar 14, 2022 15:23Shannonside Newsletter
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