News - Sligo
Local Emergency Departments under severe pressure today
Nationally, 593 patients were waiting for a bed in hospital this morning.
Oct 2, 2024 12:31
Gardai issue appeal over serious crash near Boyle that seriously injured pensioner
A car and a Jeep crashed on the N4 at Ardcarne at around 1.20pm.
Sep 30, 2024 19:56
Relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes arriving in Knock this morning, as part of historic tour
The relics will be in Ballaghaderreen, Athlone, Sligo and Kiltoom in south Roscommon over the next six weeks.
Sep 29, 2024 09:29
Ballinamore man (70s) with serious hearing problems waits 10 months for audiology appointment
He says vacant staff positions in the audiology service in Sligo are causing long waiting lists - affecting those who need assessments and hearing aids.
Sep 4, 2024 13:07
Tension builds as Fine Gaels Sligo-Leitrim convention takes place tonight
Sitting TD Frank Feighan, from Boyle, and John Perry, from Ballymote, have both been nominated - along with Sligo councillor Thomas Walsh.
Sep 1, 2024 12:16
Major overcrowding in Sligo University Hospital today
There are currently 40 patients waiting for a bed at the North West Hospital according to the INMO.
Aug 29, 2024 11:24
Sligo University Hospital Emergency Department busy this morning
This morning's INMO trolley watch count has recorded 38 people waiting for a bed in the hospital today.
Aug 26, 2024 11:19
Leitrim Fine Gael selection convention expected in September
Sitting TD Frank Feighan is seeking to retain his seat.
Jul 18, 2024 08:51
Funeral of respected Sligo journalist Tommie Gorman takes place today
Taoiseach Simon Harris described him as "a journalist of enormous standing".
Jun 29, 2024 09:42
Man who drowned off Donegal coast identified as Leitrim native
The Coast Guard's 118 Rescue helicopter, based at Strandhill in Sligo, was dispatched to the scene.
Jun 24, 2024 11:46
Sligo MEP McManus eliminated from European elections
Castlerea’s Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan has moved to within 7,000 votes of the quota.
Jun 13, 2024 12:03
Extensive forestry damage in large fire near Ballaghaderreen
The forest fire spread through a number of forestry plantations.
May 12, 2024 20:13
Over 400 patients left in local hospital beds after treatment last year
In many cases the delay in physical discharge was the result of a lack of step down beds or care facility openings.
Mar 12, 2024 17:22
Man arrested after brandishing knife at the ATU Sligo campus
It's reported he threatened passers-by at the university, before being apprehended by Gardaí at around 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Feb 27, 2024 17:49Shannonside Newsletter
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