News - Sligo
23 year old given two life sentences for Sligo murders
At the sentencing, the court heard he targeted gay men using a LGBT dating app.
Oct 23, 2023 16:48
Court hears how Sligo murderer targeted gay men living alone
Warning; the following story contains details of extreme violence and dismemberment.
Oct 23, 2023 14:19
Sligo double murderer to sentenced today
23-year-old Yousef Palani, of Markievicz Heights in Sligo, also admitted causing serious harm to another man the day before he killed his first victim.
Oct 23, 2023 11:09
Sligo Emergency Department once again under substantial pressure
Mullingar Hospital has also enacted their escalation procedures this morning, as 19 patients are waiting onsite.
Oct 16, 2023 13:49
Bus transfers and cancellations to some Sligo/Dublin services in place today
Due to engineering works between Boyle and Sligo, some services will operate bus transfers between Carrick on Shannon and Sligo.
Sep 30, 2023 09:15
Sligo University Hospital ED one of the busiest in the country today
Hospitals across the Shannonside region are currently dealing with a total of 76 patients on trolleys.
Sep 28, 2023 13:24
Orange and yellow rain warnings issued to counties today
Met Eireann says the county will see intense rainfall over a relatively short amount of time from 11am until 6pm.
Sep 24, 2023 10:09
Increased VAT rate could force shutdown of many businesses- Sligo Restaurateur
The reduced 9 percent rate for tourism, hospitality and some other services returned to 13.5 percent at midnight.
Sep 1, 2023 12:04
Mental health report highlights issues with local youth mental health services
The Commission's report is a damning indictment of the deepening crisis in our mental health services.
Aug 31, 2023 14:28
Over 150 people waiting for hospital beds locally today
Galway University Hospital has the second highest figure nationally at 48, with the third worst affected hospital being Sligo with 40 people currently waiting for admission.
Aug 10, 2023 14:26
Motorsport Ireland begin investigation into fatal Sligo Rally crash
Gardai are asking that footage of this collision is not shared across social media or messaging apps.
Jul 17, 2023 07:10
St Angela's College to become part of Atlantic Technological University
The incorporation is effective from November 1st..
Jul 9, 2023 12:06
Lack of local emergency surgical services 'a disgrace' says Leitrim TD
Deputy Marian Harkin told the story of a Leitrim teenager who was unable to source treatment locally following a serious hand injury.
Jul 5, 2023 13:37
Man accused of Sligo double murder changes senior council ahead of trial
His trial, which is expected to take up to three weeks, is due to get underway on the thirteenth of November.
Jul 4, 2023 13:17Shannonside Newsletter
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