News - Sligo
Local motorists urged to exercise extreme caution during Storm Ashley
Drivers are advised to pay particular attention to motorbikes or vehicles veering across the road.
Oct 20, 2024 07:54
Status orange wind warning issued for Co. Leitrim
Met Éireann warns that Storm Ashley will bring very strong to gale force and gusty south to southwest winds, coupled with high spring tides.
Oct 19, 2024 17:56
Former MEP Chris McManus selected as Sinn Féin general election candidate in Sligo-Leitrim
TD Martin Kenny is set to be confirmed as the Leitrim representative, with the party running a two-candidate strategy in Sligo-Leitrim.
Oct 3, 2024 21:44
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 12:03Shannonside Newsletter
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