News - Sligo
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 17:49
Woman killed following road crash in Sligo
The woman is the 8th person to die on Ireland's roads already this year.
Jan 9, 2024 07:35
Carrick on Shannon praised as one of the cleanest towns in the country
The An Taisce report for Carrick on Shannon gave the town top marks for over half of the sites surveyed, with no heavily littered spots identified.
Jan 8, 2024 13:09
Local mental health facility found to be highly compliant
The commission flagged just one area of moderate concern in the area of residents' personal property and possessions following the announced inspection last June.
Jan 4, 2024 07:37
Sligo University Hospital fourth busiest in the country for 2023
Nationally, almost 123,000 people were left of a hospital trolley last year.
Jan 2, 2024 17:13
Ballinasloe Emergency Department under severe pressure today
Nationally, Limerick University Hospital is facing 112 people in their ED this morning.
Jan 2, 2024 14:03
TFI Local Link enhances schedule for local bus service
The modified schedule also offers three daily return services on Sundays.
Dec 30, 2023 13:12
Award-winning Sligo-Leitrim mental health service on hand this festive season
The project aims to provide an alternative to hospital admission for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Dec 28, 2023 12:14
Covid outbreaks and trolley crisis severely affecting local hospital
Hospital management say they are currently managing five COVID outbreaks on site.
Dec 19, 2023 07:49
Midlands Regional Hospital ED under pressure today
17 people are waiting for a hospital bed this afternoon in Mullingar, the majority on trolleys.
Nov 27, 2023 13:03
Planning refused for proposed construction of wind turbines in Leitrim
The permission was refused due to the planning authority's failure to carry out a proper Environmental Impact Assessment
Nov 24, 2023 12:52
Department of Transport must invest in major region rail route- Local TD
The service covers Leitrim, Longford and Westmeath locally and is heavily used by commuters.
Nov 23, 2023 16:56Shannonside Newsletter
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