North West Today

The Chairman of the Sligo Greenway Co-Op has launched a stinging attack on the councillors on Sligo Municipal District Council who have passed a motion calling on Iarnrod Eireann to reverse its decision to allow the greenway be developed along the disused Western Rail Corridor. Peadar Conway says their actions and comments are 'like something from Fr. Ted' and insists 'the nonsense has to stop'

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The sister of Michael Hanley says the family have been utterly shattered and traumatised at his death on the day he was discharged from the acute mental health unit in Sligo. Mary Hanley says the family have been pushing for a review of adult mental health retention laws not just in Michael's memory, but to help other families in similar circumstances

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The need for transport in Sligo and the North West has never been more critical and it's people power that will lead to a Western Rail link from Sligo to Galway, an upgadde of the N17 road and the provision of a greenway. That's according to Sligo publican and businessman, Martin Foley, who  insists politicians will listen to the people if they shout loud enough on these issues

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This week's Friday Panel clash on the Sligo Greenway-Western Rail Corridor issue, while also discussing the Trump visit, the state of our local health service, the huge rise in fuel prices, the attack on TD Michael Healy Rae and more. Guests are Sligo IFA Chairman Michael O'Dowd and restaurant owner Anthony Gray

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It's been a tumultuous last year on a personal level for Sligo singer, Tommy Fleming, for various reasons. But he's back on stage again in coming weeks, as his new Encore Tour begins, with gigs in Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballybofey. He's been speaking candidly on how difficult things have been

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Sligo GP Margaret Connolly, the sister of President Catherine Connolly, has been explaining the reasoning behind comments made by her on CNN news that The Whitehouse should be flattened with the rubble left by the Isreali bombing of Gaza. Dr. Connolly was interviewed by CNN as she took part in an anti-Trump protest in Dublin during his Irish visit

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It's now emerged that five more elective surgery procedures were cancelled at Sligo University Hospital yesterday, Monday, due to a recurring problem with a leaking roof in the orhthopaedic theatre. One patient affected has described the situation as an absolute disgrace - the Minister for Health indicated this problem would be prioritised when she visited the Hospital in May, 2025

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All councillors, TDs and Senators should be randomly screened for drug and alcohol abuse to ensure they are not under the influence when making decisions - that's according to Sligo FF Cllr Donal Gilroy, who says he's aware of some politicians who have been given nicknames as a result of such indulgence

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A former Chairman of Leitrim GAA has crticised Mary McAleese in resigning from its Integration Committee and claims she has 'run away' from the issue. Enda Stenson insists the GAA will merge with the Ladies Football and Camogie Associations, and it's the Committee's fault for not ensuring deadlines which were put in place were met

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Sligo consultant physician David Tansey has written to the Minister for Rural and Community Development, calling for the development of a long-term infrastructure and regional growth strategy for Sligo and the North West. He's been prompted to do so for a number of reasons, including the ongoing controversy over the development of the Sligo Greenway along the route of the Western Rail Corridor

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