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'Staff walking out on a daily basis at Eir', former employee claims
A former employee of the newly-established eir call centre at Rathredmond has said staff are walking out daily and the centre is understaffed.
Eir strongly denies issues exist at its Rathedmond site
A spokesperson for eir has vehemently denied claims about issues at its Rathedmond site and said they are 'disappointed to see such criticism from a former employee'.
A positive frame
By 2020, one in two people in Ireland will develop cancer during their lifetime.
Minister gives hope to St Mary's
A meeting with Minister for Education Joe McHugh has given hope to Ballisodare that its local secondary school might yet be saved from closure.
A love of Yeats inspires Kevin to pen second book on poet
Emma Gallagher A local writer has released a book detailing Yeats' connection to Sligo which is a great insight into the poet's rich history here in the Northwest.
HSE hopes to progress talks to extend mental health out-of-hours services
The HSE says that Sligo Leitrim Mental Health Services would like to progress discussions with all stakeholders to extend the out of hours service beyond the hours of 8pm subject to the requirements of the Public Stability Agreement, and funding as set out in the National Service Plan 2019.
Don't get caught out by the tide!
An appeal has been made to drivers to check the tide times if intending to drive across the strand to Coney Island.
Bus stops are in need of upgrade
The National Transport Authority says some 59 out of 73 bus stops in Sligo are in poor condition. The issue was raised with the NTA by local election candidate, Blaine Gaffney.
Mayor lauds continued links between Sligo and Kempten
Mayor of Sligo Municipal District, Councillor Rosaleen O Grady welcomed students from Kempten University of Applied Science to Sligo County Hall last week.
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Focus on Raheem Sterling as Manchester City beat Tottenham
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Foden takes City back to the top with hard-fought win over Spurs
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European nights could boost our top-four rivals – Solskjaer
- 180,000 bees kept on top of Notre Dame cathedral discovered alive
- Van Dijk and Sterling lead PFA Player of the Year nominations
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Man and teenager arrested after gardaí recover firearm
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Irish reunification a 'real prospect', says Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill
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Bill Clinton on Lyra McKee murder: 'I am heartbroken... this tragedy reminds us how much everyone has to lose'
- 'I watched the footage of a gunman murdering my friend'
- Declan Power: 'It now seems that Brexit is emerging as the unintended catalyst that is fuelling the New IRA'
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Focus on Raheem Sterling as Manchester City beat Tottenham
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Foden takes City back to the top with hard-fought win over Spurs
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European nights could boost our top-four rivals – Solskjaer
- Van Dijk and Sterling lead PFA Player of the Year nominations
- Pochettino expects Manchester City to ‘fight’ for Premier League crown
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Civil Defence to get a new boat
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Carbury retain Glasshouse Cup
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Sligo's sixth Camino walk
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New works donated to Niland collection
The Niland Collection at The Model will receive a new body of works through the generous donation of Jobst Graeve. Entertainment
Saying thanks through art!
An artist and author who overcame cancer is hosting an exhibition to say thank you to the charity who was of great support to her. Entertainment
