Best Pharmacy Edge Podcasts (2024)

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ASHP Midyear Speaker Series 2024: Empowering Tomorrow's Pharmacy Technicians: Fostering Partnerships with Academia to Develop Cutting-Edge Technician Training Programs 15:03

5h ago15:03

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John Arnold, PhD, RPh , Director of Non-Degree Programs at Samford University and Matt Rewald, BS, CPhT, DPLA Assistant Professor of Pharmacy at the Mayo Clinic, join ASHP host Cindy von Heeringen, Senior Education Director on the National Meetings team to discuss their upcoming Midyear session, Empowering Tomorrow's Pharmacy Technicians: Fostering…

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#12 Beyond the Pharmacy Edge Conference: A Recap of Pharmacy Success Strategies 10:51

1d ago10:51

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Are you ready to unlock the secrets to success in the pharmacy industry? Join host Matt Hodgson on the Pharmacy Edge Podcast season one finale as he takes you on a journey through the highlights of our recent conference. From the power of storytelling to the importance of cybersecurity and strategic planning, our lineup of expert speakers shared in…

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Hopes for formation of south Sligo Mácra branch 0:34

4h ago0:34

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A proposed forming of a south Sligo Mácra branch will be discussed at a public meeting this evening. Branches currently exist throughout the country, including in the north west. However, with the winter months fast approaching, it’s hoped that members of the public can meet on a frequent basis. This evening’s meeting will take place at The Miller’…

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Local delight as Rory Gallagher's guitar to return to Ireland 3:01

6h ago3:01

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The imminent arrival of Rory Gallagher's guitar to Ireland has been welcomed in Ballyshannon. The guitar was sold yesterday at an auction in London for just over 1 million euro, and will be donated to the National Museum of Ireland by Live Nation Gaiety. While the guitar will be housed in Dublin for the forseeable future, a number of other items be…

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More traffic calming measures needed in Leitrim - Gilmartin 1:38

7h ago1:38

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It's hoped that more traffic calming measures will be introduced in Leitrim. Calls are being made for the R280 leaving Kinlough to be upgraded, as speeding has been prevalent in the area of late. The road also sees a heavy amount of traffic passing over it, both entering and exiting Kinlough on a daily basis. Independent Councillor, James Gilmartin…

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North West weather warnings subject to change as Storm Ashley approaches 0:18

8h ago0:18

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The public is being warned the yellow and orange weather warnings for Storm Ashley this weekend could change as it travels over the Atlantic. At the moment, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal will be under a yellow warning while Mayo and Galway have been issued an orange alert. Met Eireann has issued warnings of coastal flooding, difficult driving conditio…

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Calls for small businesses to receive financial support 1:53

12h ago1:53

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Calls for small businesses to receive financial support

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Calls for Manorhamilton MD to have their own space 2:50

10h ago2:50

2:50

Calls are being made for the Manorhamilton Municipal District to have their own designated space. Currently, MD meetings for the area are held in the HSE building in Manorhamilton, with councillors having to sign in and sign out every time they attend. The Manorhamilton Municipal District is currently the only one in the country without a designate…

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Donegal Airport's Passenger Cap exemption welcomed locally 2:16

36m ago2:16

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News that the Dublin flight from Donegal Airport is to be exempt from the Passenger Cap has been welcomed locally. It had previously been suggested that the flight would be scrapped in order to comply with the cap at Dublin Airport. However, that plan now will not get off the ground, following confirmation from Minister of State, James Lawless, tha…

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Tanaiste brands idea of turf searches as 'scaremongering' 0:37

5h ago0:37

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There's no question that people will continue to be able to heat their homes with turf from their own bogs, according to the Tánaiste. It follows concern this week that cars and property could be searched by local authorities and potentially seize turf under new legislation. Michael Martin was responding to queries from Sligo Leitrim Independent TD…

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Minister facing further backlash over Sligo accommodation crisis 6:51

5h ago6:51

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The Children's Minister is facing further backlash over allocating hundreds of student beds in Sligo to international protection applicants. There has been uproar in the town this week, following confirmation that over 400 refugees were to be housed in Benbulben Court. While last month almost 180 moved into Milligan Court. This decision has been ta…

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One way system in Collooney to be implemented next week 2:35

5h ago2:35

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The long awaited one way traffic system in Collooney is set to be implemented next week. This will be an initial trial period of six months and will be in place from Tuesday. It's hoped that it will improve traffic flow and safety in the village. This one way system will also allow for the return of the Local Link bus 981 to the village centre, it …

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Storm Ashley likely to edge close to Ireland 0:21

5h ago0:21

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We could experience the first named storm of this winter season this weekend. Storm Ashley looks likely to edge close to Ireland on Sunday, with Met Eireann monitoring developments. Ahead of that we're in for wet and very windy conditions nationwide. Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather says there's an ongoing risk of flooding and severe damage in the…

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Met Eireann confirms Storm Ashley is approaching 0:14

5h ago0:14

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Met Eireann has confirmed the first named storm of the season is approaching. Storm Ashley will bear down on Sunday. A yellow warning for very strong winds has been issued for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal while an Orange alert has been issued for Mayo and Galway, with the likelihood of coastal flooding, large waves, difficult driving conditions and f…

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People soon able to study pharmacy in Sligo 0:39

5h ago0:39

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People will soon be able to study pharmacy in Sligo. ATU Sligo is set to provide new programmes with the overall objective to provide more than 150 additional pharmacy graduates per year. It's expected that the new courses will be available for the next academic year. Minister for Further and Higher Education Patrick O'Donovan believes that it can …

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The Final Whistle podcast 17/10/2024 42:05

4h ago42:05

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We relive Melvin Gaels heroics in last Sunday’s Leitrim intermediate football final. Mickey Martin gives us a history lesson on Sheemore Gaels, the former county champions you may never have heard of. Could Declan Bonner’s Erne Gaels write some fresh history of their own in Fermanagh this weekend as they look to regain the New York Cup for the firs…

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Donegal has longest waiting lists for children with disabilities 1:38

2h ago1:38

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Donegal has the longest waiting lists for children with disabilities across the country. The issue was raised by Sinn Fein TD Padraig Maclochlainn in the Dail to Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman and Minister Anne Rabbitte. It is understood that the lack of services are causing children to be left behind, resulting in a negative impact among f…

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Funding confirmed for Sligo Cancer Support Centre 1:49

2h ago1:49

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Funding has been confirmed for Sligo Cancer Support Centre as part of Budget 2025. As part of the National Cancer Strategy, €41 million has been allocated nationwide. €5.5 million of the total amount will be invested in the Alliance of Community Cancer Support and Service, of which Sligo is a member. Sligo-Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin says …

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IFA Chair speaks out against Sligo deer killings 2:39

3h ago2:39

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A recent case of deer hunting in Sligo has come in for criticism from an IFA representative. There are concerns from farmers over the impact that deer can have in the area, such as the ruining of crops and spreading of diseases. Amid rises in the deer population, there have been calls for a culling of the animal, however recent killings of deer hav…

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No impact to Donegal flights in passenger cap debacle 0:31

2h ago0:31

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Flights from Donegal to the Capital will not be impacted by plans to comply with the passenger cap in Dublin Airport. There were fears earlier this week that the flight may be scrapped to comply with the cap, potentially leaving over 400 Donegal cancer patients who travel to Dublin for treatment in limbo. Giving reassurances in the Dail today, Mini…

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Warnings sounded to avoid derelict Grange estate 2:44

2h ago2:44

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People are being warned to avoid a derelict housing estate in Grange. It's understood that young people have been gathering in the unfinished houses in Granary Drive in Grange, with the houses said to be in a very dangerous condition. It's also been claimed that planning applications are to go forward in the coming weeks to see the houses built to …

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Leitrim Cllr criticises Minister Eamon Ryan's "betrayal" 2:22

3h ago2:22

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A Leitrim Cllr has accused Green Party Minister Eamon Ryan of betraying the environmental cause. This follows protests by the Love Leitrim Campaign in Dublin last week, in opposition of fracked gas imports. It is a major concern within the county that has been made possible since a policy was brought in that removed the ban on LNG terminals. Manorh…

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'Wrong decision' to house refugees in Sligo apartments 5:00

6h ago5:00

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A decision to house almost 600 international protection applicants in Sligo Town has been branded wrong and lacking common sense. Over 400 refugees, mainly families, are due to arrive at Benbulben Court in the coming days. It follows the arrival of almost 180 refugees to Milligan Court last month. Both apartment complexes have been embroiled in con…

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Calls for extension to Local Link service from Sligo to Ballyshannon 2:13

9h ago2:13

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There are calls for the Local Link service from Sligo to Ballyshannon to be extended. Residents in the likes of Rathbraughan, Lisnalurg, and Teesan are currently unable access the 982 service. Fianna Fail Cllr Edel McSharry believes that a slight rerouting would be a simple solution, and it will be of no extra cost or additional time. Cllr McSharry…

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Months before Sligo homeowners can access Pyrite scheme 1:43

6h ago1:43

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It's estimated that it could be up to six months before people in County Sligo will be able to access the Defective Block Redress Scheme. Yesterday, Sligo was finally added to the scheme, following years of waiting, paving the way for hundreds of homeowners to repair or rebuild their homes. But Independent Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry says Sligo…

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North west farmers to benefit from advance payments 1:13

5h ago1:13

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Over 52 million euro is to be allocated to north west farmers in advance payments under the Basic Income Support for Sustainability and Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability. In figures published by the Department of Agriculture, over 7 thousand farmers in Donegal are to share €29 million. Just over 3 thousand farmers in Le…

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Christmas markets and ice rink aim to boost Sligo economy 2:10

6h ago2:10

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There are hopes that the ice rink and Christmas markets coming to Sligo over the winter period will give a significant boost to the local economy. There will be €20,000 provided to install the rink at Queen Maeve Square in November and it will remain in operation until early January. With an additional €30,000 allocated towards six other towns and …

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Doherty defends party's stance on Senator resignation 0:18

3h ago0:18

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Donegal Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has defended his party's decision not to reveal the real reason behind the resignation of Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile last year. Senator O Donnghaile cited health reasons for his departure from the upper house, it’s now emerged he'd sent inappropriate texts to a 17-year-old. It’s the second scandal to hit the part…

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'Red tape and VAT killing small business' in North West 2:02

3h ago2:02

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The Government's been told 'red tape and VAT is killing small business' in the North West and elsewhere. Over a thousand protestors converged on the Capital yesterday, warning thousands of jobs are on the line unless VAT's knocked back to 9 percent. Some pub owners claim the only Irish pubs we'll see in the future - will be in countries abroad. Loc…

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The Insider's Guide to Pharmacy Financing with Greco De Valencia | Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast Episode 125 38:41

3h ago38:41

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On this week’s episode of the Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast, we are talking to Greco de Valencia from Live Oak Bank. Dive into the world of pharmacy financing, discover strategies for evaluating potential purchases, and learn how recent industry shakeups are reshaping pharmacy values. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned owner, this episode …

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Increase reported in north west motor thefts 2:01

3h ago2:01

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There’s been further calls for increased garda numbers and measures to be put in place to deter ever-increasing criminality in the north west. Figures published by the CSO show there were 13 reported motor thefts occurred in the Sligo-Leitrim Garda Division in the second quarter of this year. 21 thefts were reported in Donegal, one more incident co…

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Support in Donegal to ban Norway fishing in Irish waters 2:21

4h ago2:21

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Support has been given locally over the calls to ban Norway from fishing in Irish waters. The European Commission is being urged to block Norwegian fishing vessels amid fears of overfishing, while local fisheries are stuck with limited quotas. While the Irish Fish Producers Organisation say Ireland's small fishing fleet stands to lose up to €17 mil…

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Over 400 asylum seekers due to move into Benbulben Court 3:56

5h ago3:56

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Over 400 asylum seekers are due to move into Benbulben Court in Sligo this week. It follows the arrival of almost 180 refugees to Milligan Court last month. Both apartment complexes have been embroiled in controversy, as they traditionally catered to students but abruptly stopped this arrangement last year. The move effectively displaced around 500…

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HSE issues highlighted at today's protest in Sligo 3:55

5h ago3:55

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SIPTU members are protesting over the HSE’s ‘Pay and Numbers Strategy’ in Sligo today, which is the latest in two weeks of lunchtime protests by health unions around the country. The union say a key concern for members remain the current staffing levels, with a number of key roles not reflecting level of investment in the health service. Speaking t…

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How Melvin Gaels came back from the dead - Commentary highlights 20:28

5h ago20:28

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Listen back to the closing quarter of the 2024 Leitrim Smith Monumentals intermediate football final between Allen Gaels and Melvin Gaels in Ballinamore, as described by the Ocean FM Sport commentary team of Brian Kerrigan & Liam Freeburn.

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The Future of Health Is In Peptides with Dr. Nora Khaldi 1:07:41

3h ago1:07:41

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Dr. Nora Khaldi is a renowned biotech entrepreneur, mathematician, scientist and founder and CEO at Nuritas, an AI-enabled synthetic biology company focused on creating the next generation of intelligent ingredients. Dr. Khaldi is an industry leader in the field of life science, biotechnology and food technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Evol…

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Renewed calls for Donegal rail service to restored with Apple tax 1:13

7h ago1:13

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There are renewed calls on the Government to use the Apple windfall tax to restore rail service in Donegal. In a recent submission, rail campaign Into the West called for some of the money to be used towards the restoration of the 35km Letterkenny-Derry rail link. But Independent TD Thomas Pringle believes that the plans should be more ambitious. H…

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Another public meeting over traffic issues in Donegal Town 2:24

3d ago2:24

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Another public meeting is being held over traffic congestion and parking concerns in Donegal Town. There have been ongoing issues with the new one way system in the town which has been installed for a number of months now. The meeting is getting underway Thursday week at 8pm at the Council Chamber in Donegal Town and local representatives will also…

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SIPTU staging protest at Sligo University Hospital 2:19

7h ago2:19

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SIPTU members are protesting over the HSE’s 'Pay and Numbers Strategy' in Sligo, Cavan and Tuam today. It's the latest in two weeks of lunchtime protests by health unions around the country. The union say a key concern for members remain the current staffing levels, with a number of key roles not reflecting level of investment in the health service…

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Sligo finally to be added to Defective Blocks Remedial Scheme 3:50

10h ago3:50

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It’s expected that County Sligo will finally be added to the Defective Blocks Remedial Scheme today. It follows years of local campaigning on the ground and a few false dawns. Hundreds of properties in the County are thought to be affected by pyrite yet have not been able to access the redress scheme like those in Donegal, Mayo and Clare. PRO of th…

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Mixed reaction to ice rink plans for Sligo 5:05

4d ago5:05

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There's been a mixed reaction to an ice rink potentially coming to Sligo. Yesterday it was revealed that plans are afoot to install the rink at Queen Maeve's Square for the winter months, at a cost of €20,000. While the news has generally received a positive reaction on social media, there's been a few frosty responses, with the view that the money…

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No sign of progress on proposed Sligo HGV byelaws 2:32

3h ago2:32

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Concerns continue to be expressed in an area of Sligo town over the use of heavy goods vehicles. In advance of the development of the Eastern Garavogue Bridge, residents in the Lower East Ward are concerned of the dangers caused by the vehicles, including pedestrian safety. Councillor Declan Bree previously proposed draft byelaws which would see pe…

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100% Redress Party announce general election candidate 2:28

3h ago2:28

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The 100% Redress Party have announced their candidate for the upcoming general election in Donegal. Charles Ward has been nominated, and he is a healthcare worker living in Drumkeen, and is also a homeowner impacted by defective building materials. Mr Ward wants to tackle a number of issues faced in the region, including the housing crisis, health …

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Livelihoods at risk over Norwegian overfishing 1:36

4h ago1:36

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A call to action has been made to ban Norway from fishing in Irish waters, including those in the north west. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation say Ireland's small fishing fleet stands to lose up to €17 million in 2025 from a proposed mackerel cut. The organisation say this is the third year in a row of quota cuts which they feel, threaten the …

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Young Sligo family narrowly avoid eviction 2:45

4h ago2:45

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A young Sligo family are said to have narrowly avoided eviction today. The single mother and her two children are living in emergency accommodation provided by Sligo County Council for around nine months, but it's claimed that the Council were to no longer provide assistance to them. The eviction was due to take place earlier today but was halted a…

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Large group from North West in Dublin for hospitality protests 2:15

5h ago2:15

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A large delegation from the North West is making its way towards Dublin today as part of the hospitality industry’s day of action. Protests are taking place in the capital against what they claim is the government’s neglect of the sector. Following the latest budget, the hospitality VAT rate remains at 13.5%, while it was hoped it would be reduced …

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Investigation to suspected illegal peat extraction 'tip of iceberg' 2:20

6h ago2:20

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It's claimed that the sites identified in an investigation into suspected illegal peat extraction may only be the tip of the iceberg. A site in County Sligo is one of 38 areas of particular concern as part of the major investigation. The Environmental Protection Agency has opened scores of investigations at bogs all over the country. Files released…

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Sligo Rovers held by Derry City in Brandywell thriller 9:24

19m ago9:24

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Sligo Rovers were held to a 1-1 draw by title-chasing Derry City in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium last night in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Derry needed a minimum of four points from their double-header to steal a late march at the top of the table, but have just managed to pick up two from their home games against Bohemians and S…

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Another Ballyshannon business to close 5:00

6h ago5:00

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Another business in Ballyshannon is to close. Rooney's Butchers in the town is shut its doors this weekend after 64 years in business. It's the third butchers in Ballyshannon to close inside the last year. Owner Sean Rooney has been speaking to Ocean FM news about making the decision. He says big changes elsewhere have been detrimental to Ballyshan…

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Hopes heightened for State to buy Rory Gallagher’s guitar 2:22

4d ago2:22

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Hopes have been heighted that the State could purchase Rory Gallagher’s signature Fender Stratocaster guitar. It’s after Tánaiste Micheál Martin hinted that one of the State’s cultural institutions could step in to buy the guitar owned by the late Ballyshannon rock star, which goes up for auction this week. It’ll go under the hammer at Bonham’s Auc…

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