Best Pool Repairs Podcasts (2025)

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Sligo Councillor warns Buyers Beware 2:43

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Warnings are being issued to the online shoppers in the North West to be mindful of scam websites that are offering Black Friday deals. These websites are run by fraudsters, who use the realistic looking pages to earn money. Scams have risen by 50% across the country in the first half of the year. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Cathaoirleach of the Sli…

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Sligo Councillor says infrastructure announcement is more government propaganda 2:17

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Sligo Councillor has blasted yesterday's infrastructure announcement as spin doctoring of the highest order by the government. The announcement confirmed that a number of key local road projects are set to be under construction by 2030 with Funding secured and plans are being finalised to advance the construction of the N17 from Knock to Collooney,…

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Fix It 101 - Classic | Natural Gas Safety 47:19

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Original Air Date: 10-15-2025 HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Patton Ford from Ford Plumbing and Air. TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Residential gas explosions are on the rise, so Pam and Patton decide to talk about natural gas. They talk about gas leaks, natural gas and carbon monoxide detectors, pilot l…

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Sinn Féin health conference takes place this evening 2:40

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A public conference is set to take place in Enniskillen on delivering health and care in a new Ireland Sinn Feins Commission on the Future of Ireland will be holding the event, which will be chaired by Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Pat Cullen. Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald is also due to be guest speaker The conference is getting underway in t…

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Donegal TD calls for all island approach to domestic violence 1:19

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A Donegal TD is calling for an all island approach to domestic violence. A Bill entitled an Act to provide victims of sexual violence with the right to seek civil protection orders was debated in the Dail last night. The bill has the support of victims, survivors, and organisations who work with victims and survivors, including Rape Crisis Ireland.…

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Additional funding for Fintra Bridge Project 1:54

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Additional funding has been earmarked for the Fintra Bridge Project. Work on the long awaited project started in recent months and more money has been now provided to support the delivery of the current programme of works. The project is now approximately 20% complete and is said to be progressing in line with schedule, with completion due in 2026.…

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Employment Bill a missed opportunity - Cosgrove 2:17

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A Sligo Senator has described the Employment Bill as a missed opportunity to do more for older workers. The bill allows employees to object to their contractual retirement age and prevents employers from retiring an employee if they are below pensionable age, even if the contract states otherwise. Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Nessa Cosgrove says…

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Renewed calls for stronger protections for Killybegs fishing industry 1:25

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There are renewed calls for stronger protections for Killybegs and Ireland's fishing industry and coastal communities. Fine Gael spokesperson on fisheries and the marine in the Seanad, Senator Manus Boyle, has tabled a motion which highlights the economic, cultural and social importance of the fishing sector to Ireland. The motion also raises conce…

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Key road project in County Sligo 'vanished off the radar' 2:22

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It's been claimed that a key road project in County Sligo has vanished off the radar. Sligo County Council are called on to give an update on the long awaited improvement works needed along the busy N59 road from Ballisodare towards West Sligo. It follows yet more crashes along this stretch with further claims that there have been ten crashes at on…

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Key local road projects set to be under construction by 2030 2:23

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It's been confirmed that a number of key local road projects are set to be under construction by 2030. Funding has been secured and plans are being finalised to advance the construction of the N17 from Knock to Collooney, the Eastern Garavogue Bridge and the Carrick on Shannon by-pass. The N15 from Sligo to the county boundary is also being reinsta…

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West End Walk in Bundoran being extended 1:07

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The West End Walk in Bundoran is being extended. The project has faced a number of delays but work has now started on expending the route on the outskirts of the town. It is hoped that a significant amount of the work will be completed ahead of the 2026 tourism season. Sinn Fein Cllr Michael McMahon believes it'll improve the over recreational expe…

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Leitrim woman waited in ambulance outside SUH for six hours 1:49

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It's emerged that a Leitrim woman had to wait in an ambulance outside Sligo University Hospital for six hours due to overcrowding. The incident which happened in recent weeks left the south Leitrim area without ambulance cover during that time frame. It was also claimed that ambulance personnel in Sligo were recently redirected from Sligo Universit…

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Private ambulance in Sligo costs HSE over €300,000 for just four months 0:41

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A standby private ambulance at Sligo University Hospital has cost the HSE over €300,000 for just four months. The vehicle is used for patient transfers between Sligo University Hospital and the Satellite ward on the St. Johns campus. The HSE has confirmed that the ambulance cost for patient transport from the medical offsite ward is €950 per day. B…

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Shine a Spotlight: How the Multimedia Content SILO Builds Digital Trust and Local SEO Authority 13:24

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In a digital marketplace increasingly dominated by massive national brands, local businesses need a powerful force multiplier to level the playing field. This deep dive episode explains the strategy used by Local Business Wire to turn everyday business milestones—such as grand openings, awards, new services, or community involvement—into compelling…

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Town Team to launch in Enniscrone tonight 1:30

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Five towns across County Sligo are receiving town team committees to help boost their local areas. It's part of a national efforts to revive regional towns and provide more opportunities around these areas. An information evening on the Town Team in Enniscrone is taking place tonight in the Ocean Sands hotel in the town. Local councillor Joe Queena…

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Sligo Council launches consultation on Ballisodare road safety improvements. 3:02

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Sligo County Council has launched a public consultation on proposed road safety improvements in the centre of Ballisodare, including a new controlled pedestrian crossing on the N59. The plans also feature widened footpaths, dropped kerbs and other accessibility upgrades aimed at improving safety for all road users. An in-person public information e…

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“Campaign Calls for a Safer, Respectful Sligo Nightlife” 2:59

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Sligo's Safe & Sound campaign encourages everyone to enjoy the town's vibrant nightlife with respect and care. It aims to reduce anti-social behaviour, promote respect, and support the 4,100 people who work in Sligo's night-time economy. New free training for nightlife staff is helping venues keep patrons safe throughout the festive season and all …

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Your Unlicensed Pool Contractor Secretly Hates You – The Fast Track to a Lawsuit 14:38

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Your Unlicensed Pool Contractor Secretly Hates You – The Fast Track to a Lawsuit In this episode of The Pool Envy Podcast, Jason digs into what really happens when you trust “the pool guy” who isn’t actually licensed—and why that decision can quietly put you on the fast track to a lawsuit. This isn’t just contractor drama. It’s about: How unlicense…

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Questions asked over long term plan for elective surgeries at SUH 2:52

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Questions are being asked over a long term plan for elective surgeries at Sligo University Hospital. It comes as work on the roof of the orthopaedic theatre the hospital has finally been completed with full surgical activity resuming only last week - over seven weeks after rain leaked through the ceiling during Storm Amy. No elective surgeries happ…

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Efforts ongoing to improve student accommodation in North West 1:56

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Efforts are said to be ongoing to improve student accommodation in the North West. It comes as the first veterinary medicine programme in the region was launched at ATU Letterkenny yesterday. It marks a milestone in veterinary education as students locally who previously wished to become veterinary surgeons had to study in University College Dublin…

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Hopes for action on Donegal deer population 2:16

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It's hoped that the new Deer Management Unit co-ordinator for Donegal will tackle the county's deer population in an effective manner. It was announced this week that Ballyshannon native Declan Gillen is set to be in charge of coordinating the deer management strategy in Donegal. He will liaise with local hunters, farmers/landowners, and other stak…

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Renewed calls for N15 upgrade to be fast-tracked 2:56

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There are renewed calls for a proposed upgrade to the N15 in County Sligo to be fast-tracked. It comes as there was another minor crash along the route this week - this time North of Cliffoney on Monday afternoon. It's the latest in string of collision along the busy road which stretches from Sligo to Ballybofey. Local TD Eamon Scanlon mentioned th…

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Leitrim Councillor warns that rising oil prices will have numerous negative consequences 2:21

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A Leitrim Councillor says the government levies on oil prices are driving customers across the border in search of better value while at the same time crippling low income families. A report in today’s Irish Independent claims that the cost of home-heating oil is surging in the North West as the winter sets in. It’s estimated that around one millio…

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Garda Commissioner asked to visit Sligo 2:46

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The Garda Commissioner has been asked to visit Sligo as concerns for the force locally continue. It comes as no new Gardaí were allocated to the Division from the latest round of Garda graduates from the training college in Templemore. In the letter to Commissioner Justin Kelly, Cathaoirleach of the Sligo Drumcliff MD Cllr Marie Casserly has asked …

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Sligo/Leitrim Deputy says the security of politicians is a concern 2:33

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A Sligo Leitrim Deputy is warning that the safety of politicians will continue to be placed as risk as long as social media continue to court controversy. The comments from Deputy Martin Kenny come as A 40-year-old woman appeared in court last week, charged with sending threatening online messages to the Tánaiste, Simon Harris. The Sinn Fein TD has…

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16,727 Learner Drivers currently on North West Roads 0:21

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The number of learner drivers on the roads in the North West currently stands at over sixteen and a half thousand. That's according to figures provided to the Irish Road Haulage Association through a Freedom of Information request to the RSA. The figure in Sligo stands at 4,574. In Leitrim it’s reported at 2,281 while in Donegal there are 9,872 lea…

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Leitrim Cllr believes challenges face visually impaired in Manorhamilton 2:11

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Leitrim Cllr believes challenges face visually impaired in Manorhamilton

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Improvements made at local graveyard car park 1:12

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Improvements made at local graveyard car park

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Local TD calls for reversal of cuts to beef and sheep welfare scheme 2:37

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Local TD calls for reversal of cuts to beef and sheep welfare scheme

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Leitrim Cllr calls for pedestrian crossing in Manorhamilton 1:07

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Leitrim Cllr calls for pedestrian crossing in Manorhamilton

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Leitrim Cllr expresses frustration at generator proposal date 2:58

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Leitrim Cllr expresses frustration at generator proposal date

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Local Cllr claims rural drivers are being "ripped off" 1:25

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Local Cllr claims rural drivers are being "ripped off"

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Local Cllr addresses traffic calming issues in South Sligo 2:06

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Local Cllr addresses traffic calming issues in South Sligo

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Leitrim Cllr calls length of public lighting repairs "unacceptable" 0:48

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Leitrim Cllr calls length of public lighting repairs "unacceptable"

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Local TD calls on government for urgent action on child poverty 1:24

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Local TD calls on government for urgent action on child poverty

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Uisce Eireann not filling customers with confidence says councillor 2:58

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A Leitrim councillor is expressing concern with a recent statement from Uisce Eireann that coincided with the arrival of the spell of cold weather in the North West. The advice urged households to winter-proof their homes by taking measures such as insulating exposed pipes, fix dripping taps and be aware where their stop valve is. It also warned ag…

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Extra apprenticeship funding welcomed across North West 2:58

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Over €20.5 million in new Government funding has been announced to expand apprenticeship capacity across the higher education sector. The investment will deliver 99 additional craft training blocks and support eight consortium-led apprenticeship programmes, creating almost 1,600 extra training places nationwide. The expansion aims to meet rising de…

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Drumkeerin Councillor says St Phelim's extension will help to meet demand for residential care 1:14

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It’s hoped plans to the extend the capacity at St Phelim's Nursing Home, in Dromahair will help to ease the pressure that many families are experiencing when it comes to finding places in nursing homes in the North Leitrim An application has been submitted to the Local Authority in Leitrim seeking approval for a 35 bedroom extension for the facilit…

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Risk to Inver homes if coastal defences not progressed 3:03

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Flood-protection delays in Inver were raised in the Seanad this week as concerns grow over worsening coastal erosion in the area. Senator Manus Boyle says residents remain anxious as no progress has been made since €45,000 was allocated last April for minor mitigation works. The project, intended to reinforce ageing gabion baskets with new rock arm…

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Calls for clarity on Ursuline College building project 2:24

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A Sligo Senator is calling for urgent clarity on the long-delayed building project for Ursuline College. Senator Nessa Cosgrove says the development is stuck at Stage 2B, despite over €2 million spent on fees and surveys. She warns the school may be forced back into planning if no progress is made within 16 months, causing further delays and rising…

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Local Councillor condemns alleged acts of criminal damage at King House 1:11

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Garda investigations are continuing into alleged acts of criminal damage at the King House Building in Boyle. It’s understood that a significant spill of kerosene in the building and library. As a result, both Boyle Library and King House are currently closed to the public while an environmental teams deal with the incident. Lea Cull is a Roscommon…

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Calls for urgent primary care centre as Strandhill’s population grows 2:31

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A Sligo councillor is urging the Minister for Health to prioritise a new primary care centre for Strandhill, saying the rapidly growing village has been left without essential services. Cllr Fergal Nealon told a council meeting the population has doubled in 20 years, yet residents including many older people still travel into town for routine healt…

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New extension at Sligo University Hospital set to make huge difference 2:02

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It's hoped that the new 42-bed extension at Sligo University Hospital will make a huge difference to both staff and patients. It follows confirmation yesterday that construction is set to start next week. The project will deliver two new 21-bed wards, each consisting entirely of single ensuite rooms. Alongside the new surgical hub which has been se…

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North West hauliers struggling over high fuel costs 1:47

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Road haulage operators in the North West are said to be struggling over high fuel costs. Other issues impacting the sector include a severe shortage of qualified drivers. The Irish Road Haulage Association has previously warned of the severe driver shortage, which it says could impact on the supply of goods across the country in the weeks leading t…

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Sligo Councillor calls for more roads to be gritted 2:25

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There are renewed calls for Sligo's winter gritting programme to be extended. The current plan for Sligo includes seven priority routes totalling 486km, covering national roads and regional/main commuter roads. Sligo County Council has previously stated that there's no capacity to increase routes. The call comes as the region continues to grapple w…

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Investigations continuing after plane traveling from Sligo crashes in Waterford 0:22

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It's believed that the individual who was killed in a plane crash in Waterford was not a Sligo native. The plane left Sligo yesterday morning destined for France but turned back to make an emergency landing at Waterford. Investigations are ongoing. It's understood that the light aircraft had been stored at Sligo Airport for the last number of month…

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Sligo TD pays tribute to the late Jim Higgins 2:12

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Tributes are being paid today to the former Sligo teacher, Principal and President of the INTO, Jim Higgins. Mr Higgins who was a native of Culfadda, Co. Sligo served as Principal of Ardkeeran National School in Riverstown, County Sligo. He held the positions President and Vice President of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation. Sligo Fianna Fa…

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Leitrim Teacher & Councillor hopes changes to state examinations will help students reach true potential 1:38

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Manorhamilton based Councillor and teacher James Gilmartin had called for such measures by tabling motions at Local Authority level He says additional time for students with Dyslexia, and other learning difficulties should be introduced for State examinations. The Independent Councillor says offering additional time for students with learning diffi…

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Minister under pressure to provide 50 metre swimming pool in North West 1:48

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The Minister for Sport is facing increasing pressure to provide funding for a 50 metre pool in the North West. Sligo Olympian Mona McSharry and her team have had to train in a 25 metre facility, despite her opponents in other parts of the country having access to such a pool. There's currently three such pools in Dublin and one in Limerick with non…

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Government urged to accelerate key projects for Sligo University Hospital 2:12

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Local TDs are being urged to exert pressure on the Government in a bid to accelerate key projects for Sligo University Hospital. It comes as Sligo University Hospital is the second most overcrowded in Ireland today. According to the latest report from the INMO, there were 46 people awaiting admission to Sligo this morning. It's a slight reduction o…