Silent vigil over HSE plans

A SILENT vigil in Sligo last night sent a powerful message to the HSE and Government that its residents will not give up in their battle to retain local breast cancer services.

Up to 2,000 people from all over the county and as far north as Donegal, began a candlelit march to the gates of Sligo General Hospital at 8pm.

No speeches were made at the event organised by the Cancer Services for Sligo campaign. Despite plans by the Department of Health to centralise breast cancer services at a Galway centre of excellence, the group has vowed to prevent local services being downgraded.