Sligo GAA confirm a number of positive Covid-19 cases in senior football squad
Sligo GAA have confirmed a number of positive Covid-19 cases in their football panel, putting the Connacht Championship semi-final with Galway this weekend in doubt. The statement which was released by Sligo GAA this morning went on to add that the players in question are currently in isolation and…
Renewed calls for medical cards to be issued to patients that receive a cancer diagnosis.
There have been renewed calls for medical cards to be issued to patients that receive a cancer diagnosis. The Department of Health were sharply criticised at yesterday’s monthly meeting of Leitrim County Council for failing to award medical cards to people that are currently receiving treatment for cancer. Manorhamilton…
Extension to period of Covid compliance for Bars & Restaurants
The length of time that bars and restaurants in the north west are going to have to comply with Covid-19 restrictions could be increased later today. A Vintners federation spokesperson has already expressed concern at moves to extend the period. Garda powers to make pubs and restaurants comply…
Level 5 restrictions unlikely to be eased early
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of 2 additional deaths related to COVID-19. 767 new cases have also been confirmed nationally. 21 additional cases were reported in Donegal, 12 in Sligo and less than 5 in Leitrim. The Chief Medical Officer says he doesn’t anticipate any…
Obituaries, Tuesday, November 3rd, 8 a.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Shane Quinn, Sligo Kevin McGinley, Dundalk and Carrick, Co Donegal Shane Quinn, Cairns Drive, Sligo. Unexpectedly at his sister Jojo’s home, Upper Heather View, Sligo. Removal from his sister Jojo’s home on…
Varadkar to address Dáil later today in relation to leaking of GP contract documents
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar will address the Dáil later about the leaking of a confidential GP contract document. Minister Varadkar has come under intense criticism for sharing the IMO contract with a friend of his in a rival GP union. Known as the Teflon Tánaiste by some in…
Sligo footballers return positive Covid tests
The Sligo senior football squad has been hit by a Covid outbreak just six days before the county’s Connacht senior football semi-final against Galway. It’s emerged that one Sligo player underwent a Covid test at the weekend, which returned a positive result. The rest of the panel, as well as…