Progress being reported in fight against Covid-19
The Department of Health has reported that there have been 56 additional deaths from Covid-19. 574 new cases were also reported. No additional cases were reported in Leitrim, there were less than 5 in Sligo and 21 in Donegal. 652 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 137…
Patricia (Tiasha) Kelly
Seafort, Derk, Dromard, Co. Sligo. Peacefully at Galway University Hospital. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Jacqueline & Maxine, son-in-law Ian, grandchildren Jess & Rianna, nephews, niece, relatives & friends. Rest in Peace Funeral cortege will arrive at Adamnan’s Church Skreen for mass at 1pm on Friday, with burial afterwards…
Sheepdog pups stolen in Ballygawley
Two four-months old Sheepdog puppies were taken from a shed in Ballygawley, Co. Sligo last night. The shed was locked but the bolt was unscrewed and the puppies taken, leaving the pups’ mother behind. These pups may be offered for sale. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sligo Gardai…
Donegal TD welcomes recognition for Irish Islands Marine Research Organisation
The government has confirmed it will recognise the Irish Islands Marine Research Organisation as an EU fish producers organisation. The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD has welcomed the news, saying it is a significant development for the small island-based fishing fleet in Ireland.…
Donegal Action for Cancer Care welcomes news on breast screening resumption
Donegal Action for Cancer Care is welcoming the news that routine breast screening is resuming, with invitations being sent out to eligible women for appointments from March 8th. Breast screening had stopped last year due to Covid-19 but restarted in October, with a reduced service in operation since January. With…
Councillors concerned over plans for Land Development Agency
Councillors throughout the north west are voicing concerns about proposals that they say would allow council land to be handed over to the Land Development Agency without any input from local representatives. Motions on the issue are down for discussion at council meetings to take place this coming Monday. Leitrim…
Training programme for NW, border areas
An innovative training programme to enhance creativity among people, communities and business across the North West will be launched over the coming weeks. Locally the project is being launched in Donegal tomorrow, Sligo on Friday and in Leitrim on March 12th. The Local Development Companies will be involved in the…