Ballyshannon publican begs government to allow indoor service
As speculation continues to intensify in relation to the further lifting of restrictions, a local Publican has begged the Government not to move the goalposts when it comes to allowing customers back into pubs and restaurants. Publicans across the Counties of Sligo, Donegal, and Leitrim are also preparing for indoor…
Labour Party calls for National Register of defibrillators
The Labour Party is calling for a National Register of defibrillators to be established. They claim the state should consider a repair and upkeep scheme for defibrillators and to ensure that all schools have them installed. Attention has been drawn to the lifesaving equipment after the Danish player Christian Eriksen’s…
Cyber attack: HSE systems still affected
The HSE North West says that while good progress has been made in restoring some of its systems in the aftermath of the recent cyber-attack, some services continue to be disrupted. Although essential services are continuing, many HSE systems are not functioning as usual and patients may continue to experience…
Manorhamilton Councillors seek clarity from local authority on Leitrim graveyards
Councillors from the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council are calling on the local authority to confirm what graveyards they currently have in their control. The Councillors are also key to explore the possibility of utilising community schemes in maintaining cemeteries across North Leitrim. The issue arose…
Easing of further restrictions could be delayed
There could be another hammer blow in the offering for the local hospitality sector after the Taoiseach suggested the next stage of easing Covid-19 restrictions could be delayed over concerns about the Delta variant. Micheal Martin has told the Irish Independent “nothing can be guaranteed” because of the more…
Donegal fishermen to take part in Dublin protest
Fishing vessels from Donegal and all over the Country will sail up the Liffey this morning to join a large protest in Dublin city. Fishing organisations from across the country say their sector is in crisis and will gather outside the Dáil. Among their complaints is a 15…