At least one instance of UK beef being labelled as Irish
It’s been revealed that there was at least one instance of UK beef being labelled as of Irish origin. The IFA Vice Chair of the National Sheep Committee, Kevin Comiskey says even just once instance is not acceptable. Following a Freedom of Information request, Cavan/Monaghan TD, Matt Carthy is calling…
35 Covid patients in Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospital
Sligo University hospital has the third highest number of patients with Covid-19 in irish hospitals today. Latest figures from the HSE show 22 people with the virus are in the hospital with a further 14 in Letterkenny University Hospital. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Trolley Watch show 57 patients…
Latest 14 day incidence rate of Covid-19
There has been a decrease in the 14 day incidence rate of Covid-19 per 100,000 population in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Leitrim and Donegal however remain above the national average. Information gathered between the 2nd and 8th of September shows the national rate has decreased from 494 to 442 with…
Over €60,000 for development of community gardens
Over €60,000 has been allocated under CLÁR funding for the development of community gardens and spaces in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. The majority, €50,000 is going towards Bruckless Community Park for the development of a sensory space, enhanced seating and eating spaces and a designated outdoor BBQ area. A further…
Pyrite and MICA emerging as a growing problem in Sligo houses
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says the Housing Minister will have no option but to extend a redress scheme for pyrite and MICA affected houses to SLigo and other counties where it is needed. Independent Marian Harkin was speaking after the first meeting took place this week in Castleconnor, in west Sligo,…
Labour leader visits Sligo: Alan Kelly says Sinn Fein is not a Left-wing party
The leader of the Labour Party says he does not regard Sinn Fein as a Left-wing party. Alan Kelly was speaking while on a visit to Sligo yesterday afternoon during which he met with local party members and officials. It was one of his first visits outside Dublin or his…
Varadkar ‘running rings’ around Martin at joint press conferences, claims MacSharry
Sligo/Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry is urging Taoiseach Michael Martin not to do any further joint press conferences with Tanaiste Leo Varadkar. Deputy MacSharry says it’s because the Fine Gael Leader has been ‘running rings’ around him. Deputy MacSharry reportedly told a party meeting that the Taoiseach’s interaction with his parliamentary…