Advice to open windows in schools is the ladybird introduction to ventilation.
A local TD has strongly criticised the provision by the government of ventilators in schools during the pandemic as disappointing. Independent TD Marian Harkin described the advice from the Department of Education to open windows as ‘the ladybird introduction to ventilation. The Sligo Leitrim TD says there is…
New visitor regulations at Sligo University Hospital
Visitors attending Sligo University Hospital will be required to produce their EU Digital COVID Certificate, HSE COVID-19 Vaccination Record, or other proof of immunity at the hospital entrance. The move is part of the new national guidance on hospital visiting. In addition, visitors will be asked to show some…
Leitrim has the second lowest rate of Covid-19
Leitrim now has the second lowest 14 day incidence rate of Covid-19 in the country. This is in contrast to the county having the highest rate in the second week of November. The rate for the county is now 1,024; by comparison, the highest rate is Co. Carlow with a…
Sligo walk in vaccination centre open two days this week
The walk in vaccine centre in Sligo will be open for two dates this week for those wanting to get a first or second dose, The centre based at the Sligo Racecourse is open on Thursday from from 1pm to 8pm and on Sunday from 9am to 5pm. The centre…
23 Covid patients in Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals
There are 79 patients waiting for a bed in the north west’s two main hospitals today. 23 people are also receiving treatment for Covid-19. The latest Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s Trolley Watch figures find Letterkenny University Hospital is the second most overcrowded in the country today. 54 people are…
‘A s–t show’ – Sligo cancer patient on difficulties of travelling long distances for treatment
Sligo-based cancer patient, Louise Kennedy, has given a detailed account of the obstacles and difficulties in having to travel long distances for treatment at the regional cancer centre of excellence at University College Hospital Galway. Louise, a well-known writer, is currently undergoing treatment for melanoma OceanFM Ireland · 'A…
Killybegs fishermen want to see EU document that allegedly makes allegations against them
The chief executive officer of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation is calling on the European Commission to release a report which allegedly makes a range of damaging allegations against the fishing sector. The contentious report is linked to the introduction of a regulation earlier this year which resulted in fish having…