Churches prepare to celebrate Easter ceremonies online
There will be no public celebration of holy week and Easter liturgies in churches this week because of the current Government regulations. Instead, celebrations of liturgies will be available via parish/diocesan video feeds and on…
Parents will be granted access to children during Covid-19
Parents which are separated will be allowed to travel to see their children during the Covid 19 pandemic despite the travel restrictions that are currently in place. Sligo Independent Councillor Marie Casserely says the…
Covid-19 cases continue to rise in North West
There has been a further increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in the North West. Donegal has seen the number cases of confirmed cases rise to 103. In Leitrim one additional case…
Planning Permission granted for Ballyshannon Hotel
Planning permission has been granted by Donegal County Council for a new 40 bedroom hotel in Ballyshannon. The development will also include Kitchen and Dining area and 40 car park spaces. The construction…
Limbo workers still not receiving Covid assistance
Despite being four weeks into the various restrictions to halt the spread of Covid-19, a substantial number of people that are working in the Republic of Ireland and living in Northern Ireland are still not…
North West students struggling to recoup rent
It’s been claimed that many students from the Counties of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim are struggling to recoup rents paid for student accommodation across the Country. The issue has been raised by the Sligo…
Mens Shed Association launches Covid-19 ‘buddy’ system
The Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA) has launched a campaign right across the North West for people to check in on someone who is at risk of complete isolation. The CEO of the Men’s Shed…