Bishops ask that number allowed to attend funerals be increased to 25
There are calls for the government to consider increasing the limit on the number of people allowed at funerals to 25. A group of bishops from the west of the country have suggested the change…
Department gives leeway on TB testing for calves
There has been widespread welcome for the decision by the Department of Agriculture to extend the COVID-19 TB testing Protocol to June 1st. The extension will allow calves up to 120 days be sold from…
Some rural GP practices still without vaccines
It’s been claimed that some small GP practices in rural areas are losing out when it comes to obtaining supplies of Covid-19 vaccinations. Blacklion, Co Cavan-based Fianna Fail Councillor John Paul Feeley says he has…
Councillors fear reduction of powers in deciding on land use
Councillors in the north west have been voicing their concerns over proposals that would see land held by local authorities handed over to the Land Development Agency. The issue was down for discussion at this…
Outdoor exercise equipment at Cleveragh in Sligo to be replaced over time
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, more people have been using outdoor exercise equipment, such as that provided in the Doorly Park/Cleveragh area of Sligo town. However, it’s now emerging that in some areas,…
Bundoran to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day online
There will be no St Patrick’s Day Parade in Bundoran this year but this does not mean the town will not celebrating the national holiday. Discover Bundoran is preparing a virtual event in which people…
Fibre connectivity a game changer for ManorHUB businesses
There’s good news for those working out of the ManorHUB technology co-working space in Manorhamilton as the facility is now availing of Fibre connectivity. The service has been provided by E net an open…