Warning issued with reoping economy
A junior minister is asking businesses to review their safety measures as they prepare to reopen for the first time this year. Hairdressers, barbers and beauticians will reopen when restrictions ease on Monday. …
New Covid walk-in test centre opens in Convoy
A new Covid-19 walk-in test centre is opening in Co Donegal today. The centre – located in the Donegal GAA Centre of Excellence in Convoy – will operate until Monday from 11am to 7pm.…
Call for Armed Response Unit to remain in Sligo
A local councillor is calling for the Garda Armed Response Unit to be retained in Sligo. Fine Gael Councillor, Thomas Walsh, who has submitted a motion for the next council meeting on monday, says the…
MEP says online violence against women a major issue
A north west MEP says online violence against women is a major issue. Midlands North West MEP, Maria Walsh, chaired a discussion around the topic yesterday and says the discrimination against women online is not…
Western Development Commission invest in Sligo biotech company
The Western Development Commission are investing €500,000 into a local company. The benefactors, Nektr, who are based in Finisklin business and technology park recently raised a total €1m investment. The company develops antimicrobial agents, which…
Small farmers set for increased CAP payments
An Irish MEP says small farmers are in line for increased payments under the new Common Agricultural Policy. EU countries are negotiating the new CAP budget, which will take effect in 2023. The Irish Farmers…
Latest 14 day rate
All local electoral areas in the region are below the national average 14 day rate of Covid-19 infection per 100,000 people. The latest daily figures show less than 5 cases were recorded in both Sligo…