3,769 Covid-19 cases recorded across the north west over festive period
3,769 Covid-19 cases were recorded over the festive period across the north west. Figure from the Health protection Surveillance Centre show 415 cases were documented in Leitrim between the 26th of December and the 1st…
2027 before some homes in Leitrim will have broadband says Councillor
A Leitrim Councillor says it could be 2027 before some homes in Leitrim will be connected to high speed broadband. Brendan Barry claims that €50 million was paid to investors in fees and interest from…
Fears Mica redress scheme could lead to more homelessness in the region
There are fears the Mica redress scheme could lead to further homelessness in the north west unless more supports are introduced. That’s the view of the Manager of the North West Simon Community, Noel Daly,…
UPDATE: Found safe and well. Public’s help sought in tracing whereabouts of missing Donegal woman
UPDATE: Edel has been found safe and well, original story below. The help of the public is being sought by Gardaí in tracing the whereabouts of 25 year-old Edel McGirr who is missing from the…
Letterkenny University Hospital has the most Covid-19 patients nationally
Letterkenny University Hospital has the most Covid-19 patients nationally for the third day in a row according to the latest HSE figures. There are 72 people currently receiving treatment for the virus in the hospital…
Increase in number of motorists test for drink or drugs in the Donegal
Gardaí carried out a total of 486 tests on motorists for drink or drugs across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal in 2020. The annual report from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety shows there was a…
Calls for hospitality grants to be reintroduced for this summer
A Leitrim Councillor is calling on the government to reintroduce hospitality grants for business in the sector that are still trading in the summer of 2022. Cllr Enda McGloin will table a motion on the…