Alternatives to opening school windows during cold months needed
An Independent TD believes the directive for schools to leave windows open, with the aim of slowing the spread of Covid-19, during the cold months needs to change. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice says he is constantly…
Letterkenny university Hospital has most Covid-19 patients nationally
Letterkenny University Hospital remains the worst impacted when it comes to Covid-19 patients for the fourth day in a row. Latest HSE figures show 71 patients are receiving treatment for the virus, two of whom…
Insurance companies ‘blatantly profiteering off the Covid-19 pandemic’ says Donegal TD
A Donegal TD says insurance companies are ‘blatantly profiteering off the Covid-19 pandemic.’ Sinn Fein Deputy, Pearse Doherty, claims insurance companies are deducting supports businesses received under the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme under their policies…
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…