28 patients with Covid-19 in north west hospitals today
The Government says the latest projections on Covid are stark as up to 500 people around the country could need critical care by next month under the worst case projections by NPHET. 28 patients are…
Section of N59 closed due to vehicle going off the road
The N59 is closed from Corballa to the Mayo/Sligo Border today due to a vehicle going off the road. The incident occurred just after 2am this morning. It’s expected the route around Carraun will remain…
Demise of farming sector will destroy rural economy
Farmers from across the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are expected to take part in the IFA organised ‘Save Irish Farming Rally’ which is scheduled to take place in Dublin on Sunday next. …
New closing time workable if no other restrictions introduced
A Sligo nightclub owner says the new closing time for late night venues is workable. Cabinet agreed today that midnight will be the closing time for bars, restaurants and nightclubs from midnight Thursday. Fergal Quinn,…
Community & voluntary sector workers have been forgotten by the government
Calls are being made for an equal pay and conditions for workers that provide state services but are are employed in the Community and voluntary sectors: The current Local Area Representative for the Labour…
Manorhamilton public meeting to proceed as planned
The residents of Manorhamilton will have the opportunity to voice their concerns over the closure of banks and the erosion of public services in the town at a public meeting tonight. The meeting which…
124 premises without power in Co. Sligo
124 customers are without power today in Co. Sligo. The impacted premises are around the Grange and Cliffoney areas. The ESB say this is a planned interruptions with power expected to be restored by 5pm…