People encouraged to check for Radon gas in their home
Residents across the north west are being urged to check levels of Radon in their homes. Radon is a radioactive gas that causes lung cancer that is formed in the ground by the radioactive decay…
Outdoor dining was ‘unfeasible’ over the weekend due to weather
The Restaurants Association says it’s willing to work day and night to ensure indoor dining can reopen alongside international travel. Hospitality industry representatives are meeting with Government officials this afternoon to seek a workable plan…
Investigation into oil on River Eske
Locals noticing what appears to be oil on the surface of the River Eske are raising concern. There have been reports of the oil for a number of weeks with the recent rainfall yesterday exacerbating…
National Novena at knock postponed until 2022
The national novena at knock Shrine has been postponed until 2022. Fr. Richard Gibbons, PP and Rector at Knock Shrine announced the confirmation of the postponement today. The Novena was due to take place…
Local TD’s urge government to support not obstruct credit unions
A Donegal TD is accusing the government and Central banks of placing roadblocks in the way of Post Offices and Credit Unions that are looking to provide a financial service to many rural communities following…
34 people waiting on hospital beds in Sligo
Sligo University Hospital has the second-highest amount of people waiting for a bed in the country at 34 according to the latest Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation figures. 21 are in the emergency department…
23 Pharmacies across the region providing jabs for 18 to 34 year olds
Vaccination efforts ramp up today with 23 pharmacies across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal providing jabs to people aged 18 to 34. They will receive the single shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine while from next week,…