Buyers can return to marts from May 17th
The Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that buyers can return to mart rings from the 17th of May. Buyers must set up an appointment prior to going to the mart and…
€5m for remote working hubs
A new €5m fund has been announced for remote working hubs. The Connected Hubs Fund aims to expand existing facilities, such as ManorHUB in Co. Leitrim, provide additional furniture, office space and rooms for meetings.…
Concern raised over high levels of Covid-19 in Donegal
The Chief Medical Officer’s warned that Covid-19 is circulating at dangerous levels in County Donegal. The national incidence rate is 127.3 per 100,000, however in Donegal it is 293.4 per 100,000. Dr Tony Holohan is…
Man arrested following suspected cocaine seizure
Sligo Gardaí arrested a man following the seizure of suspected cocaine. A search of a premises in Sligo Town at around 9pm Thursday led to the discovery of €65,000 of the drug, pending analysis. Gardaí…
North west MEP says vaccine certificate will allow travel across the bloc
A proposed Covid 19 vaccination certificate should facilitate freedom of movement without discrimination. Midlands North West MEP, Maria Walsh says the cert would provide 3 options to travellers with only one being required; prove they…
Households in the north west encouraged to recycle batteries
Householders in counties Donegal and Sligo recycled 35,000 fewer batteries last year compared to 2019. But those in Leitrim strongly bucked the trend, recycling 26,000 more batteries. The just-released figures are from WEEE Ireland for…
Major interest in local Hotel breaks
A local Hoteliers say there has been a surge in bookings since yesterday’s announcement on easing restrictions. Hotels, B & B’s and guesthouses will be allowed to welcome guests from June 2nd. The…
