Covid Vaccination open to 59 year olds from this morning
59-year olds across the North West can register for a Covid-19 vaccine from this morning. Latest figures show more than 1.5 million jabs have been administered in Ireland up to Saturday, including 1.1 million…
ESB Technicians commece two day strike
550 network technicians at ESB have started a two-day strike – saying they’re not being properly consulted about the outsourcing of work. The Independent Workers’ Union began a work-to-rule over the Bank Holiday weekend,…
Gardaí investigating Letterkenny hoax incident
A number of locations in Letterkenny were searched yesterday evening by Gardaí following reports of an armed incident. Gardaí are now investigating the matter as a hoax call. Gardaí have confirmed that enquiries…
Gardaí investigating fire in Sligo
Gardaí are investigating a fire that occurred in the Knocknaganny Park area of Sligo yesterday. The incident occurred at around 11:20pm. Emergency services attended the scene which is currently preserved for examination. No injuries were…
Locally produced documentary on Ireland’s fracking ban released
A locally produced documentary telling the story of how campaigners in the north west helped bring about the ban on fracking in Ireland has been released. It was produced by Dromahair based Bandit Films with…
Sligo/Leitrim Mountain Rescue assist person on Knocknarea
Sligo/Leitrim Mountain Rescue were called out to help a person in difficulty on Knocknarea yesterday. The person needed to be carried by stretcher after being located at the top of the boardwalk. An ambulance was…
Donegal Fire Service battling gorse fire near Killybegs
Donegal Fire service are battling a gorse fire near Killybegs. The fire is by the R263 road, in the townland of Largy. Four fire engines are in attendendance who are being assisted by a Coillte…