Overall 14 day incidence rate continues to decrease across OceanFM region
The overall Covid-19 incidence rate in the OceanFM region continues to decrease. However, both Sligo and Donegal are above the national average. The rate of infection compared to a fortnight ago in all local electoral…
Further funding announced for Ballintogher
Additional funding has been secured for safety works in the village of Ballintogher. Earlier this year €25,000 was allocated for speed ramps in the Village. A raised pedestrian crossing was installed at St Teresa`s…
Potential hammer blow for Donegal Fisheries in the offering
A Donegal TD has expressed fears those in the fishing industry “will be hung out to dry” in Brexit negotiations between the EU and the UK. Donegal independent TD, Thomas Pringle claims with the…
Worrying news for local towns contained in EPA report
Irish Water says it’s failed in keeping to a schedule promised to the EPA to deliver critical wastewater infrastructure in Ireland, including a local town in Donegal. The Environmental Protection Agency released a report…
Fears over the future of Leitrim Health Care Centres
Fears have been expressed in North Leitrim this morning over the long term future of two local Health Centres. The Health centres in both Glenfarne and Kiltyclogher have been closed over the past couple…
Doherty unhappy with DUP for not following medical advice
A Local TD has criticised the DUP for not wanting to follow the advice of the North’s Chief Medical Officer: Businesses in Northern Ireland have criticised an extension to the circuit breaker lockdown. …
International travel poses a Covid-19 risk – CMO
The Chief Medical Officer says international travel will be one of the biggest Covid 19 risks in the run-up to Christmas. Dr Tony Holohan has urged people to avoid non- essential travel – and…