Proposed one-way system will benefit Donegal
A proposed new one way system within Donegal Town is being welcomed by a local councillor. It’s suggested to turn Castle Street, Water Street and New Row into one way systems and creating additional…
Modest spike in Covid-19 would have a very significant impact on Health System
The HSE says many public hospitals aren’t capable of providing the safe distancing needed to protect against the spread of Covid-19. The executive will tell an Oireachtas committee today they are not ‘fit for…
Fire crews battle numerous fires over bank holiday weekend
A Red Warning for gorse, bush and forest fires remains in place until 12 noon today. Sligo Fire Service aided by Mayo Fire Service, and Coillte in one instance, have battled numerous fires in Co.…
Covid-19 infection rate stagnates across the north west
The number of newly infected people with Covid-19 has slowed in the north west. There is a total of 689 cases across the region; 477 in Donegal, 83 in Leitrim and 129 in Sligo. This…
Sligo Fire service dealing with large forest fire
Sligo Fire Service is currently dealing with a large forest fire near Enniscrone. Mayo Fire Service and a Coillte helicopter are also helping tackle the blaze with people asked to stay away from the area.…
People asked to continue following 5km rule if travelling to regions beaches
If venturing to the regions beaches this weekend, people are being reminded that the 5km travel limit remains in place. The good weather is expected to continue until at least Tuesday and with it a…
Sligo and Mayo Fire Service contain gorse fire
A gorse fire in Co. Sligo this afternoon has been contained. Following call outs to fires in Doorly Park and Cairns wood, two crews from Sligo Fire Service and one from Mayo attended the incident…
