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…
9% increase in road deaths compared to 2019
Gardaí are out in force across the north west this June bank holiday weekend. The force will be targeting speeding motorists. There has been a doubling of pedestrian deaths this year with 18 people losing…
People advised not to use inflatables in open water
People in the north west are being reminded to stay safe if around open water this bank holiday weekend. With forecasts predicting good weather over the next few days, the RNLI and the GAA are…
Sligo traffic wardens to resume normal duties next Tuesday
The temporary re-assignment of Sligo County Council’s traffic wardens to Sligo University Hospital is finishing this weekend. They had been re-deployed to help the HSE when the Covid emergency began. But the wardens will resume…
