Four more people die with covid-19 in the north west
4 more people have died in the North West from Covid-19 while the number of cases in the region has increased to 510. The National Public Health Emergency Team meets this morning to consider…
Fire services from the north west fight major Leitrim blaze
Fire Services from the North West were among a large number of fire brigade personnel attending a major forest fire near Ballinamore in Co. Leitrim yesterday. The fire broke out on ‘Dun Mountain’ near…
Local firm helps in manufacture of PPE for health workers
An engineering firm in Sligo is one of several companies making Personal Protection Equipment for the HSE locally. Ward Automation in Finskilin provides automation solutions to the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. But some of…
Local Councillor calls for clarity on Leaving Cert
It was confirmed in recent days that Fees for the Junior Cert are to be refunded. Minister for Education and Donegal TD, Joe McHugh made the announcement over the weekend. The deadline for…
Local Councils waiting on clarity when it comes to video link meetings
County councils are awaiting legal advice on whether they can meet via video link. There’s concern emerging among local authorities that any decision that may be made on Zoom or Skype may be subject to…
Age Action launches Covid-19 hardship fund
Age Action has launched a COVID-19 Hardship Fund in conjunction with the Irish Red Cross to respond to the immediate needs of older people in vulnerable situations across Ireland experiencing additional hardship as a result…
Marian Harkin to hold government formation talks with new administration
A number of Independent TD’s including Sligo Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin will meet Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil today to discuss forming a government. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have agreed to form an administration…
