Local fishing harbours have prevention measures in place for Covid-19
The CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen Organisations has moved to allay fears over the threat of Covid-19 at local fishing harbours Earlier this weeks a group of protesters – including 40 fishermen – were…
Concerns raised for those in direct provision
A former Sligo/Leitrim General Election Candidate and the National Coordinator of the Green party has raised concerns for those living in Direct Provision during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Bláithin Gallagher has raised the concerns after…
Number of Covid-19 cases increase in Donegal
Thousands more people across the North West will stay at home from work today after new restrictions on the retail sector. Theatres, clubs, marts and bingo halls are among a list of businesses that…
Taoiseach announces more stringent rules as effort to fight coronavirus intensifies
People are being urged to stay at home where possible and only attend work if it is considered essential. The government’s announced another series of measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Ireland.…
Donegal County Council to consider deferring rates on case-by-case basis
As part of the effort to help businesses during the coronavirus crisis, Donegal County Council is deferring commercial rates payments until the end of May. Each ratepayer will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Among…
Sligo IFA Chairperson: Many things for farmers to think of in preparing for the coronavirus
The chairperson of the Sligo branch of the IFA has called on farmers to take steps now and prepare themselves and their farms the best they can for Covid-19. Kathleen Henry says taking steps now…
Schools will not reopen on April 1st
Schools won’t be reopening on April 1st, according to the Minister for Education. Further restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of Covid-19 will be announced this afternoon. Donegal TD and Education Minister Joe McHugh says…
