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…
Numbers attending GP surgeries has decreased during Covid-19
Concerns have been raised that many people are ignoring non Covid-19 related illnesses and putting themselves at risk by not attending GP’s with conditions they would have received treatment for prior to the outbreak of…
Covid-19 cases increase in north west
The current number of Covid-19 cases in the north west has risen to 499. Latest figures have claim there are now 376 cases in Donegal, 76 in Sligo and 47 in Leitrim. The…
