Remembering the late Ben Lennon
Tributes have been paid to the late Ben Lennon, renowned fiddler from Kiltyclogher in Co Leitrim. Ben was a guest on the North West Today show live from Kiltyclogher Heritage Centre in 2017, when he…
Letrim Gardai investigating two cases of youths deliberately coughing in people’s faces
Gardai in Leitrim have confirmed that they are investigating two cases where youths reportedly deliberately coughed in people’s faces, with the coronavirus threat at its peak. Sergeant Orla McGrath has condemned the incidents as deplorable,…
Derrylin man pays tribute to frontline workers after death of his wife from coronavirus
Tom Best from Derrylin has publicly thanked frontline services and all those who helped his wife, Anne, who has died from the coronavirus. Anne died at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen, just days…
The challenges of social distancing for visually-impaired Jackie
Jackie McBrearty, who is visually impaired and living in Sligo, has been outlining the extra challenges facing her in complying with social distancing. The Covid 19 restrictions have curtailed her daily activities and have led…
GP expresses concern over patients not contacting them with non Covid 19 illness
The Irish College of General Practitioners have advised patients who have non Covid 19 illnesses to still make contact with their GP. Sligo GP, Roddy Quinn, of The Mall Family Practice, says it’s important for…
Consultant humbled by public support for frontline healthcare workers
Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Sligo University Hospital, Dr Fergal Hickey, outlines latest preparations at the hospital for dealing with the Covid 19 crisis, and has stressed the need for people with other serious medical…
Covid 19 restrictions impeding my democratic right, claims Leitrim councillor
Leitrim councillor, Des Guckian, has claimed that the cancellation of all council meetings due to the coronavirus crisis is a breach of his democratic rights. He believes council meetings should and could continue if the…