Unsafe workplaces need to be shut down – McDonald
Sinn Fein leader, Mary Lou McDonald, has told the North West Today show that the Government has not gone far enough in its shutting down of non-essential businesses. Deputy McDonald says she has a concern…
Sligo woman stranded in Australia due to Covid 19 restrictions
Rachel Norman from Strandhill Road in Sligo and her partner are among those Irish residents currently left stranded in Australia and unable to get a flight home due to the coronavirus restrictions in place. She…
Mona McSharry’s reaction to Olympics postponement
Grange swimmer Mona McSharry (Marlins Swimming Club) was bidding to become the first Sligo sportsperson since cyclist Mark Scanlon in 2004 to compete at an Olympic Games. But that ambition is on hold for another…
Listen and respond and we’ll see it through – Tanaiste appeals for co-operation
The Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, has appealed to everyone to heed the Government advice and guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Speaking on the North West Today show, Minster Coveney…
Four young Donegal Town residents left stranded in Perth
Four young people from Donegal Town are among those stranded in Perth, Australia, as a result of flights being cancelled due to coronavirus. The four have no jobs and no accommodation and are being quoted…
Worst day of my life – Sligo hairdresser says lay-off decision was horrendous
The proprietor of Alfie’s The Barber Shop in Sligo has said the decision to lay off workers due to coronavirus has been horrendous. Alfie Mahon says he also can’t understand why hairdressers have been forced…
Shut down beaches, caravan parks, camping sites, say local councillors
There’s been outrage at the apparent lack of social distancing at local beaches and resorts across the North West over the weekend. Donegal Cllr Barry Sweeny says the time has come to shut down such…