Taoiseach urged to introduce level 2 restrictions for Christmas
The Taoiseach has come under pressure from members of his own party to move to Level 2 restrictions for Christmas. Yesterday Micheal Martin said the target is Level 3 once out of lockdown in December, so businesses can re-open. But at a meeting of the Fianna Fail parliamentary party last…
Spread of Covid-19 must be contained over Christmas
The Chief Medical Officer says there’s “nothing inevitable” about a third wave of Covid-19 after Christmas. New guidelines on how people can socialise over the festive season, while keeping the virus at low levels, are being drawn up by National Public Health Emergency Team. 270 new cases were…
Northern Irish gang believed to be responsible for burglaries in Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon
Gardai say a travelling gang possibility from Northern Ireland were involved in a number of burglaries throughout the counties of Sligo Leitrim and Roscommon in the lead up to Christmas. It’s believed the gang targeted a number of homes in Drumkeerin, Drumshanbo, Geevagh, Ballyfarnon, Ballisodare, Ballincarrow, Tullyhill and Rathcormack. The…
Spate of home break-ins across Sligo and Leitrim
The home of the family responsible for the Sligo Homeless Christmas Appeal was broken into yesterday afternoon. Their house which is situated on the main street in Ballinacarrow was broken into shortly after ten to one yesterday. A number of items have been stolen from the property including Jewellery, Money…
Team Hope Christmas Shoe Box appeal open to donations
Now you may say it is too early to start thinking about Christmas but not for the volunteers and people involved with Team Hope. To celebrate their 10th annual anniversary, Team Hope Christmas Shoe box Appeal Sligo are encouraging families, friends, schools and the community to deliver a record breaking…
Garda warning to Christmas shoppers: Thieves may be watching you and your home
Homeowners with Christmas items in their houses as well as shoppers are being warned they could be watched by criminals at this busy time of the year. And neighbours are also being urged to keep an eye on each other, and on homes and properties. Today is the shortest day…
IFA urges people to ‘buy Irish’ this Christmas
This Friday, the president of the IFA Joe Healy will launch a campaign urging people to buy Irish food this Christmas. The campaign will be called ‘Fairness for Farmers, Honesty for Consumers.’ It will draw attention to what the IFA says is misleading ‘Irish’ labelling by retailers as well as…