Farmers receive clarification on Covid-19 payments
Farmers in the north west have received clarification on what Covid-19 payments they are entitled to. The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection have released the criteria required to qualify for the €350 week payments. You can qualify if you’re a full time farmer who has ceased trading as…
Sinn Fein TD calls for PPE policies in health centres to change
A Sinn Fein TD says the policy on using Personal Protective Equipment in the nations hospitals and care homes needs to change. Sligo/Leitrim Deputy, Martin Kenny, says he has been contacted by health workers who have told him they are restricted on when they can use the equipment. It’s claimed…
“Absolutely no truth” to conspiracy that 5G masts cause COVID-19
A senior civil servant has said there’s “absolutely no truth” to the conspiracy theories that 5G masts are causing COVID-19. There was a suspected arson attack on a mast in Letterkenny at the weekend which is believed to be linked to online fake news. Some celebrities including Woody Harrelson have…
People across the north west encouraged to #ShineYourLight
People across the north west are being encouraged to ‘Shine Your Light’ in solidarity with those fighting Covid-19. The campaign is calling on people to show their support for the sick, those who have died and all on the frontlines battling the virus by lighting up their home this evening.…
Listen Back: Mass from Sligo Cathedral Sunday, March 29th
Mass from behind closed doors at Sligo Cathedral Sunday, March 29th
Donegal’s Pearse Doherty calls for construction sites, factories and call centres to close
A Donegal TD has joined calls made to the government today for the closure of all building sites and for construction workers to return home. The Unite Trade Union has written to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar calling for all building sites in Ireland to close immediately. Its members are extremely concerned…