Several voluntary groups being formed to help with Covid-19
Hundreds if not thousands of people across the north west are forming voluntary groups to help people during the Coronavirus outbreak. The elderly and those with underlying health conditions are the most vulnerable to Covid-19 and with the social distancing measures in place, many are left alone and isolated…
Five more Coronavirus cases confirmed in northwest.
Five more cases of Coronavirus yesterday were confirmed in the north west yesterday. Nationally there were 69 new cases yesterday. Older people and those with a long term illness will be advised at some point to stay at home for several weeks during the Coronavirus crisis. …
Listen Back: St. Patrick’s Day Mass from Sligo Cathedral
St. Patrick’s Day Mass behind closed doors from Sligo Cathedral with Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran
Donegal TD Thomas Pringle enters isolation
Donegal TD, Thomas Pringle, has gone into isolation over fears he may have Covid-19. The Independent Deputy said in a Facebook post that he was put into isolation by his doctor yesterday evening. He began his isolation from 6pm saying ‘Not going crazy yet but it’s early!’ He also advised…
Coronavirus: Widespread closures across NW
A range of businesses, service providers and other outlets across the north west have been announcing they are closing or curtailing their services because of the coronavirus. And in one of the most dramatic indications of the seriousness of the situation, all pubs, including hotel bars, are closed from today,…
Three cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the north west
3 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the north west. The HSE also confirmed an elderly man in the east with underlying health conditions has died from the virus bringing the total deaths in the country to 2. 39 new cases were confirmed nationally meaning there are now 129…
IT Sligo President says the health of students and staff is paramount
The president of IT Sligo has said their primary concern is for the health and wellbeing of the students, staff and their families, above education. Dr. Brendan McCormack has said they are closely monitoring the well being of their 300 international students studying in Sligo on a social isolation level…