Latest advice on how the public can play their part when it comes to Coronavirus
As the coronavirus continues to dominate the agenda, Dr Anthony Breslin, Director of Public Health joined John Lynch on North West Today to discuss how the general public can do their part to stop the spread of the condition.
Sligo restaurant owner says coronavirus impacting tourism
A Sligo restaurant owner claims that the coronavirus will send the world into a global recession if it is to continue. This comes as 80 percent of corporate bookings in venues across the country are being cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Restaurants Association of Ireland is calling for…
Another Donegal school cancels trip due to Coronavirus fears
A secondary school in Bundoran in Co. Donegal is the 2nd reported school in the region that has cancelled their school trip over fears of Coronavirus. Magh-Éne College in Bundoran has cancelled their 5th year educational trip to Rhineland in Germany. The 33 students and staff were due to travel…
Sligo School cancel trip to northern Italy over fears of Covid-19
A school in South Sligo has cancelled their school trip to Italy amid fears of contracting the Coronavirus. Ocean FM news understands that Coola post primary school in Riverstown has taken the decision to cancel their annual TY skiing trip to Andalo. This follows a meeting with parents and the…
Hysteria over Coronavirus will impact on local hospitality sector
The fallout from the hysteria surrounding Coronavirus has the impact to do more damage to the region’s hospitality sector than the virus itself. That’s according to a leading north west hotelier. Joe Dolan, the former President of the Irish Hotels federation says there are already some negative consequences…
Ireland West Airport suffer flight loss over Flybe administration
Ireland West Airport in Knock will now have no flights to Scotland, Manchester or Birmingham. Flybe – Europe’s biggest regional airline – has collapsed into administration last night, putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk. The British firm was only saved in January, but says the impact of coronavirus on…
Ireland West Airport advising Flybe customers not to travel to airport
Airline Flybe has collapsed – just weeks after a rescue deal saved it from going bust. It says coronavirus has caused a drop in bookings. In a statement on Twitter, Ireland West Airport in Knock is advising all passengers with bookings on Flybe flights not to travel to the airport…