Sligo councillor urges continued vigilance in fight against Covid
A Sligo councillor says the recent surge in Covid-19 cases has come as a major shock to residents in the Collooney and Coolaney area. Sligo Drumcliffe Councillor Thomas Healy was reacting to the announcement from the HSE yesterday evening which expressed concern at the number of cases that were detected…
Minister of State says it’s too early to say if restrictions will be further eased on July 7th
The government will wait until next week to decide if the next stage of lifting restrictions can go ahead on July 5th. Indoor service in bars and restaurants is due to resume from then, along with increased wedding attendance numbers. But there are growing concerns that could be delayed, due…
Easing of further restrictions could be delayed
There could be another hammer blow in the offering for the local hospitality sector after the Taoiseach suggested the next stage of easing Covid-19 restrictions could be delayed over concerns about the Delta variant. Micheal Martin has told the Irish Independent “nothing can be guaranteed” because of the more…
Warning issued over the possibility of Covid -19 cases increasing in Sligo and Donegal
A top public health official in the north west has today confirmed that medical experts have concerns in relation to the spread of Covid-19 parts of Sligo and Donegal. Whereas no confirmation has been established that there has been any spread Delta variant, those that are displaying any Covid…
Coolaney Pub closes temporarily due to covid concerns
A south Sligo pub has closed temporarily because a family member has tested positive for Covid. It’s the well-known Happy Landing pub in Coolaney. Due to the family member testing positive for Covid 19, the pub will be closed until it receives further guidance. It’s expected the closure will be…
Vaccination Portal opens for those aged 38
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is encouraging people to register for a Covid-19 vaccine as the portal is now open for those in the 35-39 age bracket with those aged 38 able to register from today, 37 tomorrow, and onwards. Minister of State at the Department of health, Frank Feighan, says…
Large numbers attend Mica protest in Dublin
Thousands of people are protesting in Dublin today calling for 100% redress for pyrite and mica-affected homeowners in the west and north-west. The Taoiseach says the Government will refine and improve the current scheme for homeowners affected by the mica controversy. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/Martin%20Web%201506.mp3 Donegal Fine Gael…