Santa given the green light to visit the North West
It may not be a normal Christmas for many, however there is some very exciting news for the children that are living in the North West. Ocean FM news has just learned that Santa is already plotting his route around the world. It’s believed that Mr Claus been…
Laid off workers advised to sign up for unemployment payment.
North West workers who are laid off today as part of business closures under Level 5 restrictions are being urged to immediately sign up again for the pandemic unemployment payment. The Minister for Social Protection says anyone losing their jobs today (December 24th) will get the PUP next week…
Farmers encouraged to use online sales amid Covid concerns
Farmers are being encouraged to continue to buy and sell their animals online where possible during Level 5 lockdown. It comes despite marts being allowed to stay open as part of the new restrictions. Strict protocols will be in place at the facilities, including the requirement for buyers to pre-book…
Number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise
There were 938 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the Republic of Ireland yesterday. A further 68 cases were confirmed in Donegal, There were 9 new cases in Sligo and less than 5 cases reported in Leitrim. When it comes to the number of people from the North…
Minister for Agriculture tests positive for Covid-19
Agriculture Minister and DOnegal TD, Charlie McConalogue, has been confirmed to have Covid 19. All cabinet ministers are now restricting their movements as a result. A spokesperson says Minister Mc Conalogue has no symptoms and is self isolating. It comes as the HSE warns the risk posed by the virus…
Tougher fines won’t stop spread of Covid
Tougher fines or more enforcement is not the answer to stopping the spread of Covid-19, according to a Sligo Leitrim TD Last month fines of up to 500 euro were introduced for breaches of regulations. Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny says people are doing their best to follow the rules:…
Time to rethink Christmas plans
The Chief Medical Officer says the current trajectory of Covid-19 here is of “grave concern”, as people are being urged to rethink their Christmas plans to protect elderly and vulnerable loved ones. The country will move to Level 5 restrictions tomorrow in an attempt to stop the spread of the…