Pubs shine a light
Publicans across the north west will light up their businesses at dusk in a fresh protest against what they’re calling “the most severe hospitality lockdown in Europe”. They’ll be turning on Christmas lights on the dot of five o’clock this evening. In a joint statement, trade groups for…
Worrying data contained in latest 14 day incidence rates
The latest 14 day incidence rate of Covid-19 for the local electoral areas in this region has confirmed that there were 114 additional cases of the virus between November 3rd and November 16th. The Donegal local electoral area recorded the highest number of cases in 38, with the rate…
Heated & passionate arguments within government over restrictions
The Environment Minister says heated and passionate arguments are taking place about how to exit Level 5 restrictions. The National Public Health Emergency Team is meeting today to discuss the spread of the virus. A Decision on exiting Level 5 restrictions to be taken next week The Taoiseach…
TUI call for schools to close on December 18th
A teachers’ union has called for schools to be allowed to close early for Christmas so that students and teachers have more time to restrict their movements before meeting elderly or high risk relatives. The Minister for education confirmed yesterday that all schools will remain open until Tuesday 22…
CMO expresses concern at Covid-19 trends
The Chief Medical Officer is “increasingly concerned” at the trends surrounding Covid-19. Dr Tony Holohan has said the five-day average of daily cases has increased from 350 last week – to 424 today, and has urged people to follow the health advice. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre…
Greater Garda presence in Donegal from today
Motorists in the north west can expect to see more Garda Check points across from Donegal today. Gardaí throughout Donegal will be partaking in an extensive network of static and random Covid-19 checkpoints from today. As part of the operation they will be interviewing people at checkpoints to establish…
Cosgrove supports idea for extended Christmas break
Primary and secondary school students in the counties of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim could be set for an extended Christmas break. It’s being speculated this morning that the Education Minister’s being urged to consider extending school holidays this Christmas. The Labour Party says it’s needed due to the…