Bus Eireann services disrupted in Sligo
Bus Eireann have confirmed that Sligo town services are being impacted this morning by Covid-related absences. Town services S1 and S2 were disrupted this morning and customers are being asked to check buseireann.ie for the latest service updates. There are also some minor service cancellations on route 358…
Former teacher is shocked by the decision to open schools
A former local teacher and vice principal has expressed his surprise with the decision to reopen schools. Schools are reopening across the North West today following the Christmas break. It comes amid concern about the impact high Covid infection rates will have on staffing levels and student attendance.…
Teachers fearful ahead of schools reopening
A local INTO member says many teachers are ‘fearful’ when it comes to schools reopening tomorrow after the Christmas holidays. The Education Minister says ‘significant resources’ are being put in place to ensure schools stay open. The return to the classroom will go ahead tomorrow despite concerns of staff shortages…
Visiting restrictions at Letterkenny University Hospital
Visiting at Letterkenny University Hospital has been suspended until next Tuesday. Saolta say the decision has been taken due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the community, and within the Hospital. Visiting will be allowed on compassionate grounds, or for exceptional circumstances. There are separate arrangements in place…
Local TD fears schools will find it difficult to fully reopen this week
A Sligo Leitrim TD is warning that schools face a major challenge when it comes to re-opening after the Christmas break with Covid-19 numbers currently so high. The Teachers Union of Ireland claim there isn’t a ‘one-size fits all’ method to reopening schools. Representatives from the teaching unions…
Over 9,000 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed by Department of Health
The Department of Health has confirmed 9006 new cases of Covid 19 today. It’s also confirmed that the number of people being treated in Irish hospitals for Covid 19 has increased by 22% since Sunday. Latest figures from the HSE show that there are 521 patients with the…
Latest 14 Day incidence figures published for the North West
871 new cases of covid -19 were detected in the local franchise area in the latest 14 day incidence figures which were released on Christmas Eve. The infection rate per 100.000 of Population was set at 1344.3. None of the local areas surpassed that rate of infection. The…