Three cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the north west
3 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the north west. The HSE also confirmed an elderly man in the east with underlying health conditions has died from the virus bringing the total deaths in the country to 2. 39 new cases were confirmed nationally meaning there are now 129…
Some north west businesses closing temporarily due to Covid-19
Many businesses across the north west are closing temporarily due to Covid-19. The measures put in place across the country to help slow the spread of the virus is having a knock on effect with small and medium businesses seeing less footfall and forcing some to close their doors temporarily.…
IT Sligo President says the health of students and staff is paramount
The president of IT Sligo has said their primary concern is for the health and wellbeing of the students, staff and their families, above education. Dr. Brendan McCormack has said they are closely monitoring the well being of their 300 international students studying in Sligo on a social isolation level…
Brexit is my main concern – Sligo’s Sinn Fein’s new MEP Chris McManus
Brexit is the number one concern for Sligo’s Sinn Fein’s new MEP Chris McManus. Although the UK and EU agreed the terms in the Withdrawal Agreement, the Irish protocol needs to be put into practice in time for next year. Sinn Fein’s new Midlands Northwest MEP arrived in Brussels this…
More events cancelled ahead of St Patrick’s day weekend due to Covid 19
Friday the 13th has many connotations right throughout history for bringing bad luck but today it brings bad luck in the form of cancelled events in the North West due to the coronavirus. The Cartown Nightclub in Carrick on Shannon which is attended by a number of teenagers right across…
Prowling potential senators should cease canvasing
A North Leitrim Councillor has called on those seeking a Seanad seat to suspend face to face canvasing with immediate effect. Manorhamilton Municipal District Councillor Sean McDermott has made the calls in light of the recent restrictions that have been put in place to try and stop the spread…
Students to access school lessons over internet
Schools, colleges and childcare facilities across the north west are closed from today, as government measures to stop the spread of coronavirus take effect. 70 people are now confirmed to have the illness, after 27 new cases were announced last night. One person has died. The Education…