Covid-19 death rate doubles in 24 hours
The number of Covid-19 related deaths here has more than doubled in 24 hours. Ten more people diagnosed with the virus have died, bringing the death toll to 19. There have also been a further 255 confirmed cases, meaning there are now 1,819 cases recorded. Locally there…
Donegal’s Pearse Doherty calls for construction sites, factories and call centres to close
A Donegal TD has joined calls made to the government today for the closure of all building sites and for construction workers to return home. The Unite Trade Union has written to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar calling for all building sites in Ireland to close immediately. Its members are extremely concerned…
Number of Covid-19 cases increase in Donegal
Thousands more people across the North West will stay at home from work today after new restrictions on the retail sector. Theatres, clubs, marts and bingo halls are among a list of businesses that are now closed. Factories and construction sites remain open, but are being asked to…
Covid-19 cases increase in the North West
The number of Covid-19 cases has increased in the North West. There are now 8 cases each of the Coronavirus in both Sligo and Donegal. The number of cases in Leitrim remains in the less than 5 category. The National Public Health Emergency Team’s meeting today to…
Donegal Councillor calls for immediate shutdown of all beaches
A local Councillor has called for the immediate closure of all beaches in Donegal. Lives of residents across the north west are being put at risk by those choosing not to comply with the social distancing guidelines. That’s according to Donegal Municipal District Councillor Mick McMahon. The…
Covid-19 cases reported in all north west counties
There are now reported cases of covid-19 in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. All three Counties are categorised in the less than five cases bracket. 557 people in the Republic of Ireland are now infected with coronavirus. The number jumped by 191 confirmed cases in the latest figures released…
Land prices increase in Sligo & Leitrim
Land prices are continuing to rise in Sligo and Leitrim but there’s a 20% drop in Donegal. That’s according to the latest Irish Farmers’ Journal 2019 Annual Land Price Report. The volume of land recorded on the market in Donegal for 2019 was much higher than in previous…