Fears Mica redress scheme could lead to more homelessness in the region
There are fears the Mica redress scheme could lead to further homelessness in the north west unless more supports are introduced. That’s the view of the Manager of the North West Simon Community, Noel Daly, who says there are a number of reasons for this such as the price of…
Letterkenny University Hospital has the most Covid-19 patients nationally
Letterkenny University Hospital has the most Covid-19 patients nationally for the third day in a row according to the latest HSE figures. There are 72 people currently receiving treatment for the virus in the hospital two of whom are in the ICU. There are 1,004 patients being treated which is…
Increase in number of motorists test for drink or drugs in the Donegal
Gardaí carried out a total of 486 tests on motorists for drink or drugs across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal in 2020. The annual report from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety shows there was a slight decrease in both Sligo and Leitrim compared to 2019’s figures however, there was a…
North west MEP critical of decision to reopen schools
A Midlands North West MEP has hit out at the decision to reopen schools with Covid-19 figures soaring in the community. MEP Luke Ming Flanagan is predicting that the decision ultimately lead to schools being forced to shut in the next couple of weeks. He said measures such as the…
Certainty needed for students on Leaving Cert 2022
Local voices have joined calls for the government to make a decision urgently on how Leaving Cert 2022 will be held. Local Labour Representative, Nessa Cosgrove says an early decision is needed and believes it should the same hybrid model like 2021. Last year students could opt for an accredited…
Man dies following Donegal Crash
A man in his 20s has died after a two-car crash in Donegal. He was seriously injured in the collision on the R236 in St Johnston in Dundee, that happened at around quarter past nine last night. The man was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital, where he later…
Cost of buying a home in the north west increased during 2021
The cost of buying a house rose by 14% on average across the north west during 2021. That’s according to Daft.ie’s end of year Report on activity in the housing sector with prices increasing by 11% in Sligo, 19.2% in Leitrim and 12.3% in Donegal. The average price of a…