Sligo/Leitrim TD launches HSE Enhanced Community Care Programme for Sligo Leitrim
Minister of State and Sligo/Leitrim Frank Feighan has launched the HSE Enhanced Community Care Programme for Sligo Leitrim and Officially Opens Benbulben Chronic Disease Management Hub and Carrick on Shannon Primary & Mental Health Care Centre. Minister Feighan officially launched the ECC Programme Developed as part of Sláintecare. The programme…
75 new jobs created in Sligo
75 new jobs have been announced for Sligo. The jobs will be created in Amcor facility situated in the Finisklin Business Park. Amcor are a global leader in development and production of responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care, and other products. The Tánaiste…
Vaccine Portal opens for 45-49 year olds
The vaccine Portal for 45-49 year olds will open from this morning. It’s expected that MRNA vaccines will be initially available for this age cohort. High risk patients and frontline healthcare workers who have yet to receive an appointment can also register. People can sign up by…
Coid-19 vaccination centre will open tomorrow at the Knocknarea Arena
A large Covid-19 vaccination centre to cover the North West will commence operations at the Knocknarea Arena in Sligo Institute of Technology from tomorrow. The HSE confirmed last week that they were examining ways to ensure people living in remote areas of rural Ireland are vaccinated. OceanFM…
Re-opening churches is a priority for the Government
A Sligo Leitrim TD says he has received assurances from An Taoiseach Micheal Martin that the planned reopening of churches in December will be a top priority for the Government in its new plan for dealing with COVID-19 during the build up to Christmas. Minister for State at the…
Cabinet facing a difficult challenge with new restrictions
The cabinet sub-committee on Covid 19 are currently meeting to discuss new restrictions. A blend of Level 4 and Level 5 restrictions is likely to be announced later. This will include the closure of non-essential shops, while gyms are also expected to close and restaurants and pubs will…
10 local charities benefit from funding under COVID19 Stability Scheme
Almost €380,000 has been allocated to 10 local charity and community organisations the local region under the COVID19 Stability Scheme which is allocated by central Government. The funding is designed to provide financial support to organisations who find themselves in difficulty and have seen their fundraising and income drop during…