Vaccination Portal opens for those aged 38
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is encouraging people to register for a Covid-19 vaccine as the portal is now open for those in the 35-39 age bracket with those aged 38 able to register from today, 37 tomorrow, and onwards. Minister of State at the Department of health, Frank Feighan, says…
Almost €688,000 for additional outdoor dining supports
Almost €688,000 has been allocated by the government for what’s being described as ‘additional outdoor infrastructure’ in the north west. The funding is to provide a safe outdoors for people to gather and travel this summer as Covid restrictions ease. It will cover works such as kerb-widening for outdoor dining,…
Over €2.1m allocated to carry out ‘climate resilient’ road works in the region
Almost €2.1m in funding is being distributed in the north west for ‘climate resilient’ road works. Climate resilient works are the likes of alleviating road flooding, altering the level of the road to prevent flooding, strengthening bridges and carrying out repairs. Just over €500,000 is going towards works in Sligo,…
Call for review of the process assessing primary medical certificate applicants
A Donegal TD is calling for an urgent review of the process for assessing applicants for primary medical certificates, which are required for a Disabled Parking Permit. Independent TD Thomas Pringle says the certificates are also needed for a tax rebate or fuel rebate for disabled drivers, as well as…
New Covid-19 vaccine centre open in Leitrim
A Covid-19 vaccination centre covering residents in Leitrim is now in operation. It’s based in the Primary Care centre in Carrick on Shannon which will mean less travel for those who were asked to get their jab at the centre in the Knocknarea Arena in Sligo. However, those in the…
Meeting about Donegal Covid rate described as ‘very positive’
More walk in test centres and antigen testing in schools were some of the topics discussed at a meeting about the spread of Covid-19 in Co. Donegal. The high rate is being contributed to some people not following public health guidelines at a local level as HSE data shows no…
€157,000 for six heritage projects in Sligo and Leitrim
€157,000 has been allocated for heritage projects in Sligo and Leitrim. The funding has been provided under the 2021 Historic Structures Fund announced by Minister for State with responsibility for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan. The Former Bachelors Building, The Red Bairn, Beltra, Gate Lodge Sligo, and the Former…