Gardaí investigating after woman hit with pickaxe in Co. Leitrim
Gardaí are investigating a case of assault after a woman was hit with a pickaxe during a row in Co Leitrim. It happened at the Lis Cara estate in Carrick-on-Shannon around half past seven on Thursday evening. A video posted from the scene shows a woman smashing windows with the…
The most Vulnerable must be protected from Covid-19
In the latest Covid-19 figures released by Health officials, one more person has died from Covid-19. 899 new cases were recorded nationally. Three cases that were previously reported were allocated to Donegal in yesterday evening’s figures. Leitrim was also included in a list of 13 counties that are sharing…
Covid-19 cases continue to cause concern
The Acting Chief Medical Officer’s asking people to double down on their efforts following the highest daily number of new Covid-19 cases in over three months. 217 new infections were reported but for the tenth day in a row, no patients with the virus died. There were 103…
Glynn expresses concern over face masks
The public health officials say they’re noticing too many people wearing masks under their chin, or not covering their noses. 53 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed, but no further deaths. There have been no additional cases reported in Donegal or Leitrim, however one additional case has…
Postmortem due to take place today of woman in Leitrim who died on Sunday
A postmortem is due to get underway this morning following the sudden death of a woman in Leitrim yesterday morning. The woman, who was aged in her 30s, died shortly before 6am near Leitrim Marina. The results of the postmortem will determine the course of investigation.
Weather alert comes into effect from 9pm tonight
A status Yellow weather alert will take effect tonight across the region. The warning begins from 9pm tonight with it remaining until 9pm Tuesday. The forecaster is predicting heavy rainfall across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. While a seperate Yellow alert for strong winds will also be in place for Munster…
People across the north west asked to ‘redouble’ efforts fighting Covid-19
People across the north west are being asked to ‘redouble’ their efforts fighting Covid-19 A joint statement by the Gardaí, HSE and the County Councils of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal says the transmission rate is low and we need to keep it that way. There has been a large increase…