Reduction in 14 day Covid-19 rate across the region
There has been a reduction in the 14 day incidence rate of Covid-19 across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. The statistics are accurate between between the 12th and 25th of April. Manorhamilton has a figure of 370 infections per 100,00 population, down from 591. The rate in Sligo/Strandhill is 573, down…
Five instances of unsafe pesticide levels in regions drinking water last year
There were five instances of pesticides exceeding safe levels in drinking water supplies across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal in 2021. This is an overall reduction compared to 2020 where nine incidents were reported. The impacted areas in the region were the River Eske supply in Co. Donegal, Kilsellagh in Co.…
The decision to grant a prospecting licence in Leitrim is discussed in Dáil
The decision by the Communications and Transport, Eamon Ryan to grant prospecting licences to mining company Flintridge Resources for 47 townlands in north Leitrim has been discussed in the Dáil. The issue was raised with the Taoiseach by Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin. The Independent deputy says this…
Sinn Féin’s housing spokesman calls for mica redress to be extended nationwide
Calls are being made this morning to extend the Mica redress scheme to every county in Ireland. The scheme announced last year only covers Donegal and Mayo. There was intense speculation this week that the department’s considering extending it to a number of other counties including Sligo, Clare, Limerick…
Latest 14 day incidence rate of Covid-19 for the region
The latest 14 Day Incidence Rate of Covid-19 shows the figure is 419 in the South Donegal local electoral The statistics are accurate between between the 5th and 18th of April. Manorhamilton has a figure of 591 infections per 100,00 population. The rate in Sligo/Strandhill is 734, it’s 617 in…
Almost €500,000 awarded to heritage sites across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
Almost half a million euro in grants has been awarded for a number of heritage sites across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. The funding comes from the Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan’s department the 2022 Community Monuments Fund. €44,129 will be used for essential repairs at…
NCT pass rates published
When it comes to passing the NCT test success rates in the local region vary from 51% to 48% The Irish Independent are reporting that NCT centres around the country had more vehicles fail than pass on the first attempt last year. Poor roads are thought to be…