Minister McConologue to meet with farmers impacted by Leitrim landslide
The Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalouge will visit Drumkeerin later today where he is expected to meet with local farmers and landowners impacted by the landslide which took place on Shass Mountain in June of last year. Minister McConalogue will be accompanied by the Minister of State at the…
Leitrim has the highest Covid-19 rate in the country
Co. Leitrim has the highest rate of Covid-19 in the country while Co. Roscommon has the lowest. Ireland’s 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 now stands at 1,211 cases per 100,000 people while a month ago, it was less than 500. Leitrim’s rate now stands at 1,691; the highest in the…
Self referral slots full due to high demand at Sligo Covid-19 test centre
The HSE has confirmed that self referral slots are full today at the Sligo Covid-19 test centre. Appointments are available in Donegal. They say due to high demand, the tests cannot be offered in both Sligo and Monaghan. The priority is to make sure GP’s can refer patients for a…
Young people in the north west urged to register to vote
The National Youth Council of Ireland is encouraging eligible young people across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal to register to vote before next week’s deadline; Thursday the 25th of November. Using Central Statistics Office data, the NYC say over 7,000 people across the north west have turned 18 since the last…
Funding allocated for community groups impacted by the pandemic
Over €800,000 that been allocated for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal to support community groups impacted by COVID-19. Sligo is to receive €268,000, €258,000 for Leitrim and Donegal has received an allocation of €319,000 out a total national fund of €9m The money is available for small community groups that have…
North West residents must act now to reduce Covid-19 case numbers
The director of public health for the HSE north-west, is warning that the increase in the number of Covid-19 cases is a cause of concern. Dr Anthony Breslin has warned that it’s unlikely that Covid cases have peaked yet with the number likely to increase in the coming weeks.…
Renewed appeal for information about unidentified remains found off Leitrim coast
Manorhamilton Gardai have renewed their appeal for information about unidentified remains found off the Leitrim coast in 1986. The body of a man was discovered on the 1st of May along the coastline at Knockbrack in Tullaghan. A post mortem was completed but the remains were never formally identified and…