Greater north/south cooperation required in ongoing Covid battle
A Donegal TD is urging the respective governments in the Republic and North to engage in greater cooperation to try and slow down the spread of Covid-19 on the Island. Independent TD Thomas Pringle has made the calls after it was reported earlier this week that Northern Ireland has…
Two successful dog fouling convictions secured locally in 2020.
It’s emerged that only two convictions have been secured in the north west in 2020 when it comes to Dog fouling. The figures are contained in a new survey published by the NCBI which is part of it’s ‘clear our paths campaign’ which aims to create a safer and…
Over 1,000 new cases reported locally over the past week
Over 1,000 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the north west over the past week. The figures contained on the Covid Care Tracker are stating that 1,057 CASES OF Covid 19 were reported in the counties of Sligo Leitrim and Donegal in the last 7 days.…
North West Pharmacies continue to rollout Covid vaccines
The HSE says the Covid-19 vaccine is now available from pharmacies in Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim and Cavan for people aged 12 and over. Edel Quinn, acting chief officer, Community Healthcare Organisation Area 1, says support from pharmacies is instrumental in ensuring access to vaccines for people in the community…
Donegal TD unhappy with delivery of National Broadband Plan
A Donegal TD is calling on the government to speed up the rollout of the National Broadband Plan in the county. The government recently posted an update of the plan with no mention of when the first connections will be available in Donegal or Leitrim with Sligo expected to…
Health Minister visits North West
The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly visited the Covid-19 vaccination centres at IT Sligo and the Covid-19 testing centre in Finisklin in County Sligo yesterday. The Minister also paid a visit to the Carrick-on-Shannon vaccination and testing centres in County Leitrim. Minister Donnelly thanked staff for their efforts…
North West Covid figures are concerning
The Director of Public Health for the HSE North West Region, Dr. Anthony Breslin is warning this morning that the number of Covid 19 cases in the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal is still a cause of major concern. On average 15-30 new cases daily are being reported…