Local Authorities need to identify locations of vehicle-charging points.
County councils in Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and Roscommon are being asked for an outline of their plans for the installation of vehicle-charging points. Sligo/Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny, who is seeking the information, says there are very few ‘fast-charge’ points available in the north west. He added…
Three local electoral areas above national Covid-19 14 day rate
Three local electoral areas in the region are above the national 14 day incidence rate of Covid-19 per 100,000 population of 422.5. As of Monday last, the rate in the South Donegal Local Electoral Area was 486.9, a noticeable decrease on the rate last week of 694.5. Manorhamilton in Co.…
Direct access to the sea in Tullaghan expected by 2023
It’s hoped Co. Leitrim will have direct access to the sea by mid 2023. Leitrim County Council recently purchased land in Tullaghan with the aim of building a scenic area with ocean access along Ireland’s shortest coastline. Fianna Fail Councillor, Justin Warnock says there are numerous tourism options available such…
Home Instead announce 50 new jobs for the region
50 new jobs for the region have been announced by Home Instead. They will be based in Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon. The recruitment drive is part of the company goal to recruit 1,000 additional caregivers nationally. General Manager of Home Instead in Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon, Jodie Molloy says there…
Premises continue to be impacted by weekend’s heavy rain
Homes and business across the region continue to be impacted by flooding over the weekend. Ballyshannon and Bundoran, especially around Clyhore, in Co. Donegal experienced heavy rain causing a large volume of water to flow through premises with local Councillor, Michael McMahon calling on the local authority to urgently address…
Decrease in 14 day rate in Co. Donegal
The 14 day rate of Covid-19 per 100,000 population has fallen in the past week in Co. Donegal, however, there has been an increase in both Sligo and Leitrim. The latest figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre shows the rate in Co. Donegal is 795.9, down from 972.4 last…
14 day rate continues to rise across the region
The 14 day incidence rate of Covid-19 per 100,000 population across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal continues to rise. The latest figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre shows the rate in Co. Donegal is now 972.4 per 100,000 population, up from 838 last week while 1,548 new cases have been…