Tributes paid to Dr Tony Holohan who is stepping aside from his role
The government’s paying tribute to the Chief Medical Officer for his leadership in handling the Covid-19 crisis. Dr. Tony Holohan is stepping aside from his work commitments to be with his family as his wife Emer, who has cancer, has been admitted to palliative care. Deputy Chief Medical…
Disillusioned local members of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to defect
Elected representatives and grass root members from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are engaging in talks with an alternative political party with a view to jumping ship. That’s according to the leader Aontú, Peadar Tóibín. Deputy Tóibín who founded Aontú after defecting from Sinn Fein says that disillusioned…
More north west based businesses return to trading this morning
Many of the remaining businesses closed due to Covid-19 across the North West are reopening today as part of Phase 3 of easing lockdown restrictions. Cafes, restaurants, pubs serving food, hairdressers and gyms are among those that can resume. Crèches, and preschools will also open for children of…
Overnight storm causes widespread damage in the North West
Garda throughout the region are warning motorists of flash flooding and poor visibility this morning. The Sligo to Manorhamilton road is partially blocked due to a landslide. There are reports of a tree down at Castlegal. In Sligo, there is major flooding on Adelaide Street in Sligo where a number…
Number of children contracting Covid -19 concerns NPHET
The number of children and young adults contracting Covid-19 is raising concern among the National Public Health Emergency Team. Of 202 cases diagnosed in the past two weeks, 76 were in people aged under 35, including 16 involving children under 14 years of age. Two more people with…
Plan launched to help north west compete economically
A plan to help the north west and border regions to compete economically with Dublin has been announced. The Northern and Western Regional Assembly proposal is aiming for a 50 percent increase in the population of Galway over the next 20 years. It also plans for the growth…
Different shopping experiences in store for north west shoppers
The National Public Health Emergency Team meet this morning where growing calls for masks to be used more in community settings will be discussed. Public health officials meet to examine how we are dealing with Covid-19 as a nation. They’ll also review updated World Health Organisation guidance on face coverings,…