HSE urge caution as Covid-19 cases in the region increase
The HSE North West is urging people to “act sensibly” after a number of social gatherings have contributed to a rise in Covid cases in the counties of Sligo and Donegal. Funerals, wakes, house parties, and other indoor gatherings have led to outbreaks in the past two weeks. …
North West TD concerned with omission of Sligo from property tax exemptions
Homeowners in Donegal and Mayo impacted by Mica are to receive a six-year exemption from the Local Property Tax, however, it’s not yet clear whether similar allowances will be made for those impacted by the condition in Sligo. Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohue announced the measures yesterday adding that they…
HSE advise extra caution following Covid-19 increase in Sligo and Donegal
People in South Donegal and Sligo are being urged to apply extra caution following a large increase in Covid-19 numbers in the areas. In a statement to OceanFM this afternoon, the HSE say there has been an outbreak in the Collooney and Coolaney areas of Co. Sligo with over 100…
Outdoor dining was ‘unfeasible’ over the weekend due to weather
The Restaurants Association says it’s willing to work day and night to ensure indoor dining can reopen alongside international travel. Hospitality industry representatives are meeting with Government officials this afternoon to seek a workable plan that would see restaurants, pubs and cafes fully reopen from July 19th. Restaurateurs say it’s…
23 Pharmacies across the region providing jabs for 18 to 34 year olds
Vaccination efforts ramp up today with 23 pharmacies across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal providing jabs to people aged 18 to 34. They will receive the single shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine while from next week, vaccination centres will also be offering the AstraZeneca jab to those in the age group.…
Latest Covid figures published for north west
There were 517 cases of Covid-19 recorded in the 14-day incidence rates in the Counties of Donegal, Sligo, and Leitrim. 398 Cases were reported in Donegal which represents a figure of 250 per 100,000 head of population, the highest figure in the entire country. Sligo is also in…
North West septic tanks are failing inspections
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council is calling for a government scheme to be introduced when it comes to the upgrading of domestic septic tank systems Nationally 54 % of domestic septic tanks failed inspections last year. The Environmental Protection Agency says 23% were a risk to human…