168 premises without power in Sligo and Donegal
168 premises in the north west are without power this afternoon. 55 are affected around Lavagh in Co. Sligo with a further 113 in and around Ballintra in Donegal. Electricity is expected to be restored in both areas by 5pm this evening.
Many strugling to cope with closure of day centres
Sage Advocacy are calling on the Government to deliver a road map for the re-opening of adult day centres across the North West. They say these centres play a vital role in enabling many older people to remain at home and access social and health services in their own…
Traffic congestion expected to ease in Sligo
Traffic congestion and delays are expected to ease in Sligo town this afternoon. It follows significant delays yesterday because of diversions due to road works on the current phase of the N4/N15 Sligo Urban Improvement Scheme, which involved surfacing works at the Duck Street Junction. Among those affected…
1.6 million euro announced in non-public road funding
Over €1.6m has been announced for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon and Donegal. Donegal is to receive €697,456, €270,000 for Leitrim and Sligo has been allocated €276,154. Eligible roads for funding are those that provide access to agricultural land. Non-public roads leading…
Further details on vaccination process to be announced this week
People in their 40s will find out later this week when they can register for a Covid-19 vaccine. The HSE is currently working through people aged in their 50s while new guidance on the usage of the Johnson and Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines is due to be announce this…
Latest Covid-19 figures announced by Department of Health
The Department of Health has confirmed that 456 new cases of Covid-19 in their latest figures. There were 49 new cases detected in Donegal while both Sligo and Leitrim registered fewer than 5 cases each. There were no additional deaths in the Republic of Ireland yesterday. Over…
Jobs boost in local Hospitality Sector
It’s been announced that 40 jobs are being created locally in the Hospitality industry. The Radission Blu Hotel in Sligo have announced the positions. It’s part of the iNua Collection of Hotels total of 350 new jobs across the Country in preparation for reopening their nine…