Sligo/Leitrim Mountain Rescue urging climbers, hikers to be cautious
Mountain rescue teams in the north west are under pressure responding to ‘needless’ callouts during the cold period. And that’s despite the Covid-19 restrictions, and social distancing not always being possible during rescue operations. Mountain Rescue Ireland says people are putting themselves and voluntary rescue teams in danger by climbing…
Western Distributor Road opening to traffic on Monday
The long awaited Western Distributor Road in Sligo is to open to traffic on Monday. Phase 2 of the project has been completed and the route will open from 4pm. A formal opening will take place when public health guidelines permit. Independent Sligo Councillor, Marie Casserly, is welcoming the news…
Schools decision to be made today
Senior government ministers will meet today to consider closing schools until the end of the month. The cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 will discuss the proposal before a final decision is made tomorrow. It comes as 6,110 new cases of the virus were confirmed last night – the highest…
Motorists warned of dangerous driving conditions
Overnight frost has led to dangerous driving conditions on many roads in the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal this morning Gritting Lorries have treated primary roads in the region however Gardaí are urging motorists to travel with extreme caution on secondary roads due to the danger of black…
Health System may need to cancel elective procedures
The current Covid-19 trends are not sustainable for the health system, according to the Chief Medical Officer. There are fears the HSE may not be able to provide tests to people with symptoms due to demand, instead focusing on vulnerable groups. 4,962 more cases were reported last night, while yesterday…
Donegal, Sligo have high 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 population
Donegal is now the second highest county in the country when it comes to the 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 infections per 100,000 population. It’s at 737.5, which compares to the national rate of 381.6. County Sligo is 5th, at 531.0. Monaghan has the highest 14-day incidence rate per 100,000…
Weather Warning issued for North West
MET Eireann have issued a status yellow snow and ice warning for 13 counties which will come into effect at midnight. Leitrim, Sligo and Donegal in addition to Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Wicklow, Offaly, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford have been placed on alert. Joanna Donnelly from Met Eireann says…