Number of Covid-19 cases increase in Donegal
Thousands more people across the North West will stay at home from work today after new restrictions on the retail sector. Theatres, clubs, marts and bingo halls are among a list of businesses that are now closed. Factories and construction sites remain open, but are being asked to…
Investigations continue into property damage at Sligo residence
Gardai are continuing investigations today following vandalism at a house in a Sligo town estate. The incident occurred at the Avondale Estate in Sligo town this morning at 7am when a window in the property was broken by a brick or rock. Mayor of Sligo Gino O’Boyle is appealing to…
Burst water mains affecting supply in Co. Sligo
A burst water main is causing disruption to supply in Co. Sligo. The affected areas ear in and around Achonry. Irish Water say works are taking place and are due to be complete by 6pm this evening. The full areas affected are Muckelty, Tobertelly, Carnayara, Lavagh, Carrowmore, Carrownleck, Cloonarara, Carroweden,…
Independent radio stations deserve to be supported in this crisis – Harkin
The Independent radio sector, as well as local newspapers need to be given more support during this crisis. Thats according to a number of rural Independent TDs, including Sligo/Leitrim’s Marian Harkin and Roscommon/East Galway’s Michael Fitzmaurice. The Independent group are calling on Minister Richard Bruton to release more funding for…
Sligo company offers free website updates to frontline staff
A Sligo based company Dmac Media is the latest to offer its services in the North West and across the country in a bid to help frontline services. Dmac who are website developers are offering to update websites free of charge to all of those working in frontline healthcare. This…
North West motorist caught speeding at 194km/h
A North West motorist was caught breaking the speed limit this morning when they were caught travelling 94km/h over the speed limit. The Roads Policing unit in the Sligo Leitrim Division who are performing a number of speed checkpoints at various locations across the region, caught a motorist travelling 194…
Covid-19 cases reported in all north west counties
There are now reported cases of covid-19 in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. All three Counties are categorised in the less than five cases bracket. 557 people in the Republic of Ireland are now infected with coronavirus. The number jumped by 191 confirmed cases in the latest figures released…