Accommodation to be provided for HSE Staff in Sligo
A Sligo/Leitrim TD had confirmed that accommodation is being put in place for HSE staff and doctors that contract COVID-19. The accommodation in Sligo will be become available if any medical professional could not self-isolate at home due to vulnerable members of their family living at home. Sinn…
Land prices increase in Sligo & Leitrim
Land prices are continuing to rise in Sligo and Leitrim but there’s a 20% drop in Donegal. That’s according to the latest Irish Farmers’ Journal 2019 Annual Land Price Report. The volume of land recorded on the market in Donegal for 2019 was much higher than in previous…
People need to listen to health experts and not social media – Walsh
“We need to listen to advice from our public health experts and not keyboard warriors.” That’s according to Sligo/Drumcliffe Councillor Thomas Walsh who is asking people not to comment irresponsibly on social media or send unfounded whatsapp messages. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202019-20/short%20thomas%20walsh%20.mp3
Over 20 dead animal carcasses found along Ladies Brae in Sligo
Investigations are taking place after more than 20 farm animals, as well as bones from other animals, were found dumped in the scenic Ladies Brae area of County Sligo. The animals included seven calves, four sheep, 13 lambs and the carcasses of other lambs. Local Councillor Thomas Healy visited the…
Some north west businesses closing temporarily due to Covid-19
Many businesses across the north west are closing temporarily due to Covid-19. The measures put in place across the country to help slow the spread of the virus is having a knock on effect with small and medium businesses seeing less footfall and forcing some to close their doors temporarily.…
Funeral recommendations aimed to reduce spread of covid 19
The Irish Association of Funeral Directors says it wasn’t their intention to alarm the public after it issued recommendations for dealing with coronavirus fatalities. The group advised that people who have died from the illness should be buried or cremated immediately and funerals held at a later date. A spokesperson…
Health recruitment ban should be lifted to combat coronavirus
Calls are being made on the HSE to immediately lift all barriers on recruitment for Health & Social Care Professionals in order to ensure the country’s public health system is adequately prepared for the rapid progress of the Covid-19 virus. The calls are being made by the Fórsa trade…