Slight increase detected locally in number of Covid-19 cases
The HSE is warning of an increase in Covid-19 cases leading to hospital admissions. Some health experts claim hospitals will need to act in order to cope with a spike. Dr Anthony Breslin, director of public health for the HSE north-west says a small increase in the number…
Jump in CAO offers from ATU
863 offers have been extended in the Round Zero by the Central Applications Office to prospective students seeking admission to Atlantic Technological University. These offers are part of the overall 6,270 offers issued by CAO. Over the course of July and August, The ATU has made a total…
‘It’s soul-destroying’ – Emotional message from Gardai ahead of Bank Holiday
Gardai in the North West have issued an emotional message to all road users ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. It comes as figures released earlier this week show that 2023 so far was the worst in six years for road deaths. 168 people lost their lives on…
Resurfacing works taking place in Mountcharles today
Resurfacing works are taking place at Glencoagh in Mountcharles today. As a result, the road from Glencoagh to Letterbarra is closed until 6pm this evening. The route will also be closed next Tuesday from 8am – 6pm to facilitate the works. All traffic will be diverted onto…
Ours to Protect – Reducing agricultural emissions
This week’s Ours to Protect looks at what farmers can do in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Former councillor fears political parties will struggle to attract candidates to contest elections
Concern is being expressed this morning that many Political parties are facing a mounting challenges in attracting candidates to contest the 2024 local elections. The comments from former Leitrim councillor John McCartin, come after calls were made this week for Councillors and candidates that are contesting elections not to…
Garda Commissioner urged to resist amalgamating local Divisions
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris is under increasing pressure to withdraw a proposal to amalgamate the Sligo and Leitrim Garda Division with Donegal. The proposed new model would create one “North West Garda Division” which is creating major ongoing concern in region over how this it would affect day to…