VISITOR facilities and amenities at the world famous Sliabh Liag have been closed temporarily following a significant rise in Covid-19 cases in Donegal.
Donegal’s total number of Covid-19 cases passed 1,000 yesterday and now stands at 1,013 after the confirmation of 36 infections yesterday evening.
The incidence rate in Donegal is the highest in the country.
Sliabh Liag is a popular tourist attraction and last weekend was said to have experience ‘a huge influx of visitors’.
The decision has now been taken to close until further notice.
A statement said: “Comhlacht Pobal Shliabh Liag wishes to advise that visitor facilities and amenities at Sliabh Liag have closed temporarily until further notice.
“This decision was reached following the escalation of the COVID 19 pandemic. Last weekend the area experienced a huge influx of visitors and this has given rise to genuine fears for residents who live in the immediate vicinity of the Sliabh Liag Cliffs.
“Access will be for land owners only.
“We are asking the Public to comply fully with the new restrictions being implemented.
“We thank you for your co-operation.”