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88-year-old man is first Leitrim nursing home resident to receive Covid vaccine
88-year-old <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Eddie McCartin from Drumgownagh, Co. Leitrim became the first person in residential services for Older
Jan 18, 2021 17:08
First nursing home residents in County Roscommon receive Covid vaccines
A man and woman in their 90s are the first nursing home residents in Roscommon to receive to Covid 19 vaccine. 93-year-old Seamus
Jan 18, 2021 16:10
Fears of flooding across the region ahead of yellow rainfall warning
The midlands and surrounding regions could be hit by flooding in the next 48 hours. A status yellow rainfall warning comes into effect at 9
Jan 18, 2021 15:46
Roscommon Gardai seize vehicle after detection for speeding and no insurance
Gardai in Roscommon have seized a van after discovering it had no tax or insurance. The Roads Policing Unit were conducting speed checks in Brideswell
Jan 18, 2021 15:14
Leitrim Councillor hopes HSE will locate eye-clinic at Carrick's new Primary Care Centre
The HSE is being called on to restore ophthalmology services in Leitrim when the new primary care centre in Carrick-on-Shannon this year. People
Jan 18, 2021 13:18
Roscommon Councillor calls for extension of Local Improvement Scheme deadline
A Roscommon councillor is calling for the deadline of the Local Improvement Scheme to be extended due to the current Level 5 lockdown. The LIS
Jan 18, 2021 13:15Over 200 people now being for Covid in ICUs
The number of people with Covid-19 being treated in intensive care units has reached 200. The Chief Medical Officer is warning the situation in
Jan 18, 2021 13:01Ballymahon residents urge visitors to stay away during level 5 as Gardai clamp down on travel breaches
Ballymahon residents are urging visitors to the area to respect the current Covid-19 level 5 movement restrictions. The call follows a significant increase in
Jan 18, 2021 12:03
Planning lodged for new 18m high telecommunications pole in north Longford
Planning permission has been lodged for a new 18 metre communications mast in north Longford to aid broadband and wireless data services. Eircom Limited have
Jan 18, 2021 10:26
Yellow weather warning for Shannonside region
A yellow rainfall warning has been issued for the Shannonside region from tonight. Met Éireann is warning of heavy rainfall across Connacht, Longford, Cavan, Monaghan,
Jan 18, 2021 10:22Shannonside Newsletter
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