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Local garda representative criticises lack of vaccination plan for gardai
The government is being criticised for not developing as vaccination plan for members of the Gardai. It's understood that over a dozen officers have
Jan 7, 2021 08:29
Garda Covid-19 checkpoints resume on national and local roads
High visibility Garda patrols and covid-19 checkpoints have resumed across the country to coincide with the increased restrictions. The checkpoints will be on national
Jan 7, 2021 07:56
Four die during violent protests at US Capitol building
Four people have died - including one woman who was shot - during violent protests, after supporters of Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol building. Politicians were
Jan 7, 2021 07:49
Big spike in Longford Covid figures with significant cases in Roscommon and Leitrim
A record 7,836 cases of Covid 19 have been reported today and 17 additional deaths. 2,263 of the cases are in Dublin, 1,
Jan 6, 2021 18:03
Longford businessman expresses frustration at planning for roll-out of vaccines by government
A Longford Fianna Fail councillor says he is annoyed and frustrated at the lack of ambition being showed by the government when it comes to
Jan 6, 2021 17:29
Local Business Minister warns Irish consumers of changes to online shopping after Brexit
People shopping on UK websites are no longer protected by EU consumer rights post Brexit. In addition, people can be charged to pay VAT on
Jan 6, 2021 17:21
First staff at Roscommon University Hospital vaccinated this afternoon
The first vaccinations of staff at Roscommon University hospital have taken place this afternoon. 36 people an hour are set to be vaccinated at the
Jan 6, 2021 17:07
CEO of St Christopher's Services says UK model for 'essential' childcare should be adopted here
The CEO of St Christopher's services in Longford is calling for this country to adopt a UK model which is being used to provide
Jan 6, 2021 16:50
Leaving Cert students back in classrooms as part of new Covid measures
New restrictions have been unveiled by the Government to contain the spread of Covid 19 and will remain in place until at least the end
Jan 6, 2021 16:46
Two local hospitals defer outpatient clinics due to pandemic
Two further hospitals in the Shannonside Northern Sound region have deferred services and clinics due to the rise in Covid cases in the community. Face
Jan 6, 2021 14:01Shannonside Newsletter
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