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First Longford nursing home residents' receive Covid-19 vaccine
A Ballymahon woman has become the first nursing home resident in Longford to receive the new Covid-19 vaccine. 41 residents and 40 staff at
Jan 14, 2021 12:40
Roscommon doctor based in Belmullet says locals frustrated and angry at multiple Covid clusters
A Roscommon doctor, who is working in a Mayo town with one of the highest Covid rates in the country, says emotions are running high
Jan 12, 2021 12:48
Up to 40 tests per day can be carried out at new Leitrim test centre
Up to 40 people per day can be assessed for Covid 19 at new testing center in Carrick-on-Shannon which is due to open
Jan 12, 2021 10:14
Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council appeals to everyone to follow Covid rules
The Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council has appealed to the 5% of people not following Covid guidelines to realise the consequences of their actions. Over
Jan 12, 2021 08:16
New Covid test centre established in Carrick-on-Shannon
A new Covid testing centre is to become operational in Carrick-on-Shannon in the coming days. Signage has been erected at a new site
Jan 11, 2021 11:52
First staff at Mullingar hospital receive Covid vaccine
The first staff at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar have received the Covid vaccine this afternoon. Dr. Murat Kirca, the Clinical Director became the
Jan 8, 2021 14:57
LISTEN: Longford student says some teens '"shocked' by decision to re-open schools for Leaving Certs
A group representing around 250 secondary school Principals is calling on the government to reconsider sending Leaving cert students back to school next week. The
Jan 7, 2021 17:11
Local students share mixed feelings on schools' Leaving Cert plan
A number of schools in Dublin are considering not opening for Leaving Cert students next week. Officials from the Department of Education and public health
Jan 7, 2021 14:30
Leitrim man jailed for breaching Covid regulations
A Leitrim man was jailed for two months last year after breaching Covid regulations. Gardai have confirmed that the man was found in breach of
Jan 7, 2021 10:56
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
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
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
Roscommon TD calls on government to implement further Covid-related mortgage breaks
A local TD is calling for further mortgage breaks to be developed for people struggling to pay their mortgages. Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon/
Jan 6, 2021 13:47
Further rise in Leitrim and Roscommon Covid cases as Longford bucks local trend
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 17 additional deaths related to COVID-19. 16 of today’s reported deaths occurred in
Jan 5, 2021 18:05Shannonside Newsletter
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