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Local TD calls for Irish cattle exports to return to normal despite bluetongue outbreak

The virus has now been detected in five herds in Co Wexford since the first confirmed case here last month.

Feb 18, 2026 10:51

Bird flu has limited impact on turkey sales according to local butcher

There were outbreaks among turkey flocks in the likes of Carlow and Meath last month.

Dec 21, 2025 12:08

Housing order for poultry takes effect amid local concern over bird flu duration

It's due to two outbreaks of bird flu in turkey flocks in Counties Carlow and Meath.

Nov 9, 2025 08:29

Farmers urged to stay vigilant following bird flu outbreaks

Farmers are bringing in their flocks to protect them from bird flu, but the new rules don't take effect until Monday.

Nov 8, 2025 09:17

Covid-19 outbreak at Roscommon University Hospital has been contained

Visiting restrictions remain in place at Roscommon University Hospital following an outbreak of Covid-19.

Sep 29, 2021 16:26

Covid outbreaks in schools more than doubled last week

There has been a significant increase in the number of outbreaks in schools.

Sep 22, 2021 11:59

Preparations needed for booster jabs at local nursing homes-Daly

A number of nursing homes around the country, including in Longford, have reported several cases of Covid in recent weeks

Sep 2, 2021 18:08

Visiting restrictions at Sligo Hospital following Covid outbreak

The hospital has seen high levels of covid positive patients, along with high trolley numbers at the facility's ED.

Sep 1, 2021 17:59

Covid outbreak confirmed at Longford nursing home

The outbreak was first identified last week.

Sep 1, 2021 16:02

Sligo University Hospital remains under pressure today

Members of the public are being urged to attend their GP or out of hours GP service in the first instance if possible

Aug 16, 2021 13:15

Leitrim school to close early on Friday to facilitate Covid tests

The school has now confirmed that six students have tested positive for Covid-19

Apr 22, 2021 21:55

Leitrim school confirms all Sixth Year students to be Covid tested after outbreak

Online classes are continuing for all senior cycle students after the outbreak was confirmed earlier this week

Apr 21, 2021 12:44

LISTEN: "Don't panic" - HSE criticised for response to Ballinasloe nursing home hit by Covid cluster

Anger is being expressed that a Ballinasloe Nursing home has been left without additional support from the HSE after a major outbreak of Covid among

Oct 22, 2020 13:40

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