News - Pandemic
Plans for national Covid commemoration and walk in County Roscommon
The project would be part of a proposed looped walk near the River Suck in Athleague.
Jun 17, 2025 13:11
Independent TD demands full scale Covid-19 inquiry
The Tipperary TD has strongly criticised the government's decision to carry out a non-statutory evaluation of the country's response to the pandemic.
Nov 3, 2024 08:25
€50million in pandemic tax debt recorded in Shannonside region
It comes as Finance Minister Michael McGrath draws up plans to allow three to five years for companies to finish paying their debts.
Jan 31, 2024 08:39
Longford ISPCA headquarters forced to rent space for unwanted dogs
The increase in unwanted dogs is being put down to the surge in breeding and dog ownership during the pandemic
Jun 8, 2023 08:58
Large amount of cancers undiagnosed during pandemic
The report was carried out by the National Cancer Registry
Jun 7, 2023 09:51
Significant number of students facing serious final strain
The figures come despite the majority of students having a job.
Apr 20, 2023 08:35
CMO urges older people to start socialising following pandemic
A new campaign is being rolled out today.
Mar 1, 2023 09:15
Significant increase in contraband seizures at Castlerea prison
The majority of the illegal goods are said to be smuggled in during visits and deliveries
Jan 31, 2023 14:01
Welcome for Irish Rail plans to reintroduce trolley catering service
Many people have been very disappointed at the lack of facilities to get a cup of tea of coffee while travelling by train in the last couple of years
Jan 30, 2023 18:04
Significant drop in local hospital covid cases
Levels are significantly down on the same period last month.
Jan 27, 2023 11:57
W.H.O concerned over spike in Covid related deaths
In the past eight weeks, more than 170 thousand people have died of COVID-19.
Jan 25, 2023 09:48
11 months of screening time lost during Covid according to Breastcheck
The amount of screenings in 2021 was drastically down on the previous year.
Aug 26, 2022 10:08
Leitrim records fewest Covid related deaths nationwide
Westmeath recorded the highest number of deaths from the virus locally.
Aug 5, 2022 09:36
Longford chef predicts large amount of restaurant closures
Restaurants around the country are struggling to recruit chefs following a major exodus from the sector during the past two years
Jul 7, 2022 17:13Shannonside Newsletter
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