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Transport Minister believes further lockdown will not be needed
Senior ministers were told the peak of the wave could see between 4 and 5000 cases a day and up to 200 ICU admissions
Oct 27, 2021 09:22
Longford Westmeath TD says FAI not covered by ticket touting legislation
It's been illegal to re-sell tickets above face-value since July 31st.
Oct 27, 2021 08:47
Chief Medical Officer expresses concern over most vulnerable as Covid situations worsens
The five-day moving average has risen by 40 per cent in the past two weeks, and now stands at 2,131.
Oct 27, 2021 08:30
Gun threat made to office of Leitrim TD
A gun threat was made to his office in Leinster House yesterday.
Oct 26, 2021 23:21
Health experts call for contract tracing in schools to resume
Backlogs in testing was one of the reasons contact tracing for students was shelved in September.
Oct 26, 2021 17:52
2,193 Covid-19 cases reported
97 Covid patients are in intensive care, down two from yesterday.
Oct 26, 2021 17:26
Virus variants could take control according to public health expert
It comes as daily cases continue to rise.
Oct 26, 2021 17:17
Nothing found in Kildare search for missing Deirdre Jacob
The family of the Kildare woman has been notified of the news.
Oct 26, 2021 17:09
An Bord Pleanala to appeal decision to quash permission for Derryadd windfarm
The High Court has quashed the permission in June of this year but an appeal was expected.
Oct 26, 2021 16:30
MQI report highlights large increase in people seeking help for addictions locally
The Athlone service has seen a significant increase in people seeking help.
Oct 26, 2021 16:16
Agri Minister claims farmers will not bear brunt of climate restrictions
The minister has been addressing concerns about a widescale reduction to the national herd.
Oct 26, 2021 13:42
Preferred route for next stage of Athlone-Galway cycleway expected before end of year
A public consultation process is expected to get underway again when the route is announced.
Oct 26, 2021 13:16
Tickets for nightclubs will need to be brought an hour in advance of entry
The night-time entertainment industry is looking for a two-week grace period for the new rules.
Oct 26, 2021 13:09
Small drop in number of local people receiving hospital care for Covid-19
The number in ICU has also gone up slightly since this day last week.
Oct 26, 2021 12:39Shannonside Newsletter
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