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Government called on to provide hope to local marts by easing Covid restrictions
Marts have been conducting online sale sales for a number of months but there is no clear plan on when they can get back to normality
Apr 1, 2021 12:25
Second walk-in Covid test centre for Shannonside region
The walk-in centres allow people without Covid-19 symptoms to confirm they are not asymptomatic carriers of the virus.
Apr 1, 2021 11:13
Connaughton reveals "frustration" key to resignation decision
Ivan Connaughton's decision to resign his council seat less that half way through the current 5 year term has come as a shock to many people
Apr 1, 2021 10:05
Workers can now refuse to answer calls or e-mails outside working hours
There's been more debate recently about disadvantages of working from home and creating a "divide" between work and home life
Apr 1, 2021 09:04
Summer could be "wrecked" if restrictions are eased too quickly now
There's concern that people meeting up over the Easter holidays could lead to a surge in Covid cases
Apr 1, 2021 08:40
Ivan Connaughton to resign as Roscommon Councillor
The Athleague man says he has multiple reasons for his decision to quit local politics
Mar 31, 2021 19:44
Local minister denies government ignoring eateries with no outdoor space for diners
A grant of up to 4,000 euro is to be made available to cafes and restaurants to create an outdoor dining area.
Mar 31, 2021 17:15
TII install cameras to monitor motorists' behaviour on new N60 Oran route
The busy road was fully resurfaced last year in major 2 million Euro upgrade but locals are worried about a possible serious crash at its many junctions.
Mar 31, 2021 16:26
Walk-in Covid test centre to open in Ballinasloe this weekend
The LEA in east Galway has recorded over sixty Covid cases in the last fortnight according to figures from the government's Covid hub
Mar 31, 2021 16:12
6 deaths and 411 new cases of Covid-19 announced nationwide today
The Shannonside region has recorded some of the lowest virus figures nationwide over the last 24 hours.
Mar 31, 2021 15:44
Longford publican angered by lack of Covid exit plan for hospitality industry
There was no mention of pubs in the Taoiseach's speech on Tuesday evening about when or how bars might be allowed re-open again
Mar 31, 2021 14:00
Man charged with stabbing murder in Dublin
The man died from stab wounds in a flat in Dublin earlier this week
Mar 31, 2021 13:36
Local teachers and carers express concern over changes to vaccine schedule
Local professional groups are expressing worry over the change to the vaccine roll out announced by the government on Tuesday
Mar 31, 2021 13:22
Rapid Covid testing could be rolled out in schools by September
There are new plans being unveiled by the HSE to try improved 'track and trace' as well as stop the spread of the virus
Mar 31, 2021 13:08Shannonside Newsletter
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