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Longford Covid incidence rate under national average for first time in months
The County had spent months at the top of the national table, with high levels of virus transmission recorded among the population.
Apr 7, 2021 08:17
Ireland to see its one millionth Covid vaccine dose administered today
Delays in sourcing vaccines have resulted in Ireland missing its late March target for the one-millionth dose.
Apr 7, 2021 07:43
Nine additional Covid related deaths and 443 new confirmed cases
The National Public Health Emergency Team has been releasing the latest figures on Covid
Apr 6, 2021 17:38
Leitrim GAA club appeals to IFA to join forces to tackle county's planning woes
Planning permission in Leitrim is at a low level for new homes due to issues around the soil type in the county
Apr 6, 2021 17:27
Ballinalee native proud to have taken part in GPO commemoration
There was a great sense of pride throughout Co Longford on Easter Sunday as people watched another Longford person take centre stage in the Easter commemoration for the second year in a row
Apr 6, 2021 17:04
Hundreds attend walk-in Covid clinics in Athlone and Ballinasloe
Public health officials are very happy with how the test centres worked out over the Easter weekend
Apr 6, 2021 16:55
Roscommon GAA player stunned by success of 'Skyace'
The horse surprised everyone except its trainer Shark Hanlon when it claimed the Grade One on Sunday
Apr 6, 2021 16:40
Teaching union to join forces to seek vaccination priority
Last week's decision to change the vaccination process to an age-based system has caused issues for a number of areas
Apr 6, 2021 13:43
Hottest day of March recorded in 'Costa del Roscommon'
Records from Met Eireann reveal that new records of dry weather were set at the start of Spring
Apr 6, 2021 13:36
Concern over staffing levels at Roscommon nursing home following HIQA report
While residents confirmed they were happy in the facility, concerns were raised over fire safety issues linked to staff levels.
Apr 6, 2021 13:34
New info reveals major regional infrastructure project finished €20m over budget
The section of the M6 Motorway was one of fifteen major road projects that finished significantly over its original tender agreement price.
Apr 6, 2021 13:25
Man charged following Roscommon growhouse discovery
Gardai from the local drugs unit discovered the large quality of cannabis plants following a search of a home on Monday afternoon
Apr 6, 2021 13:23
Hiqa inspectors raise concern over night-time staffing at local nursing home
The inspection took place in September of last year and the facility says it has addressed the issues raised
Apr 6, 2021 13:12
'Like Messi or George Best' - Leitrim footballer Packie McGarty passes away
The Mohill man made his inter-county debut at the age of 16 and even played club football when he was in his 50s
Apr 6, 2021 13:03Shannonside Newsletter
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