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A number of garda checkpoints were set up across the country on last Friday as part of National Slowdown Day

There has been controversy for some months over the fact that Fr Hughes has continued to say mass at the church in Cavan with people in attendance despite the Covid regulations

The Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-Ordination Working Group met in recent days to discuss progress on a number of schemes around the country

There's a lot of speculation that any easing of restrictions recommended by members of the National Public Health Emergency Team will be very limited

The government is launching a plan that will involve examining if financial incentives can be made available to encourage people to relocate from cities and work from home in rural areas

The towpath along The Royal Canal closes for two weeks starting tomorrow.

Training underway to assist people who get into difficulty in the river Shannon.

Additional funding of 30,000 euro is to be spent on the improvement of the Old Tuam Road.

The news comes after It emerged the Beacon Hospital's chief executive personally phoned his children's private school to offer Covid-19 vaccines to staff.

The Irish Kidney Association is asking people to let their families know their wishes on organ donation.

Lauren's work will be showcased in the themed calendar in 2022.

CLARIFICATION: In a previous version of this article, a picture was used of St Hilda's Special School in Athlone. Shannonside FM is happy to clarify that the Special School was not inspected by HIQA and is not under the regulatory scope of HIQA. St Hilda's Special School is fully compliant with all Covid-19 regulations for schools and a recent Department of Education inspection on March 3rd has confirmed this. Shannonside FM is happy to clarify this matter and regret any distress caused to parents or service users at St Hilda's Special School.

The latest Covid figures released today are not giving much cause for hope that Level 5 restrictions will be eased in the coming weeks.