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No one area responsible for Longford's high covid rate according to expert
Longford has occupied the top spot nationwide in the country's 14-day covid incidence rate recently with levels five times the national average at its peak.
Mar 16, 2021 17:05
Edgeworthstown factory confirms no Covid issues
There has been high concern over the high Covid rate in both Offaly and Longford in the last forntight
Mar 16, 2021 13:59
Athlone Mayor returns dumped fridge to perpetrators garden
A man was reportedly witnessed on Thursday dragging the large electronic appliance through the estate before eventually giving up and abandoning it on a green area near his home.
Mar 16, 2021 13:41
Tánaiste says he didn't do anything illegal or corrupt by leaking GP document
Sinn Fein have been calling on the Tanaiste to step down after gardai confirmed they are investigating the Fine Gael leader's leaking of a GP document
Mar 16, 2021 13:31
Dozens attend Dublin protests to mark death of Sarah Everard
The event took place at the Spire in Dublin with gardai also present
Mar 16, 2021 13:12
Car and documents seized as part of Longford CAB searches
This searche is a follow up to a major CAB operation that took place last July, also in Longford
Mar 16, 2021 12:28
Man charged with alleged social welfare fraud in Longford
The man was charged in connection with an investigation that began last year following CAB raids on several properties.
Mar 16, 2021 08:11
Major Garda policing plan to be put in place for March 17th protests
People are being urged to celebrate St Patrick's day at home, and not to meet up for 'cans'.
Mar 16, 2021 07:59
Planning approved for Ballymahon's former convent
The well-known building will be developed into a new community centre to provide multiple services in the south-Longford area.
Mar 16, 2021 07:51
575 new cases of Covid-19 and no new deaths announced today
For the second day in a row, the nation has recorded no new deaths related to Covid-19, while Longford has once again moved to the top of the country's incidence rate with over double the national average.
Mar 15, 2021 18:05
Disappointment as few landowners engage with Athlone/Galway Greenway consultation
While over 10,000 submissions were received over the course of the public consultation on the major Greenway project, just a small proportion of them were from landowners along the perspective routes.
Mar 15, 2021 17:37Local Gardai call for re-evaluation of their place on vaccine roadmap
Gardai in the Shannonside Northern Sound region are raising concerns over the risk they'll pose to spreading Covid-19 to their families and the wider public should the HSE not re-evaluate their place on the vaccine lists.
Mar 15, 2021 17:20
Longford poet and performer earns rave reviews after TV appearance
The Longford woman and her best friend caused a Twitter meltdown with their brilliant interview
Mar 15, 2021 14:38
Controversial plans for 'destination centre' in Carrick-on-Shannon scrapped
Over 10,000 signatures had been signed by locals who were opposed to the project which was first mooted last July
Mar 15, 2021 14:11Shannonside Newsletter
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