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Another steep rise in Covid cases in Roscommon and 46 more deaths nationally
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 46 additional deaths related to COVID-19. 2 of the deaths took place in December
Jan 12, 2021 18:10
Report finds "appalling" level of infant deaths at mother and baby homes
A five-year investigation into mother and baby homes has found an "appalling" level of infant mortality among children born there. Out of the 18
Jan 12, 2021 17:34
Castlerea Prison chaplin refused access to jail in Covid beard row
The Irish Prison Service says all staff members at Castlerea prison are expected to be clean-shaven when they report for duty. The IPS has
Jan 12, 2021 14:22
Carrick-on-Shannon street works paused due to Level 5 lockdown
It's hoped that Carrick on Shannon's Main Street can re-open later this month as streetscape works are paused due to the pandemic.
Jan 12, 2021 14:06
Castlepollard Mother and Baby Home survivor hopes new information will be contained in report
A survivor of the Mother and Baby Home in Castlepollard says he hopes he many find out some new information about the home from the
Jan 12, 2021 13:56
Roscommon doctor based in Belmullet says locals frustrated and angry at multiple Covid clusters
A Roscommon doctor, who is working in a Mayo town with one of the highest Covid rates in the country, says emotions are running high
Jan 12, 2021 12:48
Preparing an Intercounty panel is like kicking at a moving goalpost
Cavan U20 manager Damien Donohoe has remarked that planning with the panel is like kicking at a moving goalpost. Having been appointed prior to Christmas,
Jan 12, 2021 11:01
Another International signing for Dundalk F.C.
Dundalk FC have agreed a deal to bring B36 Torshavn’s Faroese international defender Sonni Ragnar Nattestad to Oriel Park. Born in the Faroes in
Jan 12, 2021 10:56
Up to 40 tests per day can be carried out at new Leitrim test centre
Up to 40 people per day can be assessed for Covid 19 at new testing center in Carrick-on-Shannon which is due to open
Jan 12, 2021 10:14
Longford Circuit Court moves to limit number of people attending for sittings this month
The Courts Service has moved to reduce the number of people who will be required to attend Longford Circuit court today. All accused persons and
Jan 12, 2021 08:50
Mother and Baby Homes report to be published later
Survivors of the country's Mother and Baby Homes will be presented with the Commission of Investigations final report later. It was establised in 2015
Jan 12, 2021 08:23
Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council appeals to everyone to follow Covid rules
The Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council has appealed to the 5% of people not following Covid guidelines to realise the consequences of their actions. Over
Jan 12, 2021 08:16
Eight more people have lost their lives to Covid according to latest figures
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 8 additional deaths related to COVID-19. The HPSC has been notified of 4,929
Jan 11, 2021 18:23Shannonside Newsletter
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