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New Covid cases continue on downward trend
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of 50 additional deaths related to COVID-19. All of the 50 deaths occurred in January 2021.
Jan 15, 2021 18:31
Mother of Roscommon teenager with special needs highlights importance of special schools reopening next week
The mother of a 16 year old Roscommon boy who has special needs says she's hugely relieved at Normal Foleys announcement that special schools
Jan 15, 2021 17:39
Roscommon doctor highlights concerns over long term health implications of Covid-19
A 27 year old Roscommon footballer and junior doctor is warning other young people not to be complacent about the health implications of contracting Covid.
Jan 15, 2021 17:19
Bishop calls for improved conditions for Direct Provision residents in aftermath of Mother and Baby Home report
The Bishop of Achonry is urging politicians to focus on improving the living conditions of mothers and children living in Direct Provision Centres as one
Jan 15, 2021 16:57
Peat briquettes to be phased out as Bord na Mona ceases all harvesting
Peat briquettes will no longer be made after 2024 while Bord Na Mona has ended all its peat harvesting operations in Ireland. The decision's
Jan 15, 2021 13:52
Roscommon senator says government on last chance with Mother and Baby home survivors
A Roscommon senator says the Irish political system is on its last chance to rectify the wrongs done to Mother and baby home survivors. The
Jan 15, 2021 13:39
Over 300 people being treated in hospital for Covid-19 today across the Shannonside Region
Over 300 people are currently being treated in hospital for Covid-19 in the Shannonside region today. That's part of a national figure of
Jan 15, 2021 13:25
Local teachers union members challenge government plans to return Leaving Certs to school
A Leitrim representative for the Teacher's Union of Ireland is challenging public health advice on plans to return Leaving Cert Students to school. It
Jan 15, 2021 12:38
Can the GAA avoid bursting the "Covid" Bubble
Mid-January, 10 months into restrictions, lockdowns, opening up, locking down again, level 5 back to 2 up to 3 over to Level 5 plus (
Jan 15, 2021 12:04
An Bord Pleanala approve planning for slipway development at Lough Allen
An Bord Pleanala has given the green light for the development of a slipway and turning area on the foreshore of Lough Allen. An objection
Jan 15, 2021 11:53
Gareth Johnston Takes Over Longford Minors
Gareth Johnston has been named as the new Longford minor manager for 2021. Former Rathcline manager Johnston previously managed the county minor side in 2014
Jan 15, 2021 11:14
Roscommon records high daily consumption of water
Roscommon had the highest annual average consumption of water per meter per day of any county in Ireland in 2018. New figures from the CSO
Jan 15, 2021 10:31
Tax bills issued today for people who received Covid wage payments
Over 400,000 workers who were on the the Pandemic Unemployment Payment or the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme will begin to receive tax bills this
Jan 15, 2021 08:52
Roscommon town LEA records over 300 Covid cases in last fortnight
The wider Roscommon town Local Electoral Area recorded over three hundred cases of Covid in the last fortnight. The County has recorded the highest number
Jan 15, 2021 08:20Shannonside Newsletter
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