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Big spike in Longford Covid figures with significant cases in Roscommon and Leitrim
A record 7,836 cases of Covid 19 have been reported today and 17 additional deaths. 2,263 of the cases are in Dublin, 1,
Jan 6, 2021 18:03
Longford businessman expresses frustration at planning for roll-out of vaccines by government
A Longford Fianna Fail councillor says he is annoyed and frustrated at the lack of ambition being showed by the government when it comes to
Jan 6, 2021 17:29
Local Business Minister warns Irish consumers of changes to online shopping after Brexit
People shopping on UK websites are no longer protected by EU consumer rights post Brexit. In addition, people can be charged to pay VAT on
Jan 6, 2021 17:21
First staff at Roscommon University Hospital vaccinated this afternoon
The first vaccinations of staff at Roscommon University hospital have taken place this afternoon. 36 people an hour are set to be vaccinated at the
Jan 6, 2021 17:07
CEO of St Christopher's Services says UK model for 'essential' childcare should be adopted here
The CEO of St Christopher's services in Longford is calling for this country to adopt a UK model which is being used to provide
Jan 6, 2021 16:50
Leaving Cert students back in classrooms as part of new Covid measures
New restrictions have been unveiled by the Government to contain the spread of Covid 19 and will remain in place until at least the end
Jan 6, 2021 16:46
Two local hospitals defer outpatient clinics due to pandemic
Two further hospitals in the Shannonside Northern Sound region have deferred services and clinics due to the rise in Covid cases in the community. Face
Jan 6, 2021 14:01
Tax bills for people who received wage subsidy during 2020 on their way next week
Thousands of workers who received State wage subsidies during 2020 will be receive details of their tax bill next week. Some employees who were on
Jan 6, 2021 13:55
Roscommon TD calls on government to implement further Covid-related mortgage breaks
A local TD is calling for further mortgage breaks to be developed for people struggling to pay their mortgages. Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon/
Jan 6, 2021 13:47
Leitrim comedian says RTE should remove clip suggesting God is a rapist
A Leitrim comedian believes RTE should remove a controversial sketch it aired on New Year's Eve that was condemned by head of the Catholic
Jan 6, 2021 13:34
Leaving Cert students could be back in classrooms next week
Leaving Cert students could remain in school despite them shutting for the next few weeks. Cabinet Ministers are currently meeting to discuss a range of
Jan 6, 2021 13:19
Two new weather warnings issued for entire country tonight
Two separate weather warnings for snow and low temperatures have been issued for the entire country. From 8 o'clock tonight a low temperature/ice
Jan 6, 2021 11:57
Strokestown students hope to reach €50k target for children's charity through tractor raffle
Three Strokestown students hope to raise a massive €50,000 euro for children's cancer support as a result of their work on restoring a
Jan 6, 2021 11:17
Visitors to Ireland will have to have negative PCR Covid test under new government plans
Anyone arriving into Ireland will have to provide a negative PCR test under plans being considered by Government today. The rule will initially apply to
Jan 6, 2021 11:08Shannonside Newsletter
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