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Ballinasloe Senator calls for better support for private nursing homes
A Ballinasloe senator believes better supports neds to be put in place for private nursing homes when they report Covid cases among staff or residents.
Oct 23, 2020 08:26
Man charged following assault on Leitrim woman near Dail
A man in his 20s has been arrested and charged following an assault on a Leitrim woman at an anti-mask protest last month. Izzy '
Oct 22, 2020 23:09
Nineteen new Covid cases in Roscommon
Nineteen new cases of Covid have been recorded in Roscommon. Less than five new cases have been recorded in Leitrim and Longford. Overall, the HPSC
Oct 22, 2020 20:25
Health Minister lashes TDs for spreading "fear and anxiety" around nursing home Covid cluster
The Minister for Health has claimed TDs have been spreading fear and anxiety about a Ballinasloe nursing home which has reported a Covid cluster. The
Oct 22, 2020 16:49
Captain of Longford Golf Club expresses frustration over closure while other sports can continue
Members of golf clubs in the Shannonside Northern Sound region say it's unfair that they are not allowed play during Level 5 while some
Oct 22, 2020 16:30
The N5 between Strokestown and Longford has re-opened following a fatal collision this morning
The N5 between Strokestown and Longford has re-opened following a fatal collision this morning. A man died after the collision near Scramgoue in Roscommon.
Oct 22, 2020 15:26
Body of woman and seven-month-old son found in Dublin
The body of a woman and her seven-month-old son have been found in Dublin. Gardai are treating their deaths as a family tragedy.
Oct 22, 2020 15:11
Extra staff to be provided to Covid-hit Ballinasloe nursing home
It's believed that additional staffing resources are to deployed by the HSE at a Ballinasloe nursing home affected by a major Covid outbreak. Health
Oct 22, 2020 14:13
Castlerea mart manager says "online" business will be unworkable for farmers
Castlerea mart manager Brendan Egan says Level 5 restrictions are going to mean major problems for some farmers as they try to sell and buy
Oct 22, 2020 14:05
Over €8,000 of drugs and cash discovered following car seizure in Longford
Over €8000 worth of drugs and cash has been seized by gardai in Longford. Gardai discovered the €6000 worth of cocaine, and €2,300 in
Oct 22, 2020 13:40
LISTEN: "Don't panic" - HSE criticised for response to Ballinasloe nursing home hit by Covid cluster
Anger is being expressed that a Ballinasloe Nursing home has been left without additional support from the HSE after a major outbreak of Covid among
Oct 22, 2020 13:40
Ballinasloe Nursing Home appeals for help as majority of staff and residents test positive for Covid
A nursing home in Ballinasloe is appealing to the HSE for immediate help after the majority of its staff and residents have tested positive for
Oct 22, 2020 11:54
Woman due in court in connection with sharing details online of Ana Kriegel's killers
A woman is due in court this morning in connection with an ongoing Garda investigation into the circulation of images and details on social media
Oct 22, 2020 11:14
Pedestrian dies in collision near Strokestown this morning
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