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Gardai out in force to monitor movements as Level 5 restrictions come into effect
Gardaí are out in force nationwide this morning to enforce Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. For the next six weeks people can't go more
Oct 22, 2020 08:31
Granard barber looking forward to starting new business despite lockdown
A young Granard man who had hoped to be opening his own business in Longford town today says he's still optimistic he'll be
Oct 22, 2020 08:27
Roscommon records 16 new Covid cases in latest figures
The HPSC has been notified of 1,167 confirmed cases of Covid -19 as of midnight last night . It's also been notified of 3
Oct 21, 2020 18:09
Fears that local marts unable to cope with Covid Level 5 lockdown restrictions
Concern has been expressed that several marts in the Shannonside Northern Sound region will not be able to cope with Level 5 restrictions. The second
Oct 21, 2020 16:09
New system proposed to accommodate asylum seekers
The Minister responsible for Direct Provision says it's important we have a dignified system for asylum seekers. An expert group led by Catherine Day
Oct 21, 2020 15:35
HIQA says rapid testing for Covid-19 is still some way off
HIQA says it will be some time before rapid testing for Covid 19 can be rolled out on a national basis. It's published a
Oct 21, 2020 14:20
Local Covid-19 testing figures jump in October
Up to 38,000 people are expected to be tested for Covid 19 in the Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation area in October. The
Oct 21, 2020 13:31
Roscommon GP urges people to contact trace if they're asked
A Roscommon GP is appealing to people "not to feel any shame" if they are asked to carry out contact tracing. It's feared there
Oct 21, 2020 13:31
Shannonside TD says closing off-licences and re-opening pubs now could reduce Covid transmission
Roscommon Galway Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice says he believes closing all off-licences for the next weeks and re-opening pubs would reduce the risk of
Oct 21, 2020 13:04
Counterfeit 'bull bars' worth €50,000 seized in Leitrim
Gardai in Leitrim have seized car accessories for jeep-like vehicles worth almost €50,000. Following a search in the Carrigallen county, officers discovered 50
Oct 21, 2020 12:51
Local Link bus users urged to ring in advance to book seat as services move to 25% capacity
People who use Local Link services are being advised to book in advance as buses will be running at just 25% capacity from tomorrow. The
Oct 21, 2020 12:28
Longford Gardai investigating criminal damage at childcare centre
Gardai in Longford are appealing for any information on an incident of criminal damage in the Springlawn area. Windows were smashed on the community childcare
Oct 21, 2020 11:43
People to be asked to carry out their own contact tracing as system unable to cope
Thousands of people who tested positive for Covid-19 over the weekend will be asked to do their own contact tracing. The HSE is to
Oct 21, 2020 08:26Shannonside Newsletter
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