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Newbrook Nursing Home residents content despite Covid restrictions
A HIQA inspection of a Mullingar Nursing Home carried out in early July of this year found good satisfaction among residents despite the restrictions as
Oct 23, 2020 17:14
Three people at centre of Roscommon eviction case arrested by Gardai
Three members of a family at the centre of an eviction case in Roscommon have been arrested by Gardai. Two men and one woman are
Oct 23, 2020 16:18
Ahascragh nursing home director overwhelmed by offers of help
The Director of Nursing at the Nightingale Nursing Home in Ballinasloe has paid tribute to the outpouring of help and concern from nurses and carers
Oct 23, 2020 13:37
Two appear in court on charges related to alleged burglaries in Carrick-on-Shannon
Two people are due to appear back in court on Tuesday next in relation to a number of alleged burglaries and criminal damage in the
Oct 23, 2020 12:48
LISTEN: UK policewoman to cycle 100 miles in memory of Detective Garda Colm Horkan
A UK policewoman is hoping to complete a 100-mile cycle in the coming days in memory of Detective Garda Colm Horkan. Amy Knott, who
Oct 23, 2020 12:46
Over €8,000 spent on Covid screens in local courtrooms
Over €8,600 has been spent on installing screens in courtroom across the Shannonside Northern Sound region as part of Covid 19 measures to date.
Oct 23, 2020 12:25
South Leitrim and north Longford maintaining high Covid incidence rates
Ballyjamesduff in Cavan remains the local electoral area with the highest incidence rate of Covid-19. Two areas in the country now have a rate
Oct 23, 2020 12:12
Schools could close as hand sanitiser is recalled
A hand sanitiser widely used in schools has been recalled after it's been proven to cause skin issues, headaches and respiratory issues. The Department
Oct 23, 2020 08:44
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 15:26Shannonside Newsletter
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