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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 08:26
Ballymahon business prioritises local suppliers as it creates 15 new jobs
Oct 21, 2020 08:22
Roscommon County Council reports investment of up to 30 million euro in last three years
Roscommon County Council is on course, by the end of this year, to have invested up on 30 million euro into improving the county's
Oct 21, 2020 08:18
HPSC notified of 13 additional deaths related to Covid-19
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of 13 additional deaths related to COVID-19. As of midnight Monday 19th Octoberh, the HPSC has
Oct 20, 2020 17:37
Longford Councillor feels Bus Eireann not fit to provide school transport
Bus Eireann isn't fit for purpose when it comes to providing school transport. That's according to Longford County Councillor Padraig Brady who says
Oct 20, 2020 17:36
Letter that prompted Level 5 restrictions published
The letter that prompted the move to level 5 covid restrictions has been published. The Chief Medical Officer warned the Health Minister that level 3
Oct 20, 2020 16:59
Local meat producers worried over dispute between Food Safety Authority and Council
Small artisan meat producers in the Shannonside Northern Sound region says hundreds of jobs are at stake if a dispute between the county councils and
Oct 20, 2020 16:43
Leitrim Councillor unsure if Carrick streetscape plan will be complete by new July 2021 end date
A Leitrim Councillor has expressed his doubt that a multi-million euro streetscape plan in Carrick on Shannon will be complete by July 2021. Members
Oct 20, 2020 16:00Shannonside Newsletter
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