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NPHET recommends country moves to Level 5
NPHET has made another recommendation to move the entire country to level five restrictions. Public health officials have said the lockdown should last for six
Oct 16, 2020 12:05
Planning approved for re-development at Ballymahon dental surgery
An Bord Pleanála has given the green light for a significant re-development and extension of a Ballymahon dental durgery. Well known dentists Francis
Oct 16, 2020 10:28
New EPA rules on septic tanks set to benefit just handful of Leitrim housebuilders
A new Code of Practice for waste water treatment for single houses is expected to benefit just a small number of people seeking to build
Oct 16, 2020 08:53
IFA want law change to allow them grow medicinal cannabis
The Irish Farmers Association want the law change to allow them grow medicinal cannabis. Recreational use of the drug is banned in the country, while
Oct 16, 2020 08:25
South Roscommon area shows high increase in Covid rate
A new analysis of Local Electoral Areas shows that the wider south Roscommon area has experienced a significant growth in its Covid numbers in the
Oct 16, 2020 07:47
Shannonside counties have 44 new Covid cases
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of 1,205 new confirmed cases of Covid , as of midnight Wednesday the 14th of October. Three
Oct 15, 2020 18:53
Longford pharmacist says flu vaccine supply shouldn't worry people unduly
It's not clear when, or if, issues surrounding the supply of the flu vaccine will be cleared up, according to the Irish Pharmacy Union.
Oct 15, 2020 18:21
Mixed emotions among Bord na Mona workers as smoke rises again from Lough Ree power in Lanesboro
There’s mixed emotions among Bord na Mona workers at Mount Dillon as operations resume at Lough Ree Power. The station in lanesboro had been
Oct 15, 2020 18:01
Power restored to 12,000 ESB customers as loss of internet and phone networks also cause chaos
Power has been restored to over 12,200 customers in the Shannonside region. The ESB says a fault this morning at the Athlone station caused
Oct 15, 2020 17:58
Shannonside public buildings to be lit up this evening in support of Wave of Light
Public buildings across the Shannonside region will light up blue or pink this evening as part of the Wave of Light campaign. The initiative is
Oct 15, 2020 17:44
Ireland West Airport admits Ryanair decision to cut flights will have 'devastating' effect
Ryanair has announced that it is to cut its flight schedule from Ireland West Airport Knock by 80% this winter. The airport says it will
Oct 15, 2020 15:45
Local people give their views on need for further restrictions
The Tánaiste has said it doesn't matter if Ireland went to level 26 restrictions if people are not going to stick to them.
Oct 15, 2020 15:15
Gardai launch appeal for information on baby's murder almost 50 years ago
Gardai have launched an appeal for information into the murder of a baby in South Dublin almost 50 years ago. The body of Baby Noleen
Oct 15, 2020 13:26
Household visits will be banned from midnight
Household visits will be banned from midnight tonight for the entire country. Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal will move to level 4 restrictions. Shops selling non-
Oct 15, 2020 13:05Shannonside Newsletter
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