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617 new cases of Covid - including six in Longford
As of midnight Thursday 8 October the HPSC has been notified of 617 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There has now been a total of
Oct 9, 2020 18:30
AIT hopeful that formal application for technological university status will be submitted in coming weeks
Athlone's Institute of Technology is hopeful that it will submit its formal application to the Higher Education Authority for technological university (TU) status in
Oct 9, 2020 17:07
Covid committee suggests public inquiry into circumstances of every Covid death in nursing homes
A public inquiry into the circumstances of every death from Covid-19 in nursing homes should be established. That's the key recommendation from the
Oct 9, 2020 17:05
Bishop of Achonry says he is hopeful government will reconsider ban on masses
The Bishop of Achonry says he is hopeful that the government will give serious consideration to allowing masses take place. All indoor gatherings are not
Oct 9, 2020 16:56
Woman tells Longford manslaughter trial she thought encounter between two men outside pub was "just messing"
A woman who was on a first date with a man who died following a fatal assault thought it was "only messing" when a 32-
Oct 9, 2020 16:44
New youth facility to be developed at Lus na Greine in Granard
The Lus Na Greine resource centre in Granard is celebrating this week after winning a grant of €5,000 in the Bank of Ireland Begin
Oct 9, 2020 14:19
New garda Superintendent takes up role at Athlone garda station
Superintendent David Nolan is taking over at Athlone Garda Station today following the announcement of appointments and allocations of senior personnel within the force. The
Oct 9, 2020 13:49
Manslaughter trial hears Longford man died from severe brain injuries
A 50 year old man, killed following an altercation outside a Longford pub last year, died after suffering severe brain injuries. Acting state pathologist Dr
Oct 9, 2020 13:38
Roscommon MEP spent over €37,000 on re-election campaign
Roscommon MEP Luke Ming Flanagan spent over €37,000 on his campaign to be re-elected to the European Parliament last year. The Castlerea native
Oct 9, 2020 11:38Granard and Boyle Local Electoral Areas have high incidence rates of Covid nationally
The Granard electoral area has the second highest 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 people in the country. That’s according to the latest
Oct 9, 2020 10:34
Covid-19 outbreak at Cavan General Hospital
Strict visiting restrictions, ward closures and the elective surgeries have been cancelled after an outbreak of Covid-19 in Cavan General Hospital. Management at the
Oct 9, 2020 09:23
Public asked to pay respects to late St Bernard Lynch in safe manner
Oct 9, 2020 07:53
13 new cases of Covid in Roscommon
There has been one further death from Covid 19 and 506 new cases. Of those, 91 are in Dublin, 76 in Cork, 53 in Donegal,
Oct 8, 2020 18:23
Member of Board of Management at Mean Scoil Mhuire says Covid 19 situation is being dealt with
Mean Scoil Mhuire in Longford town has closed today following a confirmed case of Covid-19 in the school. All children and staff identified as
Oct 8, 2020 17:42Shannonside Newsletter
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