News - Covid-19
NI lockdown restrictions extended to March 5th
The Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland are to be extended to March 5th. The Stormont Executive approved the change at its meeting this afternoon.
Jan 21, 2021 16:53
Cavan woman becomes the oldest person in Ireland to receive Covid-19 vaccine
A Cavan woman has become the oldest person in Ireland to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. 103-year-old Maggie Timmins received the jab at
Jan 21, 2021 12:41
Taoiseach says Level 5 will continue into February as rate of Covid-19 falls locally
The Taoiseach says Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions will continue into February. Micheal Martin told his parliamentary party last night the case numbers remain too
Jan 21, 2021 07:40
Local TD says Education Minister lacks a 'credible plan' for re-opening special education
A local Sinn Féin TD says the Education Minister lacks a "credible plan" around the re-opening of special education. Special education schools had
Jan 20, 2021 17:16
Drop in Covid rates in Cavan and Monaghan
Both Cavan and Monaghan have seen drops in the Covid incidence rates. Monaghan remains the highest in the country today but it's now at
Jan 20, 2021 09:42
GPs and Pharmacists to give Covid vaccines under new Government plan
Cabinet will discuss a €91 million plan to fund GPs and pharmacists to administer Covid-19 vaccines. The plan is expected to be heavily reliant
Jan 19, 2021 07:57
Development of new public carpark in Ballybay stalled
The development of a new public carpark in Ballybay has been stalled. The plans for the 43 parking space were announced in September and will
Jan 18, 2021 16:00
No ICU beds available in Cavan General Hospital last night
Just one bed was available in Cavan General Hospital last night as the number of Covid positive patients continues to increase. The latest HSE report
Jan 18, 2021 14:26
Local Minister criticises Coombe hospital over vaccine controversy
The Social Protection Minister says she's "glad" the Master of the Coombe hospital has apologised after family members of workers at the hospital were
Jan 18, 2021 13:41
Decision on Leaving Cert 2021 to be made in "coming weeks"
The Education Minister says an Advisory Group on the Leaving Cert will meet in the coming weeks 'to consider everything on the table'. Norma Foley
Jan 15, 2021 11:55NorthernSound Newsletter
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