About 500 staff in the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise are to be tested for Covid-19 after a cluster of cases was confirmed yesterday.
A number of staff have tested positive in the biggest jail in the country, but so far none of the 824 inmates have displayed symptoms.
The Prison Officers Association , says there have been nearly a dozen cases among staff.
Wicklow Residents Asked To Consider All Care Options This Christmas And New Year
The HSE is urging the people of Wicklow who become injured or ill this holiday period to go to their local pharmacist, GP, or to visit a HSE Minor Injuries Unit over calling an ambulance.
Kathleen Kelleher Named Greystones Person Of The Year
Greystones Municipal District has selected Boston-born Kathleen Kelleher as the 2024 Greystones Person Of The Year for her public and humanitarian work.
More Than 4,600 Applications Made For Cost Rental Homes In Shanganagh Castle.
Just 195 cost-rental apartments are available at the new development in south Dublin on the North Wicklow border.
Blessington Community Park Opened After Years Of Community Action
Blessington's first ever community park opened today. It features a playground, a walkway to Glending forest as well as tennis courts and a bowling area.
New TFI Local Link Route To Connect Carnew And Baltinglass
The new WW10 route will commence on 6 January and run from Carnew to Baltinglass and back twice a day, Monday to Friday, including evening services.
6:00am - 8:00am
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