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.
UCD Study To Lay Bare The Blight Of 'Sheep Worrying' Across Wicklow
There's hardly a sheep farmer in Wicklow who hasn't been affected according to expert
“A Secure Home In Time For Christmas” - Boost For Blessington With New Cost Rental Plans
28 new affordable rental homes are coming to Blessington
Man Due In Court After Back-To-Back Robberies In Bray
Wicklow Housing Growth Remains Strong
The latest Department of Housing figures reveal almost one thousand new homes were commenced throughout Wicklow in the first seven months of this year.
Emergency Road Closure at Cappagh Next Week
Traffic management and diversions will operate on Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th August.
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