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.
Sod Turned On Works At New Transport Hub At Bray DART Station
The hub will bring together better facilities for buses and taxis, as well as walking and cycling infrastructure, all connected to the train station.
Funding Announced For Wicklow Farmers After Weather Challenges
Taoiseach Simon Harris today announced additional funding for the tillage sector of €100/ha.
Man Who Beat Ex Girlfriend To Death In Arklow Drops Appeal
Daniel Murtagh, of Melrose Grove, Bawnogue, Clondalkin, Dublin, is serving a life sentence for murdering 30-year-old Nadine Lott in the run up to Christmas 2019.
Wicklow One Of 23 Counties With Less Taxi Licences Compared To Pre Covid Levels
Taxi numbers in Wicklow have declined by almost 14%, according to new figures from the NTA
Wicklow EuroMilllions Players Win Big.
Two Wicklow Euromillions players have won the top prize of €500,000 in less than seven days.
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