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Wednesday, 18 March 2020 13:39

Older people may have to stay at home for several weeks.

A former Health Minister is asking people to follow the social distancing advice.

Older people and those with a long term illness may have to stay at home for several weeks to protect themselves against the virus.

Medical experts say this cocooning aims to create a safety zone around the vulnerable person.

Former Fianna Fail Longford / Westmeath TD Mary O’Rourke says ‘cocooning’ is a comforting word:

The Athlone woman says although she's a little nervous she's trying to keep her spirits up:

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The power outage has happened in Mountrath.
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It comes as the unit rate customers get for selling excess energy is set to decrease.
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The party is collaborating with the heads of Wales and Scotland on the issue.
Development Project For Offaly Town Enters Next Stage

The Rectory Fields development in Birr is set to go to the Plan 8 stage.

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