A LIMERICK man diagnosed with dementia has received an honorary doctorate for outstanding contributions to his field. Chair of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland .
Covid-19 latest: More deaths and a large number of new cases announced this evening
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There has been a total of 4,872 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland.
As of midnight, Friday 23rd April, the HPSC has been notified of 461 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
There has now been a total of 246,204 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland.
Of the cases notified today:
235 are men / 224 are women;
75% are under 45 years of age;
The median age is 28 years old.
As of 8am today, 162 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 46 are in ICU. 9 additional hospitalisations in the past 24 hours.
As of April 22nd 2021, 1,317,165 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Ireland:
Longford’s 5Global in national enterprise awards final
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The National Enterprise Awards Final will take place virtually on February 11 and 5Global, will be representing County Longford Local Enterprise Office at the event.
Education expert 5Global is behind the innovative new education provider Longford International College. It offers blended online courses in business, sports and law, from diploma to doctoral degree level, and has been developed in conjunction with international learning institutions such as Leeds United College. Its accredited qualifications allow students to study from anywhere in the world.
Senator Micheál Carrigy extended every best wish to 5Global. “The National Enterprise Awards celebrate small businesses and recognise excellence in exporting, sustainability and innovation. The finalists are competing for a €50,000 prize fund which goes to the overall winner, as well as eight regional awards.”