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Local counties see population decline since 1926
The National Archives have released the 1926 Census of Population records, which show that Ireland's population was 2.97 million that year.
Apr 21, 2026 13:19
Population of Western region increases by almost 35% since 1996
The report shows that the population in Leitrim grew by 40.5% from 1996 to 2022 whilst Roscommon saw an increase of 35.2% in the same period.
Oct 31, 2024 13:38
Census 2022 shows over 63,000 children living in the Shannonside Northern Sound
Nationally, as of last year, there were over 1,012,287 children aged under 15 in Ireland.
Sep 5, 2023 13:34
CSO data reveals 15% of local homes heated by burning peat
Nationally, close to 68,000 households still burn peat for warmth.
Jun 1, 2023 13:37
75% of Shannonside region identify as Catholic
over 500 people marked their religion as 'other'
May 31, 2023 07:35
Majority of people want bigger deer culls carried out
The figures were obtained as part of a public consultation process about the impact of deer in Ireland
May 8, 2023 10:15
Longford records highest population growth nationwide in census 2022
The county saw population levels increase by 14 percent.
Jun 23, 2022 13:45
Change seen in question of religion on this year's Census
Apr 2, 2022 11:12
Local census supervisor urging everyone to study form closely ahead of April 3rd
It is a legal requirement to fill in the census form next month.
Mar 14, 2022 14:03
CSO looking for Field Supervisors in Roscommon and Longford
The Central Statistics Office is preparing now for next years huge operation to gather information about the population of the country
Sep 17, 2021 13:53Shannonside Newsletter
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