News - CSO
Over 800 on social housing waiting lists locally
The social housing list data is based on figures published by the Housing Agency, as of November, 2025.
Jun 3, 2026 12:01
Report highlights local dereliction issues
Dwelling counts are based on 2022 CSO Census housing stock data.
Jun 2, 2026 17:22
Births fall by 9 per cent in Leitrim
Births fell in Co Roscommon, dropping from 687 in 2024 to 670 in 2025.
Jun 2, 2026 12:57
Over 2,600 cars across Shannonside region licensed for first time so far this year
That's according to the most recent figures published by the CSO for the month of April.
May 12, 2026 13:09
CSO report highlights remote living
The Central Statistics Office's report examines social and economic characteristics of life in Ireland across urban and rural areas.
Apr 23, 2026 13:08
Drop in burglaries reported locally
New figures show major reductions in both the Roscommon/Longford and Sligo-Leitrim Garda divisions.
Apr 21, 2026 13:14
Almost 950,000 passengers passed through Ireland West Airport in 2025
That's according to the Central Statistics Office, which shows it was the busiest year for Irish Airports since the survey began in 2013.
Apr 18, 2026 12:27
Figures show sharp rise in local property prices
The Central Statistics Office have published their latest figures.
Mar 18, 2026 13:35
Co. Roscommon ranks fourth-to-last for housing delivery
That's according to data released by the CSO, which reveals over 560 housing units across the Shannonside region received planning permission in 2025.
Mar 16, 2026 14:19
Over 560 houses across region received planning permission last year
The figures from the CSO show there's been a 7.9 per cent increase in permissions granted nationally.
Mar 16, 2026 07:50
Local learner drivers continue to wait for tests
The details were revealed by the Central Statistics Office this week.
Mar 5, 2026 13:40
Noah, Sadie and Kate...most popular local babies' names
The most popular girls' name in Longford last year was Sadie - with Amelia, Katie and Saoirse the most popular for Leitrim mothers.
Feb 27, 2026 13:29
Local house prices among lowest in the country
That's according to new figures from the CSO.
Feb 18, 2026 17:21
Longford & Roscommon two poorest counties in terms of disposable income
Nationally, Dublin is at the top of the list with an average disposable income per person of over €33,000 per person with Limerick and Cork making up the top three.
Feb 5, 2026 11:25Shannonside Newsletter
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