News - CSO
Local Gardaí arrested 15 alleged drug dealers in Q3 of this year
New figures from the CSO break down the offenses the individuals were charged with.
Dec 23, 2022 07:49
Increase in rape and sexual offences in Shannonside region in last year
The Roscommon/Longford and Sligo/Leitrim Garda divisions all reported an increase in these offences.
Dec 21, 2022 17:27
Leitrim had least amount of planning granted last autumn
Planning permissions were given for almost 7,000 houses and apartments nationally during the last three months
Dec 19, 2022 07:46
Property price growth eases to 15 month low
The figures are released by the Central Statistics Office.
Dec 14, 2022 14:13
Average electricity bill in Shannonside region up 124 euro per year in 2021
Figures from the CSO show that the average electricity bills increased by €124 per year while gas bills decreased by €72 per year
Dec 6, 2022 13:16
Decrease in number of penalty points issued in Shannonside region in 2021
Roscommon Gardaí issued the most points last year at 7,294.
Dec 1, 2022 13:22
Number of burglaries in Roscommon/Longford area up almost 50%
According to the report, burglaries in Roscommon and Longford increased by 47% from January to June this year, one of the highest increases in the country.
Nov 29, 2022 17:29
Increase in number of children born in Shannonside region this year
192 boys and 182 girls were born in the region in the first half of 2022 according to the Central Statistics Office.
Nov 28, 2022 13:42
Significant jump in number entering workforce in Shannonside region in 2022
All 3 counties in the region experienced an increase in employment rates.
Nov 25, 2022 17:45
Water consumption across Shannonside region increased between 2019 and 2020
Longford had the highest water usage in the region.
Nov 4, 2022 13:39
Heart disease among biggest causes of death in Shannonside region in 2020
The vital statistics report from the CSO sets out the most common causes of death in 2020
Nov 3, 2022 13:24
Irish Rural Link encourages Shannonside residents to check on elderly and vunerable neighbours
With the clocks going back last weekend and nights becoming longer, the local organisation believes there's now an increased risk of criminality.
Nov 3, 2022 13:24
Longford records lowest average age of new mothers country wide
Over 1,600 births were recorded in the Shannonside Region in 2020
Nov 2, 2022 14:01
Leitrim has lowest percentage of A rated homes nationwide
The highest are in the east of the country with Kildare and Meath reaching almost 20 per cent.
Oct 14, 2022 17:37Shannonside Newsletter
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