News - CSO
Close to 30,000 adults across the region living with parents last year
Of these figures from the region, 1,513 are unpaid full time carers for members of the family.
Sep 4, 2023 13:29
Low level of building commencement notices recorded locally
Data released by the CSO shows the local notices. which are designed to register that a person intends to carry out building work, for July 2023.
Aug 31, 2023 11:28
Over 4,500 people working in the construction industry locally
New figures from the CSO break down the number and type of industry's active in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Aug 29, 2023 11:31
35 people died locally from Dementia complications in the first quarter of 2023
Nationally, in the first three months of the year, 693 people died from complications from the condition.
Aug 25, 2023 13:39
CSO shows low uptake of Covid-19 Booster in the region
Nationally uptake of the primary vaccine itself stands at between 90 and 95 percent.
Aug 3, 2023 12:57
Almost 200 homes built in Shannonside region so far this year
The number of new homes built locally so far this year is an increase on the same time last year
Jul 27, 2023 08:44
CSO figures show 193 local cattle herds restricted in first quarter this year
The CSO figures show 10, 386 herds across Longford, Roscommon and Leitrim
Jul 25, 2023 08:43
Low number of building projects last month locally
The national figures for commencement notices last month was almost 2,600
Jul 24, 2023 07:56
Majority of BER rated homes in Shannonside region have C or D rating
Ratings range from A being the best to G being the worst.
Jul 18, 2023 09:26
Decrease in number of HAP homes in Shannonside region
HAP is a form of social housing support provided by all local authorities.
Jul 17, 2023 08:17
Strong economic growth continues post-pandemic
The latest figures published by the Central Statistics Office show GDP growth of 9.4% for last year
Jul 14, 2023 14:50
New CSO figures break down population of Leitrim's towns
Unsurprisingly, Carrick on Shannon has the highest population in the county.
Jun 30, 2023 13:22
2,000 jobs taken up by locally based Ukrainian refugees in last three months
3,000 Ukrainian refugees are currently living in the Shannonside region according to figures from the start of the month.
Jun 23, 2023 12:53
50 extra nursing places available at TUS Athlone from September
Dr Des Cawley, Head of Department of Nursing and Health at the TUS Athlone campus says there's a demand for places locally.
Jun 23, 2023 11:22Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus