Broadcasting to the Border Counties, Midlands and West, Shannonside Northern Sound.

Leitrim residents still waiting on support after Storm Éowyn, says councillor

Sinn Féin councillor Roisin Kenny says people have yet to receive correspondence in relation to their application for the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme.

Jul 20, 2025 14:31

Local councillor raises issue of lack of qualified carers in Co. Leitrim

He says the unfavourable pay and work conditions of the job 'create the perfect storm' for people to be put off from joining the ranks of home carers.

Jul 17, 2025 17:53

Over 200 people in Shannonside region had Jobseekers' benefit cut last year

Reduced rates were introduced in 2011 to encourage jobseekers to co-operate with the Department of Social Protection, in trying to help them get jobs.

Mar 25, 2025 13:03

Over 10,000 jobseekers lose benefits due to lack of engagement with Intreo

Official figures provided to a Social Democrats TD, following a request to a parliamentary question, shows welfare payment reductions for the unemployed have doubled since 2023.

Mar 23, 2025 08:12

Three arrests made as €100,000 seized from ten local properties

The operation was part of ongoing investigations into the activities of an Eastern European organised criminal gang operating throughout the midlands.

Nov 23, 2023 12:57

Over 700 people in region claiming Jobseeker's Allowance for over 10 years

According to this latest release, Westmeath has the highest number of people claiming the allowance at 1,658.

Aug 9, 2023 12:54

Shannonside region had lowest number of fuel allowance payments last year

15,854 successful applications were made locally during the 2022/2023 winter season.

Jul 5, 2023 17:18

Local family carers call for long-term solutions to financial pressures

Family Carers Ireland is the national charity supporting the 500,000+ family carers across the country.

Feb 23, 2023 11:04

Local domestic violence groups welcome means test removal

The review was carried out by Minister Heather Humphreys.

Nov 11, 2021 16:58

Close to 5,500 people left on PUP in Shannonside Northern Sound region

The rate of the PUP has now been reduced at all levels

Sep 15, 2021 17:38

Almost 250 people in Shannonside region close PUP payments this week

The payment was put in place at the beginning of the pandemic to support those who lost their jobs when businesses had to close their doors

Jul 14, 2021 07:28

Households badly hit last week after missed Child Benefit payments

The benefit was paid over the summer last year due to Covid issues but this year parents were told they'd need a form signed by the school to get the payment.

Jul 12, 2021 17:41

Back to School allowance approved for Pandemic payment recipients

Parents who are receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be entitled to claim the Back To School Clothing and Footwear allowance. The Department of Social

Aug 6, 2020 14:07

News - Department of Social Protection