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State spends almost €2.63 million on Ozempic in Shannonside region
The highest costs were in Longford and Westmeath at almost 1.4 million euro combined.
Dec 14, 2025 13:27
Seasonal drop in homelessness 'does not portray reality'
However, it says in the year since December 2023, there's been an increase of 12 per cent.
Feb 1, 2025 08:45
40 new homes under construction in Roscommon last month
Data from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage shows over 18,000 Commencement Notices were issued nationwide in April.
May 18, 2024 11:07
Decrease in number of sexual offences in Shannonside region
The figures released by the CSO covers the Roscommon/Longford and Sligo/Leitrim Garda divisions.
Nov 16, 2023 14:47
Increase in Carer's Allowance claims locally over past 12 months
Figures from the Department of Social Protection show 3,614 carers in receipt of the payment in May 2023.
Jul 31, 2023 13:54
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
Over 30 children being treated for Scoliosis locally
All patients diagnosed with scoliosis receive regular monitoring appointments until discharge.
Jun 5, 2023 12:50
CSO reveal over 152,000 people living in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon
Local population levels say significant growth over the last 6 years, with 152,209 people identified as living in the region.
May 30, 2023 13:04
Over 30 patients at Sligo University Hospital are on trolleys
These trolley figures come from INMO.
Mar 29, 2023 11:13
New figures show 125 eviction notices locally in months before ban last year
The recent government decision to halt the eviction ban at the end of this month has led to controversy with many claims that it will force vulnerable families into homelessness
Mar 15, 2023 07:51
Figures show 2,400 claims locally for new renters tax credit
The tax credit is 20% of the rent you paid in a year, up to a maximum of €500 per person, or a €1,000, if you are a couple jointly assessed for tax
Mar 14, 2023 07:55
Over 180 people homeless in the Shannonside Region
A record 11,632 people are now living in emergency accommodation in Ireland.
Jan 30, 2023 14:15
4,791 new cases of Covid-19 reported today
Nov 27, 2021 12:13Shannonside Newsletter
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