News - LEA
Two LEA's in the region record more deaths than births in 2022
That's according to new data released by the Central Statistics Office.
Aug 6, 2025 13:36
Longford candidate says barriers need to be removed for women in politics
The human rights and community activist has worked with the She Her Elected campaign to urge women to consider a career in politics.
Jun 11, 2024 13:18
Voting recounts to take place for two Longford LEAs
After a marathon count on Sunday which continued into the early morning today, 10 seats have been won across the Local Electoral Areas of Ballymahon, Granard and Longford so far.
Jun 10, 2024 09:12
Over thirty candidates to contest local elections in Roscommon
Boyle LEA has seen the biggest election pool, with 16 people in the race for 6 seats, with 11 in Roscommon looking to fill 6 seats there.
May 21, 2024 13:09
Over thirty candidates to contest local elections in Longford
Three councillors, 2 in Longford Town and one in Granard are not seeking re-election leaving close to 30 potential new representatives on the board.
May 20, 2024 13:27
Gerry Hagan elected new Cathaoirleach of Longford MD
Fellow representatives congratulated Councillor Hagan on being elected on his first term.
Jun 22, 2022 17:25
Roscommon LEA recording highest levels of Covid locally
While local case numbers are falling county by county, certain areas are still seeing high infection rates.
Apr 22, 2022 13:18
Longford town M.D records highest number of local Covid cases in final fortnight of March
The surge in cases is linked to the four day weekend enjoyed around March 17th.
Apr 5, 2022 13:09
Only two LEAs across the region report incidence rates above average
Athlone and Carrick-on-Shannon are the Local Electoral Areas that exceed the national average.
Dec 24, 2021 12:29
South Roscommon LEA records very high Covid rate
Data from the Covid hub highlights a high Covid rate in the South Roscommon LEA.
Dec 3, 2021 08:21
Covid levels continuing to fluctuate across the region
Levels continue to creep up across the region.
Nov 26, 2021 08:31
Boyle and Longford LEAs record almost double national Covid rate
Athlone in Westmeath has the country's lowest rate this week.
Sep 17, 2021 08:25
Concerns over spread of virus in North Roscommon
The Cabinet sub-Committee on Covid-19 meet today to finalise details on a roadmap to end restrictions due to be published on Tuesday.
Aug 27, 2021 08:23
Four local areas among worst hit nationwide with new Covid cases
The Boyle LEA has some of the highest rates of virus transmission nationwide.
Aug 20, 2021 13:21Shannonside Newsletter
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