News - Leitrim
Over 15% of primary school children in region in class size of 30 or more
Leitrim is the county with the highest proportion of classes with 30 or more pupils nationally, at 18.6%
Sep 4, 2023 13:18
Longford holds lowest number of energy upgrade grants in the country
Following a report published by the authority this morning, it was revealed that the number of property upgrades has more than doubled this year across the Shannonside Northern Sound region since 2022.
Sep 1, 2023 17:05
Over 100,000 overnight stays booked in local Airbnbs last year
The New Oxford Economics report found Airbnb also supported over 200 jobs across the region.
Aug 31, 2023 18:19
Role of women in the fight for Independence focus of Leitrim book launch
The book will be launched at McGirls Pub in Ballinamore this evening from 7 o'clock.
Aug 31, 2023 16:00
Mental health report highlights issues with local youth mental health services
The Commission's report is a damning indictment of the deepening crisis in our mental health services.
Aug 31, 2023 14:28
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
Almost 500 people in receipt of Farm Assist Benefit locally
The current maximum weekly personal rate of payment under the scheme is €226 per week.
Aug 30, 2023 14:25
Figures show manufacturing and retail are leading trades in the region
According to the report, close to 6,000 people were employed in either the retail trade or manufacturing sectors across Longford, Leitrim, and Roscommon in 2021.
Aug 30, 2023 14:06
Number of changes proposed to local Dáíl constituencies
The latest report from the electoral commission recommends the transfer of 32 Electoral divisions from the Roscommon-Galway constituency to Galway East.
Aug 30, 2023 08:47
Leitrim bar secures prestigious award
The bar received the prize at a gala awards ceremony hosted at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin on Monday.
Aug 26, 2023 13:41
Investigation underway following double assault in Leitrim town
The incidents came in the aftermath of a protest of Carrick on Shannon Library over LGBTQ+ material available on site.
Aug 24, 2023 10:47
Close to 1,500 people claiming maternity benefit locally
According to the data, Westmeath is the county with the highest amount of claimants.
Aug 23, 2023 17:15
Just over half of dog fines issued across region paid last year
According to the report, no one was prosecuted by local authorities for a failure to pay.
Aug 23, 2023 13:43
250 local pubs closed permanently since 2005 according to new report
Roscommon is the county with the 2nd highest number of closures in the country.
Aug 23, 2023 13:38Shannonside Newsletter
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