News - Leitrim
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
Number of homeless people in Shannonside region continues to increase
New figures from the Department of Housing show a total of 213 people accessed emergency acccomodation between May and June
Jul 31, 2023 09:14
Leitrim councillor says rural population will see real benefit from LIS
The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) provides funding to help local authorities carry out improvement works on private and non-publicly maintained roads
Jul 28, 2023 17:08
Local wildlife expert believes pine martens not significant threat
Owen Murphy was responding to concerns raised this week by Leitrim councillor Gerry Dolan.
Jul 27, 2023 17:24
No vacant levy tax collected by two local authorities last year
Nationally, 18 out of 31 local authorities did not receive anything from the owners of vacant sites
Jul 27, 2023 13:17
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
Leitrim GAA apply for planning for floodlights at county ground
The development will consist of the erection of 4 32 metre high lighting columns.
Jul 26, 2023 17:24
Residential vacancy rate in Shannonside region remains above national average
Leitrim has the highest vacancy rate in the country at 12.2%, followed by Roscommon at 10.6%.
Jul 26, 2023 13:33
17 horses seized by Department of Agriculture locally last year
The Department investigates animal welfare issues in relation to livestock and equines across the country.
Jul 25, 2023 13:08
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
Popular tourist spot in Leitrim officially reopens today
O'Rourke's Table, just outside Dromahair, offers incredible views of Lough Gill, Parkes Castle and Sligo Bay.
Jul 23, 2023 10:12
Local schools have lowest average primary school classes nationally
The average number of children per class at national school level locally is 22
Jul 21, 2023 09:00
Untapped potential across Shannonside region believes IDA CEO
Leitrim native Michael Lohan was appointed as CEO of the authority in March of this year.
Jul 18, 2023 13:46Shannonside Newsletter
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