News - Monaghan
Over 230 people waiting on cataract surgery across the region
The condition is common in older people and occurs when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, leading to a loss of sight.
Dec 22, 2023 13:10
Four in ten people claim Irish fluency locally
The Central Statistics Office continue to release figures gathered last year during the nationwide census.
Dec 21, 2023 13:42
Minister Humphreys confirms hefty funding to local Tidytowns groups
Minister Heather Humphreys confirmed the funding, which will provide between €1,000 and €4,000 to eligible TidyTowns groups across the country.
Oct 30, 2023 10:50
Countdown on for Lotto millionaire to claim prize
National Lottery spokesperson, Fran Whearty says they want to track down the winner.
Oct 27, 2023 08:59
Over 250 motorcycles licensed in the region this year
The data from the CSO shows that Cavan has the highest amount of motorcycles licensed locally in 2023.
Oct 25, 2023 14:00
Longford had 4th highest number of Community Service Orders last year
Just under 50 Community Services were issued per 100,000 residents in Longford last year.
Oct 20, 2023 11:47
Local fire services set to receive new tenders
There will be a total of 6 new fire appliances provided for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services in the Shannonside Northern Sound region.
Oct 18, 2023 14:46
Three quarters of people locally renewed car tax online last year
Statistics show that the number of online transactions have steadily increased in the last eight years.
Oct 18, 2023 09:26
Local food producers honoured at 2023 Blas na hÉireann awards
The Blas na hÉireann are the Irish Food Awards which celebrates the best of Irish food and drink.
Oct 2, 2023 15:45
Local county councils shortlisted for prestigious awards
Cavan, Longford and Monaghan county councils have been recognised in a number of categories for this years awards.
Sep 22, 2023 15:54
Teenager dies in Monaghan road traffic collision
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact them
Sep 20, 2023 10:29
Biomethane produced in Longford could reduce carbon emissions
The industry would produce 18 Gigawatt hours of renewable gas and reduce carbon emissions by almost 5,000 tonnes a year.
Sep 14, 2023 13:16
Continuing increase in number of CAHMS refusals across the region
The CHO8 area, incorporating Roscommon currently has a 42% refusal rate, an increase from 35% last year.
Sep 13, 2023 13:07
NTA report shows decline in taxis across the region
It comes as a recent National Transport Authority report outlines a local 24% decrease of taxis since the last decade.
Sep 12, 2023 13:14Shannonside Newsletter
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