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One in seven teenagers in Roscommon don't do any physical activity
A new study also reveals four in 10 said they'd been outside after midnight over the past week.
Apr 3, 2026 12:23
Report ranks Leitrim as least EV-friendly county in Ireland
Longford comes in just above Leitrim, ranking 25th overall in the report.
Oct 17, 2025 13:24
Regional employers named among Ireland’s Best for 2025
The Sunday Independent/Statista report is based on research into companies with more than 200 staff.
May 18, 2025 13:31
Significant pay gap reported between public and private HCAs
SIPTU who contributed to the report said it vindicates what the union has been saying for years.
Dec 7, 2024 08:16
Roscommon polling stations report turnouts of over 60 per cent
Polls closed at 10pm, after being open since 7am.
Jun 8, 2024 09:15
Longford records highest average rent increase nationally
Longford had the highest average rent for new tenancies in the region at €992.
Dec 1, 2023 13:34
Roscommon based nursing home receives positive HIQA report
The centre is located on the Athlone Road in Roscommon and provides long and short-term care for 56 adults.
Nov 17, 2023 13:08
Nursing home in Westmeath praised by latest HIQA report
A report released by HIQA today shows Cluain Lir Community Nursing Unit has recorded 8 full compliances and 6 substantial compliances.
Sep 7, 2023 13:42
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
Ripples from electoral changes being felt by local politicians
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show today, Longford Councillor Gerry Warnock revealed he is considering running in the next General Election.
Sep 1, 2023 14:03
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
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
Involuntary admissions for mental health increasing across Shannonside region
CHO8, which includes Longford and Westmeath, had the highest rate of admissions in the region at 290.
Jul 11, 2023 09:13
Athlone nursing home praised in HIQA report
HIQA inspections are routinely carried out at public and private health care facilities to ensure standards are being met
Jun 28, 2023 09:31Shannonside Newsletter
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