News - Shannonside region
Major price drop in milk to affect local dairy farmers
The latest figures from an ICMSA report show that dairy farmers across the Shannonside region will suffer a fall in revenue of almost €70 million.
Sep 8, 2023 07:45
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
CSO shows low uptake of Covid-19 Booster in the region
Nationally uptake of the primary vaccine itself stands at between 90 and 95 percent.
Aug 3, 2023 12:57
Over two hundred thousand euro allocated to seven local heritage sites
Roscommon has been awarded the highest allocation locally.
Mar 28, 2023 13:23
Longford Winner chosen for Shannonside's Local Music Hero competition
Their grand showcase will be at the end of the month
Mar 14, 2023 17:21
Almost 30 people in Shannonside region register to track birth information
The Birth Information and Tracing act allows people who were either adopted, boarded out, or the subject of an illegal birth registration, full right of access to birth certificates, birth and early life information.
Oct 13, 2022 13:20
Over 3,500 people receiving Carer's Allowance across Shannonside region
Nationally over 140,000 people are receiving carer's allowance.
Oct 11, 2022 13:44
CRY Ireland helpline for bereaved families in Shannonside region open
Family Support Programme Coordinator at CRY, Elaine Whelan, says the sudden death of young and fit people in a family creates fear and anxiety.
Oct 5, 2022 17:35
Local house prices jump 12 percent over the last year
The trend of increases from month to month has begun to stabilise according to the report.
Sep 26, 2022 13:01
Almost 2,000 additional needs payments issued to local families in 2022
Longford recorded the highest payment.
Aug 26, 2022 14:41
'Air quality so bad my dog sneezes' - Selection of local emails sent to Ministers over turf ban
Details released to Shannonside FM reflect mixed views among people in the region around proposals to ban the sale of turf.
Jul 7, 2022 13:28
Over 150 Covid cases recorded in local region during early June
According to the HPSC, Limerick has the highest incidence rate of the virus at the moment.
Jun 21, 2022 13:25
Over €1.3 million spent on consultants fees for local urban renewal
The Shannonside region has been grant aided millions of euro in recent years to redesign the streetscapes in local towns
Mar 7, 2022 07:44
Hopes some clarity will be provided on when Park Runs can return
Several Park Runs take place across the Shannonside region, but these sporting events are still not allowed to be held.
Aug 7, 2021 12:20Shannonside Newsletter
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