News - Shannonside
Local health services remind public of care options over Bank Holiday weekend
People are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the range of care pathways available and to consider the most appropriate option before attending Emergency Departments.
May 31, 2026 08:56
Hot spell won't last until bank holiday weekend
People across the Shannonside region are making the most of the warm May sunshine.
May 25, 2026 13:37
Over 2,600 cars across Shannonside region licensed for first time so far this year
That's according to the most recent figures published by the CSO for the month of April.
May 12, 2026 13:09
Local men's sheds awarded over €40,000 in funding
A total of 19 sheds will benefit from the funding.
May 5, 2026 07:35
Local minister says government working on overcrowding levels at Sligo hospital
A ten-year-review for the month of April shows overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital has come at its highest this year, with 903 patients waiting on trolleys in April 2026.
May 1, 2026 14:02
Over 330 patients waiting over 18 months for treatment at local hospitals
The most recent report from the National Treatment Purchase Fund reveals just over 5,000 inpatients were on the waiting list on hospitals serving the Shannonside region as of the end of March.
Apr 18, 2026 12:08
Over 250 EV grants awarded in Shannonside region last year
An electric vehicle or EV has an electric motor that is powered by a battery which is charged by an external source of electricity.
Apr 13, 2026 07:21
Over €7 million allocated to local authorities for community initiatives last year
The Community Services Programme (CSP) supports community-based organisations to provide local services and create jobs for people who may face barriers to work.
Apr 6, 2026 09:16
Over 4,000 working family payment recipients across local region
The Working Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly tax-free payment for employees with children.
Apr 5, 2026 14:37
Slight decrease in theft cases across Shannonside region last year
CSO figures revealed just over 1,290 cases of theft were recorded by Garda divisions in Sligo-Leitrim and Roscommon-Longford.
Mar 27, 2026 13:33
Over €47 million paid in inheritance tax across local counties in 2024
Currently, a child is allowed to inherit €400,000 free of tax and any amount above that is taxed at 33 per cent.
Mar 22, 2026 14:23
Over 7,300 cars across the region failed NCT so far this year
Castlerea had the highest pass rate in the region at 49.13%.
Mar 21, 2026 13:22
Over 560 houses across region received planning permission last year
The figures from the CSO show there's been a 7.9 per cent increase in permissions granted nationally.
Mar 16, 2026 07:50
Holiday rentals in Leitrim must be protected - councillor
There are 12 times as many holiday lets as long-term rental homes in Leitrim
Mar 13, 2026 13:01Shannonside Newsletter
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