News - Shannonside
Over 1,500 births registered in Shannonside region last year
CSO stats released this week show Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon saw a minor drop in birth rates.
May 26, 2025 11:21
Local farmers told to prepare for drought as dry spell continues
Farms in Leitrim, Roscommon and Longford have been busy in recent weeks due to early summer weather.
May 16, 2025 17:13
Shannonside region as hot as Ibiza today...but sunshine won't last!
People are heading to popular spots across the region but Gerry Murphy from Met Eireann says the weather will turn.
Apr 10, 2025 13:53
Staffing levels in local hospitals have increased significantly over past five years
There were 459 whole-time equivalent staff in the hospital in January - an increase of almost 38 per cent from December 2019.
Mar 27, 2025 08:19
Local drivers paid almost €30 million in motor tax last year
Drivers paid just under €7 million in Leitrim, €8.2 million in Longford, and €14.6 million in Roscommon.
Mar 24, 2025 07:21
New findings reveal most popular baby names in Shannonside region
The CSO provided a breakdown of popular names per county for the year 2024.
Feb 28, 2025 17:13
LISTEN: Almost 2,300 Shannonside homes and businesses have lost power due to strong winds
It comes as a status yellow wind and rain warning is in place for 15 counties.
Feb 23, 2025 10:07
More power cuts could be on the way for Shannonside homes this weekend
Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says wind could reach speeds of 90-100km per hour.
Feb 19, 2025 17:36
Over €47 million earmarked for local road improvement works
The funding was announced this morning as part of a national investment programme.
Feb 14, 2025 17:21
LISTEN: Drumshanbo residents, including severely disabled man, 15 days without power
Their property is one of around 1,600 homes and businesses in the Shannonside region still out of power.
Feb 7, 2025 13:42
Some Shannonside customers mightn't get power back until next week - ESB
Thousands of homes, farms and businesses are now over 11 days without power, since Storm Éowyn hit.
Feb 4, 2025 11:37
Several Shannonside schools likely to be closed on Monday, due to power issues
Many have no power now and they'll have to stay closed on Monday if it's not restored.
Jan 25, 2025 13:45
LISTEN: Evening updates - as ESB warns it will be a week before everyone's power is back
Around 35,000 homes and businesses in the Shannonside region are still without electricity.
Jan 24, 2025 19:43
Several Shannonside schools closed tomorrow due to cold snap
A status orange low temperature and ice warning is in place until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, for Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Jan 7, 2025 20:42Shannonside Newsletter
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