News - CSO
Decrease in birth rate across Shannonside region last year
The births were recorded over the 12 months of last year in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon with the average mother found to be 33 years old.
May 29, 2024 14:20
Almost 38% of births in Shannonside region last year were outside of marriage
According to new figures from the Central Statistics Office, a total of 1,553 births were registered in the Shannonside region last year.
May 24, 2024 13:48
Over three thousand cars licensed locally for first time so far this year
The CSO report categorised data by fuel type, license authority, and month.
May 21, 2024 13:19
Over 500 marriages registered in Shannonside region last year
The figures come from a recent CSO report pertaining to the amount of marriages which took place nationwide in 2023.
Apr 29, 2024 17:35
Number of home completions on the increase in Shannonside region
Nationally, 5,841 home completions were recorded in the first 3 months of this year.
Apr 26, 2024 13:13
Close to 350 goods vehicles registered in the region for Quarter 1 of 2024
Toyota, Ford, Volkswagon and Citroen were the most popular work vehicles in the three counties according to the Central Statistics Office.
Apr 17, 2024 08:21
Local business man raises concerns regarding the increase of thefts in Ireland
Yesterday the CSO released its annual crime figures which showed an increase of 12% in theft offenses.
Mar 26, 2024 13:44
Close to 2,000 homes sold in Shannonside region last year
According to figures released by the CSO, Roscommon saw the highest amount of homes sold last year in the region with 944.
Feb 22, 2024 11:18
Leitrim has highest proportion of volunteers nationwide
CSO figures show that 18 per cent or almost 6,200 Leitrim people were volunteering in April 2022.
Feb 9, 2024 08:25
Almost 10 thousand people recorded on live register across the region
The Live register records the number of people registering for Jobseekers Benefit, Jobseekers allowance or any other entitlements at offices of the Department of Social Protection.
Jan 17, 2024 15:19
Roscommon network president calls for support to close gender pay gaps
Recent figures from the CSO show that the average weekly wage for employees across the Shannonside region is €735.
Jan 15, 2024 17:16
New CSO data reveals average weekly wages across the region
According to data from the CSO, the average weekly income in the Shannonside region increased from €703 to €735 between 2021 and 2022.
Jan 15, 2024 13:25
CSO release local stats on average annual earnings for 2022
The national average earnings for 2022 was €52,053 with the 40-49 year old category taking home the highest average earnings at €59,271.
Dec 15, 2023 12:28
Over 300 approved housing projects reported across the region so far
Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon hold some of the country's lowest figures.
Dec 8, 2023 13:32Shannonside Newsletter
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