News - CSO
Over 800 births registered across the region for first half of 2023
The statistics released by the CSO show the amount of births registered in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford from January to June of this year.
Dec 4, 2023 13:11
Over 17,000 cattle herds tested for Bovine TB in Shannonside region in 2023
Bovine TB is a serious condition that can cause illness in both animals and humans.
Nov 24, 2023 13:10
Average of almost 400 litres of water used in homes across the region
According to Irish Water, over half of people in Ireland still admit to wasting water.
Nov 23, 2023 08:10
Over 2000 homes sold across Shannonside region last year
New figures released by the CSO today breakdown the amount and cost of homes sold in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Nov 17, 2023 13:18
Decrease in number of sexual offences in Shannonside region
The figures released by the CSO covers the Roscommon/Longford and Sligo/Leitrim Garda divisions.
Nov 16, 2023 14:47
Non-church weddings increase in popularity across the country
According to last year's statistics from the CSO, 13,797 couples chose to marry in other locations, while just over 9000 were married in the Catholic Church.
Nov 9, 2023 13:35
200 drivers found to be under the influence for the first half of 2023
The figures released by the CSO covers the Roscommon/Longford and Sligo/Leitrim areas.
Nov 9, 2023 12:52
Over 5000 people currently on live register in the Shannonside region
There has been a 1% decrease on Septembers figures for the region.
Nov 7, 2023 13:04
Longford is one of the most popular living locations for non-Irish citizens
Fine Gael Councillor Paul Ross said towns like Ballymahon and Edgeworthstown have long proved popular among those arriving in Ireland.
Oct 27, 2023 13:02
Close to 800 local assaults reported in the first six months of this year
The data comes after the Central Statistics Office yesterday lifted a warning on the reliability of crime figures from the Gardaí that had been in place since 2018.
Oct 26, 2023 13:21
Average price of a pint now over €6 nationally
Figures from the Central Statistics Office show the average pint of lager has gone up 50 cent in the last year.
Oct 13, 2023 09:28
Shannonside region among best agricultural performers last year
Over 35 events are taking place around the country, with a huge range of opportunities on offer.
Oct 8, 2023 13:54
Over 70,000 people have given up smoking locally, according to Census 2023
The number of non-smokers, those who've given up smoking, and those who've never tried smoking far outweigh the number of daily and occasional smokers across the region
Oct 3, 2023 07:37
CSO reveals over 600 cars were sold in the region last month
Figures released show a total of 608 cars were sold across the region in August.
Sep 14, 2023 13:29Shannonside Newsletter
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