News - CSO
New CSO figures break down population of Leitrim's towns
Unsurprisingly, Carrick on Shannon has the highest population in the county.
Jun 30, 2023 13:22
2,000 jobs taken up by locally based Ukrainian refugees in last three months
3,000 Ukrainian refugees are currently living in the Shannonside region according to figures from the start of the month.
Jun 23, 2023 12:53
50 extra nursing places available at TUS Athlone from September
Dr Des Cawley, Head of Department of Nursing and Health at the TUS Athlone campus says there's a demand for places locally.
Jun 23, 2023 11:22
Longford schools record highest levels of absenteeism locally
Nationally, 28% of students were absent for more than 20 days in 2021, a significant increase on the previous year's figure of 17%.
Jun 22, 2023 13:42
Almost 2,000 homes sold in Shannonside region last year
Roscommon saw the highest amount of homes sold locally last year with just over 900 premises listed
Jun 15, 2023 13:12
Fall in local electricity use recorded last year
According to the release, overall consumption reduced across all 3 counties in the Shannonside region.
Jun 15, 2023 07:53
CSO figures highlight leading causes of death in the Shannonside Region
Nationally 8,149 deaths were registered in quarter 4 of 2022.
Jun 6, 2023 13:34
Local expert predicts stoves and ranges will disappear in next 20 years
Due to climate change, people will be left with no option but to change believes Donal Quinn of Leitrim Warmer Homes
Jun 1, 2023 17:18
CSO data reveals 15% of local homes heated by burning peat
Nationally, close to 68,000 households still burn peat for warmth.
Jun 1, 2023 13:37
75% of Shannonside region identify as Catholic
over 500 people marked their religion as 'other'
May 31, 2023 07:35
CSO reveal over 152,000 people living in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon
Local population levels say significant growth over the last 6 years, with 152,209 people identified as living in the region.
May 30, 2023 13:04
Leitrim records lowest number of births nationwide in 2022
Nationally the number of births registered continues to fall, down over a fifth in the last ten years.
May 26, 2023 17:51
Over 2,100 homes sold locally in 2022
Nationally, the property market accounted for 23 billion euro in sales from a total of 72,300 homes.
May 18, 2023 13:33
Local unemployment levels grow in past year
Nationally, there are 18,497 people currently unemployed in the country.
May 9, 2023 07:08Shannonside Newsletter
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