News - Leitrim
Gardaí issue witness appeal following Leitrim burglary
Cash and jewellery were stolen from the home.
Sep 8, 2023 09:25
Major price drop in milk to affect local dairy farmers
The latest figures from an ICMSA report show that dairy farmers across the Shannonside region will suffer a fall in revenue of almost €70 million.
Sep 8, 2023 07:45
High levels of commercial vacancy recorded locally
Western counties continue to see the largest number of vacant properties with Roscommon and Leitrim recording levels over 16 percent.
Sep 7, 2023 13:48
Major upgrades have been lodged for two GAA clubs in the region
Planning permission was approved for Fenagh St Caillin's GAA Club in Keshcarrigan, Co. Leitrim for the erection of floodlighting and the construction of a training pitch.
Sep 6, 2023 13:17
Report shows businesses in region have spent over €250m on energy
The Brosnan report has examined the latest CSO figures in order to determine how much each counties' businesses are spending on energy costs.
Sep 6, 2023 13:12
Local Councillor calls for action on Leitrim driving test waiting times
The current waiting time for a driving test in Carrick on Shannon is 7 months.
Sep 6, 2023 08:11
Census 2022 shows over 63,000 children living in the Shannonside Northern Sound
Nationally, as of last year, there were over 1,012,287 children aged under 15 in Ireland.
Sep 5, 2023 13:34
Leitrim syndicate claim €4.2 million Lotto prize
They say the money will be used to pay off mortgages, buy houses, and book a big family holiday to Australia.
Sep 5, 2023 10:29
Close to 30,000 adults across the region living with parents last year
Of these figures from the region, 1,513 are unpaid full time carers for members of the family.
Sep 4, 2023 13:29
Over 15% of primary school children in region in class size of 30 or more
Leitrim is the county with the highest proportion of classes with 30 or more pupils nationally, at 18.6%
Sep 4, 2023 13:18
Longford holds lowest number of energy upgrade grants in the country
Following a report published by the authority this morning, it was revealed that the number of property upgrades has more than doubled this year across the Shannonside Northern Sound region since 2022.
Sep 1, 2023 17:05
Over 100,000 overnight stays booked in local Airbnbs last year
The New Oxford Economics report found Airbnb also supported over 200 jobs across the region.
Aug 31, 2023 18:19
Role of women in the fight for Independence focus of Leitrim book launch
The book will be launched at McGirls Pub in Ballinamore this evening from 7 o'clock.
Aug 31, 2023 16:00
Mental health report highlights issues with local youth mental health services
The Commission's report is a damning indictment of the deepening crisis in our mental health services.
Aug 31, 2023 14:28Shannonside Newsletter
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