News - Leitrim
Low level of building commencement notices recorded locally
Data released by the CSO shows the local notices. which are designed to register that a person intends to carry out building work, for July 2023.
Aug 31, 2023 11:28
Almost 500 people in receipt of Farm Assist Benefit locally
The current maximum weekly personal rate of payment under the scheme is €226 per week.
Aug 30, 2023 14:25
Figures show manufacturing and retail are leading trades in the region
According to the report, close to 6,000 people were employed in either the retail trade or manufacturing sectors across Longford, Leitrim, and Roscommon in 2021.
Aug 30, 2023 14:06
Number of changes proposed to local Dáíl constituencies
The latest report from the electoral commission recommends the transfer of 32 Electoral divisions from the Roscommon-Galway constituency to Galway East.
Aug 30, 2023 08:47
Leitrim bar secures prestigious award
The bar received the prize at a gala awards ceremony hosted at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin on Monday.
Aug 26, 2023 13:41
Investigation underway following double assault in Leitrim town
The incidents came in the aftermath of a protest of Carrick on Shannon Library over LGBTQ+ material available on site.
Aug 24, 2023 10:47
Close to 1,500 people claiming maternity benefit locally
According to the data, Westmeath is the county with the highest amount of claimants.
Aug 23, 2023 17:15
Just over half of dog fines issued across region paid last year
According to the report, no one was prosecuted by local authorities for a failure to pay.
Aug 23, 2023 13:43
250 local pubs closed permanently since 2005 according to new report
Roscommon is the county with the 2nd highest number of closures in the country.
Aug 23, 2023 13:38
Over 1000 children on mental health waiting list locally
The longest waiting list in the country is in Kerry and Cork at 976.
Aug 23, 2023 08:24
Over 9000 people claiming Disability Allowance across region
Leitrim is currently the county with the lowest amount of claimants of the Allowance nationally, at 1232.
Aug 21, 2023 16:19
Number of adverse incidents recorded by HSE locally increased last year
CHO1 which includes Leitrim, Cavan, and Monaghan, had the highest number of adverse incidents recorded last year at 11,944
Aug 21, 2023 13:14
Two local farmers scoop major sustainability awards
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue presented the awards, which honours top performing sustainable beef and sheep farmers.
Aug 20, 2023 14:21
Leitrim Gardaí appeal for information following spate of burglaries
Gardaí are seeking information on a black 09 saloon type car seen in the vicinity of the incidents.
Aug 17, 2023 07:39Shannonside Newsletter
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