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Half of renters paying more than 30% of income on rent
A report by Threshold also found just over one third expect to be renting for the next five years.
Jun 21, 2023 08:39
Repairs to burst water main in Carrick-on-Shannon continue
Leitrim County Council has issued an alert.
Jun 21, 2023 07:21
Water burst impacting Carrick-on-Shannon residents
Leitrim County Council has issued an alert.
Jun 20, 2023 20:26
Gardaí launch appeal after substantial amount of cash stolen in Athlone break in
Anyone with dashcam footage of the area on the day in question is also asked to contact Athlone Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800666111.
Jun 20, 2023 18:35
Public urged to secure local heritage and join new field names project
Dr Aengus Finnegan says it's not just a case of keeping the names for posterity, but encouraging people to use them in everyday conversation.
Jun 20, 2023 18:20
Gardaí facing tougher challenges than ever according to former local Sergeant and author
Retired Garda Sergeant Jim McDonald has put together the book marking 100 years of Gardaí in Longford, along side local historian Eamonn Brennan.
Jun 20, 2023 18:13
Celebrations in Leitrim as Carrick named Ireland's Best Kept Town
The Leitrim county town took the overall prize in the competition, as well as the title of Best Kept Small Town.
Jun 20, 2023 18:03
Local growers warn of fruit and veg shortage in Irish stores
Irish grown cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, parsnips, broccoli and sprouts have been affected most when it comes to the growing season.
Jun 20, 2023 14:16
HSE cut backs will see vasectomies unavailable to Leitrim medical card holders
Dr O'Keefe says the procedure is one of the most safe and effective methods of family planning.
Jun 20, 2023 14:10
Over 60 complaints against local solicitors made to legal watchdog
The LSRA, says they will take action if rules aren't followed:
Jun 20, 2023 13:49
Sligo Hospital Management acknowledge delays due to overcrowding
Yesterday 49 patients were on trolleys or chairs in Sligo Hospital.
Jun 20, 2023 13:41
Local Chief Superintendent defends new dispatch system
Garda Safe has been rolled out across the country in stages.
Jun 20, 2023 13:35
Greenlight for works on former Longford Bank
The bank became vacant when the company left the Irish market at the end of April.
Jun 20, 2023 11:42
Laws permitting Garda body cams to be passed within weeks
Minister McEntee will also update them on plans for Gardaí to use facial recognition technology.
Jun 20, 2023 09:32Shannonside Newsletter
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