News - Homeless

Seasonal drop in homelessness 'does not portray reality'
However, it says in the year since December 2023, there's been an increase of 12 per cent.
Feb 1, 2025 08:45
Over 60 people across the region accessing emergency accommodation last November
The monthly report provided a breakdown of people registered as homeless per county.
Jan 3, 2025 17:50
Almost 50 Shannonside people registered as homeless last month
They include 16 in both Longford and Leitrim, and 15 in Roscommon.
Oct 25, 2024 15:26
Close to 50 people in the region recorded as homeless last month
According to the latest homelessness report by the Department of Housing, 48 people in the region were accessing emergency accommodation.
Sep 30, 2024 13:39
Charity describes recent homeless figures as 'shocking'
They show the number of people homeless in August stood at 14,486.
Sep 28, 2024 08:25
Leitrim councillor: Ukrainian refugees getting housing ahead of locals
Data published in the Irish Independent shows there are 822 Ukrainian refugees in state accommodation in Leitrim, along with 538 in Roscommon and 320 in Longford.
May 7, 2024 07:20
Slight drop in the number of homeless adults in Shannonside region
According to the latest release from the Department of Housing, a total of 42 adults accessed emergency accommodation at the end of March.
Apr 26, 2024 16:58
Integration Minister accused of moving homeless men to unsafe location
A number of them have since returned to the International Protection Office as they were unhappy with the new camp in Crooksling.
Mar 17, 2024 08:15
Over 200 people listed as homeless in the Shannonside region
The Mayo/Roscommon region registered the highest figure at 109.
Feb 26, 2024 15:22Shannonside Newsletter
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