News - Ballinamore

Hundreds attend special tribute to two men killed during Don Tidey kidnap

Private Patrick Kelly and Garda Recruit Gary Sheehan were shot dead by the IRA, this day 41 years ago in Drumcornan Wood.

Dec 16, 2024 13:20

A monument in honour of the men will then be unveiled at Ballinamore Garda Station.

Dec 16, 2024 13:03

Private Patrick Kelly and Garda recruit Gary Sheehan were shot dead by the IRA, during the rescue of the Quinnsworth chief executive in Derrada Wood.

Dec 15, 2024 13:21

Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny, from Sinn Féin, says forestry is partly to blame.

Dec 13, 2024 11:14

Local Fianna Fáil councillor Gary Prior wants Ballinamore Municipal District to set up a pilot scheme to identify suitable properties.

Dec 11, 2024 13:20

Deputy Marian Harkin says current ambulance response times in Leitrim are unacceptable.

Nov 17, 2024 09:49

It comes after a 73-year-old man in Ballinamore was forced to wait two hours for an ambulance last month.

Nov 8, 2024 13:36

Fine Gael councillor Enda McGloin says they're a big drawback when it comes to attracting tourism and investment.

Oct 29, 2024 17:42

The health watchdog found the centre to be compliant or partially compliant in all but one standard.

Oct 25, 2024 14:03

Fianna Fáil's Gary Prior says the incident highlights the need for an ambulance base in Ballinamore.

Oct 22, 2024 13:29

No disruption is expected in the area, but slight traffic delays are expected.

Oct 12, 2024 09:26

The party chose one candidate at a selection convention last month, when Sligo-based TD Frank Feighan beat former junior minister John Perry.

Oct 8, 2024 08:18

Vehicles parked illegally causing obstruction to pedestrians and other road users, will be towed.

Oct 6, 2024 08:44

He made the call at this week's meeting of Ballinamore Municipal District.

Sep 28, 2024 11:23

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