News - Ballinamore
Almost 300 people languishing on council housing waiting lists in Leitrim
They include 95 in the Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District, 86 in Ballinamore, and 96 in Manorhamilton.
Sep 25, 2024 13:17
Ballinamore man (70s) with serious hearing problems waits 10 months for audiology appointment
He says vacant staff positions in the audiology service in Sligo are causing long waiting lists - affecting those who need assessments and hearing aids.
Sep 4, 2024 13:07
A record of over 2,000 people attend John Joe McGirl parade in Ballinamore
The Aughnasheelin native was a councillor, TD and vice-president of Sinn Fein, as well as chief of staff of the IRA in 1958.
Aug 19, 2024 16:59
Victims support group speaks out ahead of memorial walk in Ballinamore
Kenny Donaldson is the Director of the South East Fermanagh Foundation, based in Lisnaskea, which was set up in 1998.
Aug 8, 2024 17:37
Carrick-on-Shannon had the highest fertility rate in Ireland in 2021
The Leitrim town had a 61.2 fertility rate per 1,000 women aged between 15 and 49 that year.
Jul 25, 2024 09:57
Three sitting councillors for Ballinamore LEA set to retain seats
Three sitting councillors from the Ballinamore area in Leitrim are set to retain their seats, according to a final tally.
Jun 8, 2024 10:50
Jobs boost could be on the way for south Leitrim town
Fine Gael councillor Ita Reynolds Flynn says she would like to see more industry and employment.
May 24, 2024 13:24
Over a third of Leitrim's local elections candidates are women
A total of 35 candidates are set to contest the vote on June 7th.
May 20, 2024 13:09
€50,000 allocated towards town teams in Shannonside region
A total of 68 towns nationally will be supported with €10,000 in funding per town.
May 17, 2024 15:39
Local elections candidate calls for ban on new forestry in Co. Leitrim
Leitrim is the county with the most forestry cover in Ireland, with 20 per cent of the county covered in trees.
May 14, 2024 13:26
Local Darkness Into Light events raise at least €25,000
The walks took place in the early hours of Saturday morning for Pieta.
May 13, 2024 13:06
Local Green Party candidate believes Irish border checks not needed
Green Party hopeful Adam Ó Ceallaigh said Ireland was capable of coping with increased immigration via Northern Ireland.
May 10, 2024 17:26
Leitrim elections candidate condemns alleged late night phone canvassing
Gary Prior. who is standing in the Ballinamore L.E.A, stated that a number of people in the area recieved phone calls in the middle of the night on Friday from a person who mentioned his campaign.
May 5, 2024 09:32
Go-ahead given for Ballinamore late night venue
The local authority granted retention planning permission subject to a a number of conditions.
May 4, 2024 14:30Shannonside Newsletter
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