News - Ballinamore
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 14:30
Former Leitrim teacher to seek county council seat
The retired deputy principal and secondary-school teacher is standing as an Independent.
May 2, 2024 08:49
Independent Ireland to run local candidate in Leitrim elections
Local TD Michael Fitzmaurice has welcomed the Cavan native's addition to the ticket in Ballinamore.
Apr 11, 2024 13:12
New Ballinamore Community Project to be officially opened today
The project will provide opportunities for employment, digital technology, arts, culture and youth services.
Feb 16, 2024 11:44
Concerns local students will face issues voting if election held during Leaving Cert
While a date hasn't been officially confirmed for the election, it's believed it will take place in the first week of June.
Jan 31, 2024 13:45Shannonside Newsletter
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