Advertisement
News

Calls for measures to be put in place at dangerous Leitrim junction

Dec 15, 2025 15:10
By Shannonside News
Share this article
Calls for measures to be put in place at dangerous Leitrim junction
Paddy O'Rourke at his home in Carrigallen

This follows a number of near misses by those exiting Drumcoura Cross on to the R204 at Drumlea. 

There's calls for urgent measures to be put in place at a troublesome junction in county Leitrim.

This follows a number of near misses by those exiting Drumcoura Cross on to the R204 at Drumlea.

With 179 people killed on Irish roads so far this year, it's feared Leitrim will contribute to this ever-increasing statistic.

Advertisement

Cllr Paddy O'Rourke has highlighted he seriousness of the local situation by noting that the most recent incident involved a school bus.

The Fianna Fáil representative has proposed the installation of a number of measures to prevent vehicles from cutting straight across the junction:

Tags used in this article
Advertisement

Shannonside Newsletter

Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.

Processing your request...

You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription.

1e, Mastertech Business Park
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67

Download Shannonside App Today

Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus