News - Cllr. Paddy Farrell
Calls for respite facility in south Leitrim
Currently, those who wish to access such services are being forced to travel long distances.
May 28, 2026 13:09
Condition of roads impacting local learners
Cllr Paddy Farrell raised the matter at this month's meeting of the local MD.
Apr 14, 2026 13:15
Concerns over state of local road
A 2km stretch of the R209 between Fawn and Kilclare has seen a series of crashes in recent weeks.
Feb 10, 2026 12:56
Over 300 waiting more than two years for a bed at local hospital
Figures collected on October 30th, show that among those waiting include 185 children.
Nov 17, 2025 13:01
Concerns raised locally over increasing ambulance response times
The national target is to respond in 75 per cent of cases of life-threatening cardiac or respiratory arrest in just under 19 minutes.
Oct 10, 2025 07:51
Paddy Farrell to become new Cathaoirleach of Leitrim later today
The Leitrim village councillor will take over from his party colleague Paddy O'Rourke.
Jun 27, 2025 07:27
Local councillor calls for Carrick-on-Shannon train station upgrade
Paddy Farrell says there are plans for other stations to be developed - but there is no mention of Carrick.
Apr 6, 2025 08:32
Leitrim Council called on to address spread of wild deer in the county
Cllr Paddy Farrell says the animals are causing car accidents, destroying farmland and damaging property, branding the issue a ‘pandemic’.
Nov 11, 2024 14:25
Local councillor supports call for fresh investigation into Leitrim man's death
An inquest delivered an open verdict in Carrick-on-Shannon earlier this month.
Sep 23, 2024 13:14
Hedge cutting season begins from today
Sep 1, 2022 12:23Shannonside Newsletter
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