News - Co Leitrim
Far too many vape and phone shops in Leitrim - Cllr McGloin
Fine Gael's Enda McGloin says other retail outlets are needed, to get more footfall and visitors.
May 6, 2026 13:26
Garda appeal after jewellery robbed in Ballinamore
A number of items of jewellery were taken during the course of the incident.
Apr 1, 2026 13:23
Local MEP calls for government to speed up response to weather emergencies
Speaking in the European Parliament Regional Development Committee meeting in Brussels, the Lanesboro politician says action is needed on a government level
Mar 19, 2026 11:32
Leitrim Councillor calls for musical instruments to be introduced in libraries
Sinn Féin's Brendan Barry wants the libraries to have sensory and educational toys for children, as well as puzzles and jigsaws
Oct 30, 2025 16:13
Status yellow wind warning in place for Co. Leitrim this weekend
The alert began at 3 a.m. this morning and will run until 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Dec 21, 2024 09:48
Overnight water restrictions in place in south Leitrim "until further notice"
Uisce Eireann says this is to allow reservoir levels to recover.
Dec 11, 2024 08:20
Ballinamore councillor turns down General Election run
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
Almost 50 complaints made against lawyers in Leitrim last year
It was the seventh highest in Ireland last year - despite the fact the county is the least populated.
Jul 10, 2024 13:40
Connacht GAA pay tribute to John O'Mahony
It is with great sadness that Connacht GAA has learned of the passing of John O'Mahony of Ballaghaderreen GAA Club.
Jul 7, 2024 12:13
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 emergency services taking part in exercise drill this morning
This morning's drill will see Leitrim County Council, the Fire Service, the Ambulance Service, HSE and An Garda Síochána gather in Carrick on Shannon.
Nov 21, 2023 10:08
Over €200,000 allocated for flood defences in local village
The funds have been ring fenced to construct a containment structure with a headwall and a removal weir.
Nov 17, 2023 09:29
Man aged in his 90s dies in Leitrim house fire
Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a fire at a residence in Drumsna at around 10 pm yesterday evening.
Oct 18, 2023 16:19
Permission sought for ground floor units and housing in Carrick
Goldpine Partnership are seeking to the develop ground floor units with a total area of 1,348 metres squared, which can be divided into between two and seven units, at a site adjacent to Flynn's Field car park.
Oct 13, 2023 12:55Shannonside Newsletter
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