News - Dromahair
County Leitrim native elected as new DCU Student Union President
Ms McBride topped the poll, with 1,551 first preference votes and was elected on the first count.
Feb 24, 2026 17:55
Former Leitrim holiday resort back up for sale
The former Breffni Holiday Village, located in Dromahair has a guide price of €1.2 million.
Dec 11, 2025 17:17
Leitrim Pride parade takes place in Carrick-on-Shannon today
Members of the LGBTQ+ community and their supporters will gather outside Scoil Mhuire at 1 o'clock.
Aug 30, 2025 09:44
Calls made to add Leitrim candidate to Fine Gael general election ticket
It's after Frank Feighan was selected to represent the party in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency, at a selection convention last night.
Sep 2, 2024 13:45
Dromahair residents write to Taoiseach over proposed refugee accommodation
In a letter sent to Taoiseach Simon Harris and Minister for Integration Roderick O'Gorman, concerned locals have highlighted what they brand as inconsistencies in the judgement.
May 2, 2024 17:10
€1 million funding announced for local organisations in Shannonside region
The funding can be used to develop the likes of walkways, parking facilities and improve accessibility.
Jan 12, 2024 13:13
Refugee support CEO calls for 'common sense' over Leitrim asylum housing debate
Residents had previously staged a protest in the Leitrim village last month, with the Department of Integration at the time delaying the move.
Dec 20, 2023 08:17
Plans to house refugees in Dromahair postponed
The village had seen protests and blockades in recent weeks with locals highlighting an existing lack of services in the region and worries over the housing of 75 men locally.
Dec 19, 2023 17:17
Consultation with local people vital argues local TD
It comes after protests had been held in Dromahair over the weekend due to the proposed housing of asylum seekers in the town.
Dec 2, 2023 14:32
Councillor defends local concerns over North Leitrim Refugee accommodation
Garda in Leitrim have confirmed that they are carrying out inquiries into reports of public roads being blocked as part of the demonstration.
Nov 28, 2023 14:55
Popular tourist spot in Leitrim officially reopens today
O'Rourke's Table, just outside Dromahair, offers incredible views of Lough Gill, Parkes Castle and Sligo Bay.
Jul 23, 2023 10:12
Leitrim public invited to attend Dromahair mental health event this month
Leitrim's 'Health is Wealth' is the brainchild of Hubert McHugh a former 'Leitrim Person of the Year'.
Sep 20, 2022 17:49
Man in critical condition after Leitrim crash
This single car collision happened at Fivemilebourne near Dromahair shortly after 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Nov 22, 2021 08:19
Appeal lodged against the construction of 8 wind turbines in north Leitrim
Jul 16, 2021 07:50Shannonside Newsletter
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