News - Dromod
Operation Twin Tracks underway locally
This an initiative which aims to prevent and detect anti-social behaviour on board public transport rail services.
May 6, 2026 17:26
Train lines serving local region see increase in passenger numbers
The figures come as Irish Rail highlight the importance of reporting incidents on services to it's anti-social text line.
Apr 25, 2026 11:45
PODCAST: Vehicle protest under way on N4 near Dromod
A number of vehicles are parked in one lane, in a 'standstill' demonstration.
Apr 13, 2026 13:02
Rail passengers advised of delays to local service
Iarnród Éireann confirmed the disruption is due to to congestion caused by flooding at multiple locations.
Jan 27, 2026 07:39
Councillor clarifies rail remarks
Representatives moved to write to Iarnród Éireann objecting to any plans that might see trains skip smaller stations.
Jan 14, 2026 13:03
Irish Rail urged to prevent smaller station closures
Independent Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte is bringing forward a motion to next weeks Carrick on Shannon Municipal District meeting regarding the issue.
Jan 9, 2026 07:28
New Leitrim walkway will go to tender early next year
It got planning permission last year and recently got over half a million euro of state funding.
Dec 23, 2025 07:30
Councillors highlight major delays in land transfer process in Leitrim
Dromod councillor Sean McGowan says constituents are complaining about long delays in getting properties registered in their name.
Nov 8, 2025 14:07
New walkway from Rooskey to Dromod after funding boost
The 2km path will be built along the local road that links the two villages.
Nov 4, 2025 13:48
Local train passengers advised to expect disruptions this weekend
Irish Rail says the works are essential to improve track infrastructure and apologises for any inconvenience.
Nov 1, 2025 09:45
Major ongoing disruption to local train services
Oct 8, 2025 07:15
Green light for 19 new houses in Dromod
Tarmonbarry councillor Tom Crosby has got planning permission for three and four-bedroom houses.
Jul 17, 2025 07:20
Planning for long-awaited Carrick bypass to be lodged by the end of this year
Leitrim County Council says it hopes to submit the plans to An Bord Pleanála in the final three months of this year.
Mar 31, 2025 13:35
€3.5 million to be spent on housing development in Dromod if approved
Roscommon councillor Tom Crosby has lodged the plans with Leitrim County Council.
Mar 10, 2025 08:42Shannonside Newsletter
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