News - Drumshanbo
Councillor welcomes progress on proposed works at Drumshanbo walkway
Cllr Enda McGloin had sought an update on the works at a recent meeting of Ballinamore Municipal District.
Oct 5, 2025 09:36
Cllr says there could be a fatality if safety works aren't carried out on a Co. Leitrim road
Cllr Enda McGloin says there was another 'near miss' reported on the L3306 in recent weeks.
Oct 1, 2025 17:45
Leitrim councillor demands overhaul of presidential nomination race
Cllr Enda McGloin raised the issue at yesterday's nomination seeking meeting, with 13 outlining their case to members.
Sep 18, 2025 08:15
Meeting in Drumshanbo to discuss proposed battery storage development
In November, Arigna LDES Limited were granted permission for the development in Arigna.
Sep 16, 2025 13:32
Gardaí issue appeal over Drumshanbo burglary
The incident occurred in the Lustia area on the night of the 4th of August.
Sep 3, 2025 12:30
One in eight homes in Leitrim are vacant - the highest in Ireland
Roscommon has the third highest, at over 10 per cent, while Longford has the sixth highest, at over 7 per cent.
Aug 26, 2025 08:03
Popular south Leitrim hotel comes under new management
The Lough Allen Hotel in Drumshanbo had been closed for a number of years and most recently used for Ukrainian refugees.
Aug 19, 2025 13:48
'Nationalist' event will NOT go ahead in Drumshanbo Community Centre
Hundreds of people had signed a petition calling for the event to be cancelled.
Aug 6, 2025 09:08
Over 1,000 Ukrainian children in schools across Shannonside region
There are 437 in primary and secondary schools in Leitrim, 204 in Longford, and 363 in Roscommon.
Aug 2, 2025 14:18
Over 400 tickets sold for Drumshanbo nationalist event - despite calls for cancellation
The Mise Éire festival is taking place on August 23rd in the Mayflower Community Centre, which has a capacity of 750.
Jul 31, 2025 13:22
Around 260 people sign petition calling for Leitrim event to be cancelled
The event says it's for those who cherish Irish culture and heritage and are united in celebrating our shared values.
Jul 30, 2025 13:30
Pre-tax profits at maker of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin decline by 25% last year
Pre-tax profits declined by 25% last year to €2.8m whilst revenues declined by 6% from €18.37m to €17.27m in the 12 months to the end of last September.
Jul 23, 2025 12:47
All of Leitrim council's clothes banks to remain closed
They shut in January, when the contractor pulled out and removed all the textile banks.
Jul 21, 2025 13:35
Gardai issue warning over van "acting suspiciously" in Drumshanbo
Gardai say the vehicle, with a registration of 191D12391 or 201D12391, acted suspiciously in the Drumshanbo area and surrounds.
Jul 19, 2025 09:37Shannonside Newsletter
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