News - Gary Prior
Over ten thousand attend Night and Day Festival in Boyle this weekend
Cowboys and Heroes is taking place in Ballinamore whilst over ten thousand people are expected to attend the Night and Day Festival at Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle.
May 30, 2026 08:46
€7m overhaul of derelict Ballinamore courthouse to go to planning
A feasibility study previously examined how it could be used for the community - including a John McGahern cultural experience.
May 25, 2026 13:30
Concerns raised locally about qualification of private home care workers
Councillor Gary Prior is raising a motion at next week's county council meeting to increase checks on staff hired by private home care services.
May 1, 2026 14:08
'It's time for Micheál Martin to step down' - Leitrim Fianna Fáil councillor
Cllr Gary Prior was speaking following the no confidence vote in the Government earlier this week.
Apr 16, 2026 17:35
U-turn on blister packs for vulnerable patients welcomed locally
The government initially decided the state would not cover the cost of the packs for medicines.
Mar 31, 2026 17:04
€1.5m allocated for upgrading rural roads in Shannonside region
Rural Development Minister Dara Calleary has allocated €17.5 million for Local Improvement Schemes throughout the country.
Feb 25, 2026 09:32
Only 19 small roads addressed under LIS in Leitrim last year
The scheme involves the state and homeowners jointly paying for the upgrade of small roads and laneways.
Feb 11, 2026 13:42
Local MD Cathaoirleach looks forward to 2026
A Fianna Fáil representative, Cllr Prior was first elected to the local authority in 2024.
Jan 2, 2026 11:40
Sites identified for mobile generators in Leitrim
Director of services David Minton told members of Ballinamore Municipal District this week that the generators can be expected well in advance of the end of January.
Dec 16, 2025 07:25
Work under way on million-euro Carrick respite facility
The five-bed development will be located at Autumn View in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Oct 7, 2025 08:13
€2m announced for addressing water woes near Ballinamore
Uisce Eireann says almost two miles of watermains will be replaced between Fenagh and Ardrum reservoir.
Aug 29, 2025 13:13
€900,000 secured for upgrades of local roads and laneways
These are extra allocations for this year, under the Local Improvement Scheme.
Aug 7, 2025 13:12
Major leak on main water supply for Ballinamore area
Uisce Éireann crews have been on the ground since this morning trying to fix the trunk line into the local reservoir.
Jul 18, 2025 13:02
Leitrim council plans to roll out emergency preparedness handbook
Fianna Fáil councillor Gary Prior called for the initiative at a Leitrim County Council meeting - and it was backed by his colleagues.
Jul 9, 2025 13:12Shannonside Newsletter
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