News - James Gilmartin
Leitrim councillors calling for USC to be abolished next year
Independent Councillors James Gilmartin and Irene Guckian Rabbitte are bringing motion's on the issue to next weeks Leitrim County Council meeting.
May 2, 2026 14:34
Shannonside sports partnerships allocated almost €1m
Leitrim is getting almost €227,000, with Longford allocated nearly €312,000, and Roscommon getting almost €402,000.
Jan 21, 2026 10:53
15 local schools haven't applied for free meals
All primary schools in the country are now eligible for the scheme.
Dec 1, 2025 13:53
Some small schools excluded from hot meals scheme - Leitrim councillor
The government has said the scheme is in the process of being extended to all primary schools.
Nov 4, 2025 16:31
Rooskey meals supplier wants inspections of school lunches
All primary schools are now eligible for free hot school meals.
Aug 28, 2025 16:31
Leitrim councillor calls for improvements in school meals - not chicken nuggets and chips
All primary schools are now eligible for free hot school meals, but not secondary schools.
Aug 27, 2025 13:14
Leitrim councillor concerned by teenagers vaping unregulated cannabis
He says they're in retail outlets selling vaping supplies.
Jul 8, 2025 13:28
Don't scrap the need for forestry felling licences - Leitrim councillor
10 per cent of all forestry in Leitrim was knocked down in the storm - but landowners still need felling licences to clear the timber.
Feb 20, 2025 14:12
PODCAST: Comeback kids Harkin and Scanlon reflect on general election success
Fianna Fáil's Eamon Scanlon and Independent TD Marian Harkin took the third and fourth seats respectively, who were elected on the 13th count.
Dec 3, 2024 14:28Shannonside Newsletter
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