News - Leitrim
Over 5,000 families to benefit from Back-to-School extension
For the first time, it will be extended to include two and three-year-olds.
Jun 3, 2026 14:59
Local students gear up for state exams
Over 1,800 students in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford are sitting their Leaving Cert exams
Jun 3, 2026 13:04
Local company left 'in limbo' due to closure of ticketing website
A message on the Tickets.ie website says Oshi Software Ltd, trading as Tickets.ie, has ceased trading.
Jun 3, 2026 12:53
Over 800 on social housing waiting lists locally
The social housing list data is based on figures published by the Housing Agency, as of November, 2025.
Jun 3, 2026 12:01
Report highlights local dereliction issues
Dwelling counts are based on 2022 CSO Census housing stock data.
Jun 2, 2026 17:22
New figures find decline in local crime
The figures are an analysis of more than 274,000 crimes recorded on the Garda Pulse system.
Jun 2, 2026 17:14
Births fall by 9 per cent in Leitrim
Births fell in Co Roscommon, dropping from 687 in 2024 to 670 in 2025.
Jun 2, 2026 12:57
New centre needed for youth mental health in Leitrim - senator
Research from the Sligo-Leitrim Children and Young People's Services Committee revealed the lived experiences of 223 young people.
Jun 2, 2026 07:24
Leitrim man celebrates one year smoke-free on World No Tobacco Day
At the time, Stephen was smoking up to 20 cigarettes a day.
May 31, 2026 08:15
New waterpark officially opened in Co. Leitrim this week
The Lough Allen Adventure Centre opened the new facility in Drumshanbo yesterday.
May 30, 2026 09:38
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
Temperatures set to remain high locally
Some parts of Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon saw temperatures hit the mid to high twenties earlier this week.
May 29, 2026 13:25
Calls for respite facility in south Leitrim
Currently, those who wish to access such services are being forced to travel long distances.
May 28, 2026 13:09
Carrigallen Vocational School could finally be set for much-needed extension
The Department of Education has given the green light for Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education and Training Board to buy a site beside Carrigallen Vocational School.
May 25, 2026 07:21Shannonside Newsletter
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