News - Leitrim
Leitrim TD accuses 'fascist elements' of spreading rumours to create fear
Rumours had emerged that refugees and asylum seekers were to be moved into locations in Carrick in Shannon.
Feb 7, 2023 13:24
Permission granted for accessible accommodation at Leitrim guest house
County planners green lit the project with 13 conditions attached including a provision requiring the three family pods to be used for short term letting only.
Feb 7, 2023 11:53
Success for Shannonside region wedding suppliers at national awards
Dianne's Floral designs bases in Dromod was crowned Connacht florist of the year while Headerz Hair Studio Ballaghaderreen was crowned both national and Connacht hair and beauty salon of the year.
Feb 5, 2023 09:14
Longford Eurovision hopefuls urge public for support tonight
Votes can be cast via text after the acts have finished performing. The best of luck to Kofi and Nevlonne!
Feb 3, 2023 17:42
Start of 2023 sees major increase in local electric vehicle sales
Roscommon saw an almost doubling in numbers of new EVs purchased.
Feb 3, 2023 08:43
Drinks industry in Ireland deserves better recognition argues Leitrim distiller
Founder of the Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo and new Drinks Ireland Chairperson, Pat Rigney, says the drinks industry is too often misrepresented and maligned in Ireland.
Feb 2, 2023 17:35
Biodiversity Officers approved for Longford and Leitrim
Leitrim and Longford have been approved for funding and the government hopes to fill the positions by September.
Feb 2, 2023 13:29
13 applications made for AIMS funding in Shannonside region last year
AIM level 5 provides funding to pre-school providers towards the cost of minor building alterations or the installation of specialist equipment or appliances, which may be required depending on an individual child’s needs.
Feb 2, 2023 13:21
Leitrim Councillor calls on HSE to change mental health admissions process
Councillor Dolan raised the issue at a recent M.D. meeting in Ballinamore.
Feb 2, 2023 07:15
Deer not root cause of road collisions argues Roscommon resident
It follows claims from a Fianna Fáil TD, following a collision between his vehicle and a deer, that the deer population in Ireland is out of control and culling needs to continue.
Feb 1, 2023 13:15
Lack of housing leaving successful asylum seekers in local Direct Provision centres
The residents, who have been successfully granted asylum, cannot find a home in order to leave the centres
Jan 31, 2023 14:02
Increase in Leitrim drunkenness offences
There were five more cases of drunkenness recorded in the county this month, compared to two in January of 2022
Jan 31, 2023 11:38
Local Covid levels drop following Christmas spike
Health experts are warning people not to get complacent as respiratory illnesses continue to flood ED Departments.
Jan 30, 2023 15:42
Leitrim principal renews call for new school building
The petition has been launched this week.
Jan 30, 2023 14:06Shannonside Newsletter
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