News - Leitrim

Longford Agricultural Show welcomes funding boost for this year's event

Longford Agricultural Show was held for the first time in 1902 and has evolved into a family and musical event attended by thousands every year.

Mar 9, 2026 13:40

Nationally, 7,290 people were given opioid substitution treatment, under the medical card scheme, last year - up 96 from the previous year.

Mar 9, 2026 12:55

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, announced the allocations this morning.

Mar 9, 2026 11:00

Fine Gael councillor Enda McGloin, from Drumshanbo, says it's a disappointing statistic.

Mar 9, 2026 09:53

The announcement was made under the additional school accommodation scheme.

Mar 6, 2026 13:52

Waiting lists for home care support in parts of the Shannonside region are the highest in the country.

Mar 6, 2026 13:41

Mr Farrell's bruised and bloodied body was found outside his home in the village of Rooskey, Co Leitrim in January 2020.

Mar 6, 2026 13:38

Mr Farrell was discovered outside his house in Rooskey in 2020 and an initial examination concluded that he died from natural causes.

Mar 5, 2026 18:06

The RSA and customs also detected a number of offences.

Mar 5, 2026 13:39

Increases of up to 16 cent per litre for motor fuel have been reported following the outbreak of war in Iran.

Mar 4, 2026 17:53

Hundreds of patients in the region are waiting beyond recommended timeframes for a colonoscopy and radiation therapy.

Mar 4, 2026 17:51

The victim, a man aged in his 60s did not require hospital treatment at the time.

Mar 4, 2026 17:50

People are being asked not return any unfamiliar calls or use any QR codes.

Mar 4, 2026 17:41

One such incidence sees a woman who lives in county Fermanagh look after a family member in county Leitrim.

Mar 4, 2026 13:17

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