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
Over 300 local people treated for heroin addiction last year
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
Over €6m for housing adaptation grants for Shannonside counties
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, announced the allocations this morning.
Mar 9, 2026 11:00
Leitrim third worst in Ireland for ghost estates
Fine Gael councillor Enda McGloin, from Drumshanbo, says it's a disappointing statistic.
Mar 9, 2026 09:53
Major extension announced for Carrick-on-Shannon Community School
The announcement was made under the additional school accommodation scheme.
Mar 6, 2026 13:52
Local patients wait for home care support
Waiting lists for home care support in parts of the Shannonside region are the highest in the country.
Mar 6, 2026 13:41
Minister approves exhumation of Liam Farrell's remains
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
Body of Liam Farrell to be exhumed
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
Local motorists arrested for drug driving
The RSA and customs also detected a number of offences.
Mar 5, 2026 13:39
Local consumers feeling the pinch at the pumps
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
'Unacceptable delays' impact local cancer patients
Hundreds of patients in the region are waiting beyond recommended timeframes for a colonoscopy and radiation therapy.
Mar 4, 2026 17:51
Appeal issued over Carrick assault
The victim, a man aged in his 60s did not require hospital treatment at the time.
Mar 4, 2026 17:50
Local residents warned of scam
People are being asked not return any unfamiliar calls or use any QR codes.
Mar 4, 2026 17:41
Calls for reform to habitual residence condition
One such incidence sees a woman who lives in county Fermanagh look after a family member in county Leitrim.
Mar 4, 2026 13:17Shannonside Newsletter
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