News - Leitrim
Compromise agreed over church reposing
In recent days, the Bishop met with a local delegation.
Mar 4, 2026 13:11
Increase in learner drivers receiving penalty points
It's an increase of 8 per cent from 2024, when 135 drivers were punished.
Mar 3, 2026 13:02
Local customers set for further fuel price surge
The increase follows warnings that petrol, diesel, electricity and home-heating oil could surge further in the wake of US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Mar 3, 2026 12:58
Concerns raised regarding a lack of emergency mental health services locally
Sinn Féin's Roisin Kenny is bringing forward a motion to today's council meeting on the issue.
Mar 2, 2026 08:14
New digital storymap of Mohill to be launched later this month
'Mohill Mo Scéal' brings heritage trails into the 21st century with a easy-to-use guided walk around the town.
Mar 1, 2026 08:54
Claims there's a home care crisis in Leitrim
Cllr Gary Prior is bringing forward a motion to next week's council meeting, calling for the Health Minister to meet with local representatives on the issue.
Feb 27, 2026 13:22
Over 500 local drivers slapped with penalty points for mobile-phone offence
More than 3,000 drivers got points for speeding, according to figures from the Department of Transport.
Feb 26, 2026 13:27
Almost one in six commercial buildings in Leitrim are vacant
Leitrim sees the highest figure locally at 18.1 per cent, marginally higher than Roscommon's 17. 8 per cent.
Feb 26, 2026 07:19
€1.5m allocated for upgrading rural roads in Shannonside region
Rural Development Minister Dara Calleary has allocated €17.5 million for Local Improvement Schemes throughout the country.
Feb 25, 2026 09:32
County Leitrim native elected as new DCU Student Union President
Ms McBride topped the poll, with 1,551 first preference votes and was elected on the first count.
Feb 24, 2026 17:55
Rent for a three-bed house in Roscommon rose by 11pc last year
Daft.ie found the average monthly bill was €1,545 in the last three months of 2025 - up 10.8 per cent on 2024.
Feb 24, 2026 08:12
Rents to increase for Leitrim council housing tenants next month
Leitrim County Council has been carrying out a rent review recently, for the first time in many years.
Feb 24, 2026 07:19
Public consultation regarding rezoning of land in Co. Leitrim to commence shortly
It's reported that "serious measures" are being considered to address councils which do not zone sufficient land for housing.
Feb 23, 2026 17:39
19 commencement notices issued across the region so far this year
That's one of the findings from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which has published its monthly figures.
Feb 22, 2026 13:16Shannonside Newsletter
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