News - Leitrim
New report highlights Leitrim's GP shortage
New analysis by the Irish College of GPs has been published.
Apr 15, 2026 13:36
Dáil hears impact of lack of water supply in Leitrim
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny says the South Leitrim Water Scheme serves two thirds of the county's population.
Apr 15, 2026 13:33
Hopes new forestry minister will address local issues
Michael Healy-Rae's departure announcement yesterday means a fourth minister for forestry will be appointed in six years.
Apr 15, 2026 13:32
Condition of roads impacting local learners
Cllr Paddy Farrell raised the matter at this month's meeting of the local MD.
Apr 14, 2026 13:15
PODCAST: Cold case chief says Liam Farrell's death could be upgraded after exhumation
The Leitrim man's body was exhumed this morning - six years after he died.
Apr 10, 2026 13:57
Leitrim farmer on O'Connell street says support for protest is strong
Government will be meeting with official haulier, farming and forestry representative bodies later today, but despite claims last night its understood they won't be talking to protesters.
Apr 10, 2026 11:13
Appeal for information reissued over case of Liam Farrell
The 87-year-old was found dead at the back of his house in Rooskey in January 2020 in a bloodied and bruised state.
Apr 10, 2026 11:10
Body of Leitrim man Liam Farrell being exhumed
His official cause of death was a heart attack, but his family believes he was violently attacked beforehand.
Apr 10, 2026 09:49
Body of Leitrim man Liam Farrell to be exhumed today
The 87-year-old was found dead at the back of his house in Rooskey in January 2020, in a bloodied and bruised state.
Apr 10, 2026 07:16
Local property prices continue to rise
The latest MyHome.ie Property Price report has been published.
Apr 9, 2026 13:41
Over 4,000 working family payment recipients across local region
The Working Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly tax-free payment for employees with children.
Apr 5, 2026 14:37
New housing development in Carrick approved despite pollution concerns
They're planned for the Longford side of the town.
Apr 3, 2026 08:17
Over 700 HAP tenancies in Shannonside region
The figures come following a parliamentary question from Sinn Féin's Housing spokesperson, Eoin Ó Broin to Minister for Housing James Browne.
Apr 2, 2026 18:13
Over 17,000 school meal recipients locally
The objective of the School Meals Programme is to provide regular, nutritious food to children to support them in taking full advantage of the education provided to them.
Apr 2, 2026 18:12Shannonside Newsletter
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