News - Leitrim
Bank Holiday water safety appeal launched
Water Safety Ireland have issued a warning, as many take to the water across the Easter weekend.
Apr 2, 2026 13:44
Local region set for status yellow wind warning
The alert will be in operation until midnight on Saturday.
Apr 2, 2026 13:40
Two fatal road crashes locally so far this year
Nationally, road deaths are now more than 5 per cent higher than for the same period last year.
Apr 2, 2026 13:39
Gardaí issue appeal ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
A higher volume of traffic than usual is expected on roads in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon over the weekend.
Apr 2, 2026 13:37
Fuel crisis meeting to take place in Leitrim
Last Saturday, over 400 people who turned out at a similar meeting in Portlaoise to demand the reduction of the cost of diesel.
Apr 2, 2026 13:34
Calls for easing of local planning laws
It's felt current regulations have put a number of stumbling blocks in place.
Apr 2, 2026 13:33
Plans for astro turf pitch at Leitrim school
The plans include a new all weather playing pitch with fencing and netting.
Apr 2, 2026 12:56
Appeal issued over Ballinamore burglary
A number of items of jewellery were taken during the course of the incident:
Apr 1, 2026 17:15
Leitrim councillor asks watchdog to investigate 'significant variation' in fuel prices
The government cut excise duty on petrol and diesel last week, in response to the Iran war.
Apr 1, 2026 13:00
Electric car sales double in Shannonside region
A total of 196 were registered in Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon between January and March - up from 94 in the same period last year.
Apr 1, 2026 12:52
46pc increase in local drivers given EV grants last year
Tarmonbarry councillor Tom Crosby says the grants should be higher to incentivise people to switch.
Apr 1, 2026 07:40
Storm Éowyn aftermath still impacting Leitrim, Tánaiste told
Simon Harris held a meeting with Fine Gael members of Leitrim County Council and other local authorities last week.
Mar 31, 2026 17:23
U-turn on blister packs for vulnerable patients welcomed locally
The government initially decided the state would not cover the cost of the packs for medicines.
Mar 31, 2026 17:04
Liam Farrell's death could be upgraded to murder after exhumation, cold case expert reveals
Liam Farrell was found dead at the back of his house in Rooskey in January 2020, in a bloodied and bruised state.
Mar 31, 2026 16:58Shannonside Newsletter
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