News - Leitrim

Government called on to provide hope to local marts by easing Covid restrictions

Marts have been conducting online sale sales for a number of months but there is no clear plan on when they can get back to normality

Apr 1, 2021 12:25

Garda Commissioner feels locating north-west HQ in Donegal will not affect local policing

The new Garda HQ for Sligo-Leitrim-Donegal will be based in Letterkenny which has upset many people who feel that it is too far away from areas of Leitrim.

Mar 29, 2021 12:30

Leitrim Gardaí seize substantial amount of drugs following roadside checkpoint

The vehicle of a man in his 30s was searched following positive readings of cocaine and cannabis from a roadside drugs test.

Mar 25, 2021 18:21

18 deaths and 683 new cases of Covid-19 identified nationally today

Following yesterday's report of no local cases, there have been five or less new cases of the virus reported in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon today.

Mar 24, 2021 18:10

Forestry companies called on to clean illegal dumping at plantations

There are more and more reports of illegal duping in forests and the responsibility for clearing it is sometimes unclear

Mar 23, 2021 12:53

Funding boost for outdoor amenities in Roscommon and Leitrim

14 projects across the country are to benefit from a total of €6m in funding, including projects in Roscommon and Leitrim

Mar 22, 2021 11:04

Rate of Covid-19 transmission in Longford a concern for health experts

Longford and Leitrim local electoral areas are bookending the national figures as the highest and lowest areas of Covid-19 transmission rates.

Mar 19, 2021 08:28

Leitrim Fire services urge public not to delay in reporting bog fires

Leitrim fire services are highlighting a mistaken assumption that members of the public will be charged a call-out fee for reporting forest or bog fires.

Mar 18, 2021 13:47

Leitrim County Council publishes public consultation for small housing project

Over 500 people are waiting for social housing across County Leitrim according to documents prepared by the Council.

Mar 15, 2021 11:02

Commemorating Selton Hill Ambush continues today

The Selton Hill Ambush was one of the most significant events in the war of Independence in Leitrim and had the largest loss of life on the IRA side in the county during the war.

Mar 14, 2021 08:30