News - Leitrim
Temperatures set to continue to rise
Temperatures are set to hit the high 20s in some parts of the country this week.
Jul 6, 2026 13:09
Local counties below average Leaving Cert retention rate
The Department of Education and Youth published figures earlier today.
Jul 6, 2026 12:53
Electricity standing charges impacting local customers
Storm Éowyn resulted severe impact on families, farms and businesses, particularly locally.
Jul 6, 2026 12:50
Sharp rise in new EV registrations across Shannonside region
That's according to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.
Jul 5, 2026 15:06
Increase in average price of houses bought locally under First Home Scheme
The scheme provides funding to first-time buyers who are mortgage approved but still cannot cover the cost of a new-build home.
Jul 4, 2026 11:12
Leitrim-based Ukrainian couple jailed for laundering over €380,000
32-year-old Ihor Samotos and 24-year-old Sabina Kolukhonova both pleaded guilty to laundering the money at Gulliver's Retail Park in Santry last October.
Jul 3, 2026 17:43
Leitrim man who died in crash remembered as a loving partner and father
The late Mr Taylor, who was in his 30s is survived by his fiancé, Lisa, and two children - Jack and Amy-Lee.
Jul 3, 2026 13:20
Funeral of Leitrim crash victim to take place today
The funeral mass is taking place in St Patrick's Church, Ballinamore at 12 noon.
Jul 3, 2026 07:18
Hopes new perlocution system will benefit local housing
Poor soil drainage in the county has made it difficult to get planning permission for rural homes.
Jul 1, 2026 17:27
Funeral details announced for man who died in crash in Co. Leitrim last week
Daniel Taylor from Ballinamore died following a single vehicle collision last Thursday morning.
Jul 1, 2026 07:20
Future of popular local carnival in doubt
It was confirmed this week that the voluntary committee members would not be involved next year.
Jun 30, 2026 17:49
Staffing and capacity 'major issues' at local mental health unit
The Mental Health Commission raised concerns about a 'further decline' in the standard of the Sligo-Leitrim unit.
Jun 28, 2026 13:30
Over 14,000 patients attend local A&E departments in first four months of 2026
The figures come following a question by county Leitrim councillor Felim Gurn at this week's meeting of the Regional Health Forum West.
Jun 28, 2026 09:11Shannonside Newsletter
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