News - Leitrim
Missing Leitrim man located safe and well
40-year-old Roman Hryn was reported missing from Ballinamore last Friday.
May 22, 2026 13:13
Local chef outlines struggles in business
He's been in business for 18 years but says recent months have been extremely challenging.
May 22, 2026 13:09
Dáil hears flooding impacting septic tanks in Leitrim
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny says nests for rare birds are also washed away in these situations.
May 22, 2026 13:03
Hopes for spin offs following Longford superintendent appointment
Tomás Watters will commence his new role on May 25th, transferring from Galway.
May 21, 2026 17:14
Funding allocated to community action projects
The successful projects were announced today by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
May 21, 2026 17:11
Local walking trails to benefit from funding
This funding is being provided to resurface, re-route and enhance walking trails.
May 21, 2026 13:09
Local TD calls for resolution in ambulance dispute
Unions representing more than two thousand ambulance workers, paramedics and EMTs are meeting with HSE officials in the Labour Court again today, after renewed negotiations began on Monday.
May 21, 2026 13:04
Wet weather set to continue
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen torrential rain in recent days.
May 20, 2026 13:34
Rents soared by 8pc in Leitrim in one year
They rose by 3.7 per cent in Co Roscommon in the 12-month period to this March.
May 20, 2026 08:23
Sadness in south Leitrim after death of man in crash
Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision involving a tractor Mullaghycullen shortly before 11pm last night.
May 18, 2026 16:56
Over 20 million vapes sold in Ireland last year not recycled
In the 20 countries in which the organisation operates, it found just 6 per cent came back for recycling.
May 18, 2026 13:27
Over 50 with early onset dementia locally
It's according to estimates from the HSE, revealed by Junior Health Minister Kieran O'Donnell.
May 18, 2026 13:07
Figures reveal cost of local IPAS accommodation
The state is accommodating over 33,000 people in over 300 IPAS centres around the country.
May 18, 2026 13:02Shannonside Newsletter
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