News - Leitrim
Up to 10 per cent rise in local homes
Dec 19, 2025 13:12
Over 600 benefit locally from pay-related benefit
The maximum rate is 450 euro a week, and you can get it for up to nine months.
Dec 18, 2025 13:14
Role of volunteers praised as local theatre receives funding boost
Minister Jerry Buttimer visited Ballinamore today to make the announcement.
Dec 17, 2025 17:37
Junior Minister to visit Ballinamore later this morning
He'll visit The Island Theatre in the town at 11.30am.
Dec 17, 2025 07:27
42nd anniversary of deaths of local soldier and Garda recruit in Leitrim
Gardai launched a major rescue operation, and, on December 14th, the focus of the nationwide search switched to Co Leitrim.
Dec 16, 2025 18:06
Local TD highlights apprenticeship investments
Dec 16, 2025 13:21
Flu rates in Leitrim higher than national average
The weekly snapshot, based on cases confirmed in a laboratory per 100,000 population in each county, are reported over a three-week rolling rate.
Dec 16, 2025 13:08
Calls for works on troublesome Leitrim routes
Bridges over the Aghnacashlaun and Yellow rivers are said to be in a state of disrepair.
Dec 16, 2025 13:04
Bus Éireann announce fare price increase
According to the operator, the fare increases reflect a continued rise in operating costs and support essential investment in its fleet.
Dec 16, 2025 12:57
Urgent call for respite beds at Ballinamore Community Hospital
With ongoing concerns over overcrowding at larger facilities, it's felt supports closer to home may offer vital short-term relief to families.
Dec 15, 2025 17:23
Calls for measures to be put in place at dangerous Leitrim junction
This follows a number of near misses by those exiting Drumcoura Cross on to the R204 at Drumlea.
Dec 15, 2025 15:10
Status Yellow rain warning in place across the Shannonside region
The alert covers all of Connacht, including counties Leitrim and Roscommon, with heavy rain bringing an increased risk of surface water and river flooding.
Dec 14, 2025 10:23
Appeal issued over car suspected in Leitrim burglaries
Gardaí are seeking to intercept a silver BMW 5 Series, 2008/2009 model.
Dec 12, 2025 15:55
Flood relief works to take place on River Shannon
Machinery will be deployed to clear silt, remove fallen trees, and eliminate other blockages in Jamestown and other areas.
Dec 11, 2025 13:07Shannonside Newsletter
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