News - Leitrim

Leitrim councillor says decline in mart sales could lead to rise in loneliness

There's been a 13-per-cent drop in cattle sales through marts in Connacht this year, according to the Irish Farmers Journal.

Jun 27, 2026 12:24

The figure was revealed in the Department of Housing's monthly report.

Jun 26, 2026 17:15

He was airlifted to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin and has since been pronounced dead.

Jun 26, 2026 14:25

It opened in October 2020, at a cost of nearly €14m, and replaced the outdated unit called St Columba's nearby.

Jun 26, 2026 13:03

Both Kilkenny and Longford have recently been included in the State's Intervention Area.

Jun 25, 2026 17:26

Ballinamore's Cowboys and Heroes is owed the money by tickets.ie, which closed recently.

Jun 25, 2026 13:31

You need a referral from your GP or another healthcare professional to access CAMHS.

Jun 24, 2026 16:58

The four one-bedroom apartments have been completed but have remained vacant since last December.

Jun 24, 2026 13:43

The Shannonside region, overall, is an area which particularly wants religious primary education to continue.

Jun 24, 2026 12:59

This report analysed house prices across April, May and June.

Jun 23, 2026 13:13

The warning comes into effect at midday today and remains in place until Friday morning.

Jun 23, 2026 07:39

Although the apartments have been completed, they've remained vacant since last December.

Jun 23, 2026 07:25

Independent councillor Micheál Frain, from Ballaghaderreen, says the figures are disappointing.

Jun 22, 2026 13:27

Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny says the figures for Leitrim are very disappointing.

Jun 22, 2026 13:21

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