News - Leitrim
Man dies in Leitrim crash
The single-vehicle collision occurred at Mullaghycullen close to Drumcong shortly after 11pm last night.
May 18, 2026 12:34
Gardaí issue appeal for information over missing Leitrim man
When last seen on the 7th of May, he was wearing grey pants, a white t-shirt and a black jacket.
May 16, 2026 14:23
Weather conditions across region to take a turn for the worse this weekend
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen dry conditions with prolonged spells of sunshine.
May 15, 2026 17:24
HSE admits major gap in adult SLT services
The post, unfilled since the 2023 Pay and Numbers Strategy was introduced, has yet to be replaced despite efforts to secure agency cover.
May 15, 2026 13:17
Planned strike action by ambulance workers stood down
Union members staged a 24-hour work stoppage earlier this week in a dispute over pay and conditions.
May 14, 2026 17:41
Calls for increased toilet facilities along the River Shannon
Currently, both Carrick-on-Shannon and Dromod have such facilities, which includes showers.
May 14, 2026 13:33
Taking too long to finally deliver women's refuge to Leitrim, Seanad told
Senator Anne Rabbitte said there's a need for at least 280 refuge spaces across the country by the end of this year.
May 14, 2026 08:16
Local house prices continue to rise
The Central Statistics Office has published the latest Residential Property Price Index.
May 13, 2026 17:21
Co. Leitrim school gets green light for new astro-turf pitch
Leitrim County planners gave the project the green light with 8 conditions attached.
May 13, 2026 08:13
Two Leitrim primary schools to benefit from new special classes next year
Across the country 40 new special classes and 5 inclusive special classes have been announced for the 2026/2027 school year.
May 11, 2026 17:42
Concern over Carrick's paid parking proposals
Currently, a number of areas within the town provide free parking.
May 11, 2026 17:35
Childcare crisis impacting Leitrim
The local authority have been called to identify any building or sites which may be suitable for facility.
May 11, 2026 13:04
PODCAST: FTD Brothers moved by local support during Leitrim marathon
Jordon and Cian Adams are almost certain to develop frontotemporal dementia, which their mother, Geraldine, died from when she was just 52.
May 10, 2026 18:15
'FTD Brothers' to complete marathon in Co. Leitrim today
They're running over 26 miles in the Carrick-on-Shannon area.
May 10, 2026 09:12Shannonside Newsletter
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