News - Leitrim
Leitrim Cllr says overcrowded school in Carrick on Shannon is a fire hazard
Scoil Mhuire's pupil numbers have almost doubled over the past 10 years, with around 500 kids currently enrolled.
Sep 9, 2025 13:15
Low-hanging wires and leaning poles in South Leitrim months after Storm Éowyn
Councillor Maeve Reynolds says several landowners can't cut their hedges - even though hedge-cutting season started last week.
Sep 9, 2025 08:40
No resolution in sight for Leitrim water issues
There have been several major water bursts in the Ballinamore area recently - including last Friday morning.
Sep 8, 2025 16:58
Average size of a primary school class in Longford lowest in the country
The biggest classes are in Kildare, where there's a 23.8 pupil average, while Longford has the smallest average classes at 20.5 children.
Sep 8, 2025 08:21
Uisce Eireann to be grilled over major water problems in south Leitrim today
The semi-state company is meeting Leitrim County Council later this morning to discuss various issues.
Sep 8, 2025 07:41
Local Councillor say water network in South Leitrim needs to be upgraded
Uisce Éireann says it's working to restore supply after the burst between Ballinamore and Ardrum.
Sep 5, 2025 13:03
Another major water burst in Ballinamore, as supply stops
Uisce Eireann says it regrets the amount of bursts in the area recently.
Sep 5, 2025 09:24
Gardaí issue appeal over Drumshanbo burglary
The incident occurred in the Lustia area on the night of the 4th of August.
Sep 3, 2025 12:30
Still no reopening date for Leitrim's clothes banks
The banks were removed in January after the contractor responsible for managing them pulled out and took all textile units with them.
Sep 2, 2025 17:27
Local calls for centralised Garda Vetting system
Under the current system, applicants must apply for separate vetting for each organisation they wish to work or volunteer for.
Sep 2, 2025 13:26
Over €700,000 collected by local speed vans
Figures show gardaí have collected €32 million in fines using speed cameras since 2023.
Sep 2, 2025 13:22
Top US expert says Rooskey man Liam Farrell's body should be exhumed
Jeffrey Barnard was Dallas County's chief medical examiner for 33 years, before retiring last year.
Sep 1, 2025 13:05
School secretaries and caretakers on strike again today
Fórsa head of education, Andy Pike, says the state hasn't made any effort to talk to them.
Sep 1, 2025 08:24
Councillor demands more action on vacant buildings in Leitrim
The latest GeoDirectory Residential Buildings Report last week revealed that Leitrim has the highest number of vacant homes in Ireland - at nearly 12 per cent.
Sep 1, 2025 07:40Shannonside Newsletter
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