News - Leitrim
Call for clarity on long-promised domestic violence refuge in Leitrim
It's one of nine counties in Ireland that doesn't have one.
Aug 30, 2025 13:53
Heritage event takes place in Carrick-on-Shannon tonight
St George's Church in Carrick on Shannon will host Echoes in Stone: Kept Voices.
Aug 30, 2025 11:09
Leitrim Cllr calls on local authority to ensure there's sufficient disabled parking bays
Independent Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte is bringing forward a motion to next week's Leitrim County Council meeting.
Aug 28, 2025 16:36
Met Éireann warning motorists in Leitrim about difficult driving conditions
A status yellow rain warning remains in place until 6pm this evening.
Aug 28, 2025 13:09
Leitrim Cllr calls for property owners to be given at least €100,000 to refurbish a derelict home
Leitrim has the highest number of vacant homes in Ireland, at nearly 12% - and a further 3.4% are derelict.
Aug 26, 2025 13:08
Only nine homes available to rent in Co Leitrim on two property websites
The average price of a rental home in the county has increased by almost 11% over the past year.
Aug 25, 2025 16:30
Leitrim and Roscommon named as two of the least EV-ready counties
Two counties in the Shannonside region have been named as the some of the least Electric vehicle-ready counties according to a new study.
Aug 25, 2025 11:15
Glowing HIQA reports for local centres
Inspections took place earlier this year, the details of which have been published this week.
Aug 22, 2025 13:41
Popular Leitrim pub wins 'People's Choice' at Bar of the Year Awards
McHugh's Pub in Carrick-on-Shannon took home the award for Connacht/Ulster as well as the overall award last night.
Aug 19, 2025 18:07
Just over 9,000 passports issued locally in first six months of 2025
The figures come as the Department of Transport is urging the public to check their passport expiration date prior to travelling and apply for their renewal early.
Aug 19, 2025 07:51
Residents in south Leitrim experiencing water shortages today
Amid the prolonged dry spell of weather conditions, the levels at Ardrum Reservoir in Ballinamore are currently low.
Aug 18, 2025 13:10
Local crews responded to 474 fires last year
Chimneys remain the leading cause of house fires, followed by flues, hot ashes and soot, according to fire service figures.
Aug 18, 2025 13:07
PODCASTS: Dangerous drivers performing 'doughnuts' in south Leitrim
Aug 11, 2025 16:30
Family of missing Mohill man issue urgent appeal for information
21-year-old David O'Callaghan was last seen in Boyle late on Friday night.
Aug 11, 2025 09:14Shannonside Newsletter
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