News - Leitrim
Minister hails Local Improvement Scheme as key rural partnership
Minister for Public Expenditure and Infrastructure, Jack Chambers, was speaking at Áras an Chontae in Longford Town yesterday.
Aug 9, 2025 11:16
Over 3,400 without power across Shannonside Region following Storm Floris
Outages are affecting 1,777 customers in Ballaghaderreen, 822 in Boyle, 818 in Longford, and 64 in Arigna.
Aug 4, 2025 09:34
Leitrim under weather warning as Storm Floris brings wind and rain
Met Éireann says the west and north-west will bear the brunt of the storm, with strong gusts and heavy downpours expected.
Aug 3, 2025 13:26
Status Yellow wind and rain warning issued for Leitrim on Monday
Met Éireann says Storm Floris will bring strong and gusty winds, along with heavy rain, as it makes landfall tomorrow night.
Aug 2, 2025 13:15
Rooskey man Liam Farrell's body should be exhumed - cold case expert
The 87-year-old was found dead outside his home in Rooskey in January 2020, and his family believes he was attacked.
Aug 1, 2025 12:43
1 in 7 primary school classes in Co Leitrim have more than 30 children
Education Minister Helen McEntee says, at the end of the school term, there were 24 classes in Leitrim, 15 in Longford, and 23 in Roscommon, with over 30 kids.
Aug 1, 2025 07:39
Garda Commissioner says death of Leitrim man is an ongoing investigation
The Farrells met with Drew Harris at Garda HQ today.
Jul 31, 2025 13:45
Over 400 tickets sold for Drumshanbo nationalist event - despite calls for cancellation
The Mise Éire festival is taking place on August 23rd in the Mayflower Community Centre, which has a capacity of 750.
Jul 31, 2025 13:22
Family of Liam Farrell to meet Garda commissioner later today
Drew Harris is meeting Liam Farrell's sons at Garda Headquarters in Dublin.
Jul 31, 2025 08:12
Man in his 70's found dead in a campervan in Co. Leitrim yesterday
His remains were taken to the Mortuary at Sligo University Hospital for a post-mortem examination, the results of which will determine the course of the investigation.
Jul 30, 2025 14:52
Some Leitrim residents still without water after latest burst
Those living in the Corraleehan area are facing further delays as they wait for reservoirs to replenish.
Jul 25, 2025 13:52
Councillor calls for urgent meeting with Uisce Éireann over Leitrim leaks
It follows another significant burst in the south of the county.
Jul 23, 2025 09:15
Uisce Éireann crews working to restore water in south Leitrim
Repair works are due to be completed by 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Jul 23, 2025 07:43
Over €3.4 million allocated for Roscommon and Leitrim water infrastructure
The allocation comes under the multi-annual Rural Water Programme, and provides capital investment to improve water services in rural areas.
Jul 22, 2025 13:34Shannonside Newsletter
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