News - Leitrim
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 13:34
Over 1,500 local applicants waiting for driving test at the end of June
It comes as waiting times at Carrick-on-Shannon and Roscommon test centres have reached the target of less than 10 weeks.
Jul 21, 2025 13:33
Over 170 Shannonside homes redeveloped under vacant property grant
While 588 applications have so far been approved across the three counties -- of these, 179 were issued Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants upon completion of works.
Jul 21, 2025 07:42
Leitrim residents still waiting on support after Storm Éowyn, says councillor
Sinn Féin councillor Roisin Kenny says people have yet to receive correspondence in relation to their application for the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme.
Jul 20, 2025 14:31
Leitrim historian supports calls to teach National Anthem in schools
Amhrán na bhFiann is not mandatory learning at school but the government is being encouraged to make it a compulsory part of the curriculum.
Jul 20, 2025 12:54
Gardai issue warning over van "acting suspiciously" in Drumshanbo
Gardai say the vehicle, with a registration of 191D12391 or 201D12391, acted suspiciously in the Drumshanbo area and surrounds.
Jul 19, 2025 09:37
16-bedroom Rooskey property, previously earmarked for refugees, goes on sale
The Department of Migration recently turned down an offer to accommodate refugees in the property.
Jul 18, 2025 21:50
Number of asylum seekers 'substantially down on last year' - Minister Calleary
It comes as the Department of Migration confirmed international protection applicants will not be accommodated in Academy House on Goff Street in Roscommon Town.
Jul 18, 2025 12:51
Over 14,800 motorists across region got penalty points so far this year
The top five penalty point offences include speeding, holding a mobile phone while driving, and driving without reasonable consideration.
Jul 17, 2025 17:35
New project launched to support local elderly women in residential care
The Community Linkage Project is managed by Age Friendly Ireland and funded by the Women's Health Fund in the Department of Health.
Jul 17, 2025 12:48
LISTEN: Victim offers substantial reward after major equipment theft in Ballinamore
Thieves broke into Leitrim Steel and Shuttering's yard in Ballinamore on Monday night or yesterday morning.
Jul 16, 2025 13:20
Nearly 200 Shannonside women had abortions last year
The Department of Health says there were 66 in Roscommon, 81 in Longford and 49 in Leitrim.
Jul 15, 2025 20:38
HIQA raises concerns around Garda vetting & safeguarding within local foster care service
A HIQA report released today found two non-compliances at the Sligo Leitrim and West Cavan service.
Jul 15, 2025 17:40Shannonside Newsletter
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