News - Leitrim
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 17:40
Leitrim anti-fracking campaigners protesting outside the Dáil today
It's part of a national demonstration against a liquefied natural gas facility planned for Munster.
Jul 15, 2025 14:00
Normal water supply restored to most areas in south Leitrim
The towns of Drumshanbo and Ballinamore have normal supply restored.
Jul 15, 2025 10:20
Night-time restrictions in place following water disruption in South Leitrim
Residents in Drumshanbo, Ballinamore, Keshcarrigan, Fenagh, Cloone and surrounding areas are experiencing disruption today.
Jul 14, 2025 17:34
Thunderstorm warning for region to take effect this afternoon
Connacht will come under a thunderstorm warning from 3pm to 10 o'clock tonight.
Jul 13, 2025 13:21
Councillor slams government over lack of funding to upgrade Leitrim roads
The Community Involvement Scheme sees the community and the state jointly funding these roads.
Jul 13, 2025 12:30
Local animal rights activist urges owners to keep an eye on pets over warm spells
A status yellow high temperature warning came into affect at midday for Roscommon and Leitrim.
Jul 11, 2025 13:02
Local Citizens Info rep says new registry will help cut down on scam texts
From October 3rd, messages from unregistered businesses will be blocked entirely.
Jul 9, 2025 08:17
17 local post offices have closed in the past 10 years
The figures were released in response to a parliamentary question from Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane.
Jul 8, 2025 13:24
Leitrim councillors calling for commercial rates to be wiped out for private childcare providers
Fine Gael councillor Maeve Reynolds says they're facing rising costs - along with capped income.
Jul 8, 2025 11:42Shannonside Newsletter
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