News - Leitrim
Drug-related intimidation cases rise locally
Drug-related intimidation is a pervasive and under-reported form of criminal activity that affects individuals, families and communities in Ireland.
May 8, 2026 18:14
Leitrim people still can't afford to heat their homes, Dáil told
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny was speaking during a Labour motion, which calls for a mini-Budget.
May 8, 2026 13:07
Five official Darkness Into Light walks to take place locally tomorrow
Hundreds of people will line the streets of local towns, to raise funds for a suicide and self-harm prevention charity.
May 8, 2026 07:16
No injuries following County Leitrim crash
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the two vehicle collision on the Old Dublin Road in Carrick-on-Shannon.
May 7, 2026 17:53
Dáil hears of local capital gains tax impact
May 7, 2026 13:29
Fears for unemployment level amid fuel price caps
Felim Gurn says they should be capped at 1 euro and 80 cents a litre for a few months.
May 7, 2026 13:26
Calls for 'Peterhead Ten' plaque in Ballinamore
They were held in the brutal granite quarries of Scotland for four years, and eventually returned by train to Ballinamore.
May 7, 2026 13:25
Over 850 children wait for CAMHS appointment locally
Camhs provides assessment and treatment for young people aged under 18 who are experiencing mental health difficulties, such as depression, anxiety or dealing with an eating disorder.
May 7, 2026 13:18
Support given to proposed Ballinamore attraction
An old convent in Aghadark will be turned into a 12-room aparthotel, cafe and restaurant - if planners give it the green light.
May 6, 2026 17:33
Gardaí appeal for information following criminal damage in Co. Leitrim
The incidents occurred in two separate locations in Carrick-on-Shannon.
May 6, 2026 13:21
Leitrim councillor says speeding drivers should face 'Kids Court', where children confront offenders
Paddy O'Rourke is calling on Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to introduce the system.
May 6, 2026 09:34
Concern over homecare quality in Leitrim
That's according to Fianna Fáil councillor Gary Prior, who was speaking at a Leitrim County Council meeting today.
May 5, 2026 17:34
Warnings issued over phone use on tractors
Inspections are to be carried out in some parts of the country, with the aim of checking for phone use.
May 5, 2026 13:37Shannonside Newsletter
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