News - Leitrim
Retired people seeking homes in scenic areas driving up local house prices
The data shows people heading into retirement are particularly interested in homes in coastal areas such as parts of Co. Leitrim, which is causing a rise in demand.
Mar 9, 2025 12:07
Over €90,000 secured for agricultural shows across region
The funding was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary.
Mar 8, 2025 16:20
Man arrested after firing gun in housing estate in Co. Leitrim
The scene is currently preserved for technical exam.
Mar 8, 2025 10:27
Leitrim Cllr renews call for Government to provide funding for local organisation
Northwest Stop is a voluntary community-based organisation that works to prevent suicide by informing, educating and promoting positive mental health.
Mar 5, 2025 13:18
Car sales continue to drop across Shannonside region, according to SIMI
Longford has seen the biggest drop in car sales in January and February compared to the same period last year.
Mar 4, 2025 17:04
Leitrim councillor calls on ESB to place strategic plan following storm
Some homes and businesses in the county were left without power for close to 3 weeks after the devastating storm.
Mar 3, 2025 13:30
Local Enterprise Week kicks off across the Shannonside Region
Dozens of events will take place across Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon this week focused on local businesses.
Mar 3, 2025 07:42
Call for rates discounts for Leitrim businesses damaged by Storm
The Leitrim Councillor believes many businesses have suffered severe costs following the damage of Storm Eowyn.
Mar 3, 2025 07:36
New findings reveal most popular baby names in Shannonside region
The CSO provided a breakdown of popular names per county for the year 2024.
Feb 28, 2025 17:13
Leitrim councillor calls for urgent meeting with forestry minister Michael Healy-Rae
He's looking for the council to have an input into the task force around mapping electricity lines through forestry plantations within Co. Leitrim.
Feb 27, 2025 17:28
Close to €1 million in funding secured for local sport partnerships
It comes as part of Sport Ireland's investment of €12 million in sports across the country.
Feb 27, 2025 17:22
Ukrainian woman living in Leitrim focusing on the positive on third anniversary of war
Daria Mezina fled Kyiv with her two teenage daughters when the war broke out in 2022, and has since found refuge in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Feb 24, 2025 17:56
Leitrim listed as one of the worst affected areas for lack of housing
The Daft.ie report provided a breakdown of market prices for homes across the country in the final three months of 2024.
Feb 24, 2025 13:46
Local TD says consultation is crucial over possibility of IPAS centre in Leitrim
Local residents are concerned that the proposal could hurt tourism and the local economy.
Feb 24, 2025 13:37Shannonside Newsletter
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