News - Leitrim
Local men's sheds awarded over €40,000 in funding
A total of 19 sheds will benefit from the funding.
May 5, 2026 07:35
Leitrim councillors calling for USC to be abolished next year
Independent Councillors James Gilmartin and Irene Guckian Rabbitte are bringing motion's on the issue to next weeks Leitrim County Council meeting.
May 2, 2026 14:34
Leitrim playing host to its own camino this morning
Organisers are hoping to make the camino an annual event and everyone is welcome on the day.
May 2, 2026 09:30
Annual Leitrim Ploughing Championships kick off in Carrigallen today
It follows the postponement of the event on Easter Saturday due to poor weather.
May 2, 2026 08:42
Local hot meal provider calls for extra government supports
It's due to a rise in the cost of fuel and food in the past twelve months.
May 1, 2026 17:24
Over 650 local applications approved under Help-to-Buy scheme since 2020
It assists first-time purchasers in buying a new property, or one which has been recently converted into a dwelling and not previously lived in.
May 1, 2026 14:11
Concerns raised locally about qualification of private home care workers
Councillor Gary Prior is raising a motion at next week's county council meeting to increase checks on staff hired by private home care services.
May 1, 2026 14:08
Gardai appeal for help to track down Leitrim burglars after Newtowngore break-in
Gardai say a dark-coloured BMW estate was involved and the occupants were offering power-washing services.
Apr 30, 2026 08:24
Sharp increase in number of children referred to autism support workers in Sligo/Leitrim
The initiative was introduced by the Home Youth Liaison Service in 2024.
Apr 29, 2026 13:25
Up to nine refugee centres in Leitrim could close, under government plans
It's after the government announced it's to begin withdrawing state accommodation from Ukrainians.
Apr 29, 2026 10:27
Lack of running tracks across region highlighted in the Seanad
They are the only counties in Ireland that don't have a track for local athletes to train on.
Apr 25, 2026 12:53
Over 110 local adults living in emergency accommodation in March
The figure was revealed in the Department of Housing's monthly report.
Apr 24, 2026 17:55
Temperatures set to remain high across Shannonside region
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen a soar in recent days.
Apr 24, 2026 17:40
CSO report highlights remote living
The Central Statistics Office's report examines social and economic characteristics of life in Ireland across urban and rural areas.
Apr 23, 2026 13:08Shannonside Newsletter
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