News - Leitrim
Latest CSO figures show that Leitrim is without a Catholic ethos secondary school
Secondary Schools in the Shannonside region catered for close to 12 thousand students last year across 25 individual schools.
Nov 21, 2024 13:22
Calls for Ballinamore Ambulance Centre to be established
Deputy Marian Harkin says current ambulance response times in Leitrim are unacceptable.
Nov 17, 2024 09:49
Feighan says new NS building in Carrick will be progressed as soon as a site is confirmed
Scoil Mhuire's pupil numbers have almost doubled in the past 10 years, with nearly 500 children at the moment.
Nov 15, 2024 13:10
PODCAST: Second general election debate with Sligo-Leitrim candidates
There are 16 declared candidates so far – four in Leitrim and 12 in Sligo.
Nov 14, 2024 17:24
Leitrim Councillor hits out at decision to raise commercial rates by 5%
Council officials stated at the meeting that should the 5% increase be refused, then a number of high profile projects would be shelved due to lack of funding.
Nov 14, 2024 13:12
Party for Animal Welfare to run candidate in Sligo Leitrim constituency
There are three times as many candidates in Sligo than Leitrim, with 12 in Sligo and four in Leitrim.
Nov 13, 2024 18:07
Met Éireann issues fog warning for Leitrim and Roscommon
It begins at 6pm and runs until 10am tomorrow morning.
Nov 12, 2024 11:55
Man charged over damage to election posters in Carrick
The man in his 50s was arrested on Sunday after a report was made to Gardaí.
Nov 12, 2024 11:52
Local learner drivers waiting up to 26 weeks to take test
Despite efforts by the Road Safety Authority to reduce the delay in getting a test, no-shows have increased on an average monthly basis.
Nov 11, 2024 14:18
Decision day on 5pc rates hike for Leitrim businesses
Council management has made the controversial proposal but says the money would be spent on key infrastructure.
Nov 11, 2024 07:38
Gardaí in Carrick warning of pickpockets in public spaces
They are appealing for witnesses after a woman on the Dublin to Sligo train reported being robbed as she arrived into Carrick On Shannon.
Nov 8, 2024 13:46
Gardaí investigating attempted break-in at a house in Co. Leitrim
Gardaí are asking homeowners to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Carrick on Shannon Garda Station.
Nov 7, 2024 17:31
Housing must grow in Co. Leitrim to support new jobs says local councillor
Councillor Paddy O'Rourke has branded today's announcement of 250 new jobs at Freudenberg Medical in Carrick on Shannon as a great day for Leitrim.
Nov 7, 2024 17:05
250 new jobs announced at Leitrim medtech company
The company is the biggest employer in the county and plan to employ close to 1,000 people locally by 2026.
Nov 7, 2024 07:40Shannonside Newsletter
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