News - Leitrim
Employee numbers at IDA companies in Leitrim triple over ten years
The IDA's head of regional development, Ray O'Connor, said they are employed in four companies in the county.
Sep 2, 2024 14:09
Tributes pour in following death of much-loved parish priest
Reverend Michael Campbell died on Friday, 30th of August at Drumderrig House Nursing Home, Boyle.
Sep 1, 2024 12:26
Tension builds as Fine Gaels Sligo-Leitrim convention takes place tonight
Sitting TD Frank Feighan, from Boyle, and John Perry, from Ballymote, have both been nominated - along with Sligo councillor Thomas Walsh.
Sep 1, 2024 12:16
Beloved Abbeylara parish priest passes away
The Abbeylara parish priest was formerly a curate in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, and Ferbane, Co. Offaly.
Sep 1, 2024 08:36
Leitrim to march with Pride today in Carrick-on-Shannon
A parade is taking place in Carrick-on-Shannon as part of a range of activities to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Aug 31, 2024 11:16
Local counties have highest number of houses available to buy
The real estate agency used data from the most recent Daft.ie report on the property market and adjusted it to population figures.
Aug 29, 2024 16:24
Roscommon publican speaks out about increasing rate of pub closures
A report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland showed that there are 2,000 fewer pubs today than in 2005.
Aug 29, 2024 13:41
Leitrim councillor calls to limit air travel over environmental concerns
Councillor Des Guckian claims that the high number of flights passing over Leitrim and the surrounding region is resulting in the pollution of the surrounding country side.
Aug 28, 2024 13:54
Age profile of priests contributing to shortage of clergy in local diocese
A total of eighteen retirements and only one ordination have been recorded in the diocese in the past ten years.
Aug 27, 2024 13:10
Major blow dealt to Longford based organised crime gang following CAB raids
The Criminal Assets Bureau last week took possession of a number of properties and items in Longford, Leitrim and Kildare connected with the gang.
Aug 26, 2024 17:07
HIQA praise for upgrade works at Leitrim care home
The Arus Carolan Community Nursing Unit in Mohill is run by the HSE and cares for over 30 residents.
Aug 26, 2024 14:14
Planning permission granted for new community centre in Keshcarrigan
The submission proposes to convert the Keshcarrigan Garda Barracks and site to Community Resource Use, which will incorporate a museum and working hub.
Aug 26, 2024 13:35
Over 390 births registered in the region in first quarter of the year
Co. Roscommon holds the highest number of births recorded in the region so far this year at a total of 173.
Aug 26, 2024 09:25
Risk of flooding in Leitrim as Met Éireann issues weather warning
A status yellow rain warning will come into effect in the county at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Aug 26, 2024 09:19Shannonside Newsletter
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