News - Leitrim
Local farmers facing impacts of fuel crisis
Earlier this month, a package of measures on fuel costs and to support the transport and farming sectors was announced.
Apr 23, 2026 13:07
Blow for Carrick as store enters liquidation
The company, which opened its first store in 2009, made the announcement in an Instagram post yesterday.
Apr 23, 2026 13:00
Over 300 attend reinterment of Liam Farrell
A guard of honour was formed at Bornacoola this morning as a mark of respect and support for the family.
Apr 23, 2026 12:56
Planning granted for new community and tourism hub in Leitrim village
Leitrim Village Development Committee lodged the plans with county planners last December.
Apr 23, 2026 07:22
Calls for forestry companies to help fund repair of roads in south Leitrim
It's felt the damage has been caused by heavy haulage vehicles carrying out forestry work locally.
Apr 22, 2026 17:13
Local counties see population decline since 1926
The National Archives have released the 1926 Census of Population records, which show that Ireland's population was 2.97 million that year.
Apr 21, 2026 13:19
Drop in burglaries reported locally
New figures show major reductions in both the Roscommon/Longford and Sligo-Leitrim Garda divisions.
Apr 21, 2026 13:14
Report finds low dumping spend in Leitrim
A study has been published by Irish Country Living.
Apr 21, 2026 13:12
Local TD says poor infrastructure hampering development in the north-west
Over-reliance on a small number of water treatment plants as well as overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital were among some of the issues raised.
Apr 17, 2026 17:20
Sinn Féin TD says government has failed to address domestic violence locally
Recent figures show there are no domestic violence refuge units in counties Leitrim, Laois, Cavan and Monaghan.
Apr 17, 2026 17:19
'It's time for Micheál Martin to step down' - Leitrim Fianna Fáil councillor
Cllr Gary Prior was speaking following the no confidence vote in the Government earlier this week.
Apr 16, 2026 17:35
Increase in termination notices issued by landlords to tenants locally
Among those include a young mother and other families in county Leitrim who are being forced to leave their existing dwelling.
Apr 16, 2026 13:13
Exhumation of Leitrim man's body may lead to useful information - top forensic scientist
87-year-old Liam Farrell died in suspicious circumstances in Rooskey in January 2020.
Apr 16, 2026 13:04
Plans lodged to redevelop popular south Leitrim hotel
The former hotel has been closed since 2024 and was most recently used as accommodation for those fleeing the war in Ukraine
Apr 15, 2026 17:13Shannonside Newsletter
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