News - Leitrim
Voter turnout for Local and European elections expected to increase this evening
Drumshanbo in Leitrim is currently reporting one of the highest voter turnout levels in the country so far today.
Jun 7, 2024 17:53
Average driving test waiting time in region doubles in 2 years
Motorists are now waiting 15 weeks on average to sit their test in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford.
Jun 7, 2024 13:58
Average turnout for elections currently at 12% locally
Voting commenced at 7am and will continue until 10 o'clock tonight.
Jun 7, 2024 13:12
Long-standing Carrick business set to close its doors
Kelly's Foodstore have announced that they will be closing after 36 years on the 28th of June.
Jun 5, 2024 18:18
Gardaí investigating alleged assault in Ballinamore
A large music festival was taking place in the vicinity of the town and Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to come forward.
Jun 5, 2024 14:02
Local candidate says HSE embargo impacting on Leitrim healthcare
The HSE put the freeze in place last year after its chief executive, Bernard Gloster, said the level of state funding wasn't adequate.
Jun 4, 2024 09:45
37% of candidates for Leitrim elections are female
Mairead O'Shea of See Her Elected says Leitrim is in line with the national trend.
Jun 3, 2024 11:18
Large crowds expected at Carrick Carnival this weekend
It got under way on Thursday night, when up to 2,000 people attended the Taste of Carrick.
Jun 1, 2024 11:19
€3 million in Housing Adaptation funding for local counties
The grant assists with adaptations, repairs or improvement works in order to make accommodation more suitable to the needs of older and disabled people.
May 31, 2024 08:19
Gardaí receive donation of equipment from Leitrim river safety organisation
Carrick on Shannon Rapid River Responders donated 30 throwbags and a defibrillator to Gardaí in the town on Friday.
May 26, 2024 14:34
Jobs boost could be on the way for south Leitrim town
Fine Gael councillor Ita Reynolds Flynn says she would like to see more industry and employment.
May 24, 2024 13:24
Just a quarter of June election candidates are women locally
Independents out number the political parties with 25 candidates identifying themselves as non-party.
May 21, 2024 17:36
Over three thousand cars licensed locally for first time so far this year
The CSO report categorised data by fuel type, license authority, and month.
May 21, 2024 13:19
Planning permission granted for extension at popular Leitrim distillery
Leitrim County Planners have given the go ahead to plans for a new two storey extension to the rear of the existing visitor experience building.
May 21, 2024 12:52Shannonside Newsletter
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