News - Leitrim
Leitrim candidate criticises treatment of Ukrainian refugees in Drumshanbo
The Lough Allen Hotel in Drumshanbo has been home to 170 Ukrainians for over two years but they were told they would have to leave at the end of this month.
May 20, 2024 14:54
Over a third of Leitrim's local elections candidates are women
A total of 35 candidates are set to contest the vote on June 7th.
May 20, 2024 13:09
Significant increase recorded in Longford rent prices in the space of a year
The average rent in the county was 1,337 euro in the first three months of 2024 - up a fifth on the same time last year.
May 20, 2024 13:01
€50,000 allocated towards town teams in Shannonside region
A total of 68 towns nationally will be supported with €10,000 in funding per town.
May 17, 2024 15:39
Local TD congratulates school on approved application for new classroom
The succesful application will provide for a new mainstream general classroom funded under the 'additional school accommodation programme'.
May 12, 2024 13:12
Local Green Party candidate believes Irish border checks not needed
Green Party hopeful Adam Ó Ceallaigh said Ireland was capable of coping with increased immigration via Northern Ireland.
May 10, 2024 17:26
Carrick-on-Shannon resident to walk Everest Base Camp in aid of young son
May 10, 2024 11:13
Over €750,000 in equipment grant funding for local sports groups
The funds are part of the Sports Capital Equipment Grant and will support 34 clubs across Roscommon, Longford and Leitrim.
May 10, 2024 09:38
Two thirds of Shannonside septic tanks fail environmental inspections
There was a 100 per cent failure rate in Leitrim, with all four of the tanks tested not meeting standards.
May 9, 2024 11:23
Minister urged to work with Northern Ireland on cross-border immigration
Councillor Paddy Farrell raised the issue at yesterday's Leitrim County Council meeting.
May 8, 2024 13:19
Two Shannonside counties record no road deaths in 2024
Gardaí have confirmed that 71 people now died on Irish roads so far this year which is almost a third higher than the same time last year.
May 7, 2024 13:20
Leitrim councillor: Ukrainian refugees getting housing ahead of locals
Data published in the Irish Independent shows there are 822 Ukrainian refugees in state accommodation in Leitrim, along with 538 in Roscommon and 320 in Longford.
May 7, 2024 07:20
Leitrim elections candidate condemns alleged late night phone canvassing
Gary Prior. who is standing in the Ballinamore L.E.A, stated that a number of people in the area recieved phone calls in the middle of the night on Friday from a person who mentioned his campaign.
May 5, 2024 09:32
Go-ahead given for Ballinamore late night venue
The local authority granted retention planning permission subject to a a number of conditions.
May 4, 2024 14:30Shannonside Newsletter
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