News - paddy Farrell
Mary Bohan set to become Leitrim council's next cathaoirleach
It’s been agreed privately Councillor Bohan will become the next cathaoirleach and will take over next month.
May 5, 2026 12:57
Leitrim council delegation bound for US for Patrick's Day trip
Leitrim council cathaoirleach Paddy Farrell says it's important to keep sending Irish delegations abroad.
Mar 11, 2026 07:23
No X-ray unit planned for Carrick's new community hospital
Construction of the facility is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of this year.
Feb 25, 2026 13:35
Sligo hospital most overcrowded in Ireland
Sligo University Hospital is by far the busiest in the region and busiest in the country today, with 49 people waiting for bed.
Nov 19, 2025 13:53
Leitrim council to hold civic reception for Carrick TidyTowns
Leitrim council cathaoirleach Paddy Farrell proposed a civic reception today, and it was agreed by members.
Nov 3, 2025 17:23
Major tourism project in pipeline for Leitrim village
It would include a community hub, with a tourism information office, and meeting room.
Nov 3, 2025 14:38
Local medical waiting lists continue to exceed targets
New waiting list figures for Sligo University Hospital in July published the National Treatment Purchase Fund do show a decrease in inpatient numbers.
Aug 11, 2025 13:46
Paddy Farrell formally elected as Leitrim council cathaoirleach
He was proposed by his party colleague Seán McGowan, seconded by another colleague, Mary Bohan, and deemed elected.
Jun 27, 2025 12:26
Hopes Leitrim's cruiser traffic will increase this summer
Fianna Fáil councillor Paddy Farrell claimed last summer that cruiser traffic almost halved on the Shannon in 2024.
Apr 30, 2025 17:40
ACRES payment issues branded a 'farce' by local councillor
Farmers have been highlighting how the delays to payments are causing financial issues for the community.
Mar 10, 2025 17:43
Sligo-Leitrim TDs urged to intervene in Carrick post office controversy
Fianna Fáil councillor Paddy Farrell brought forward a motion to Monday's Carrick MD meeting seeking support to call on An Post to reverse the decision.
Dec 11, 2024 13:58
Councillor calls for urgent action to monitor speeding in local estate
Local Fianna Fáil councillor Paddy Farrell says traffic has increased a lot in the area over the past few years.
Oct 13, 2024 15:25
Farmers need animal-feed vouchers due to fodder crisis - Farrell
Farmer and Fianna Fáil councillor near Leitrim village, Paddy Farrell, says it's needed due to the extremely wet summer and a severe fodder shortage.
Sep 3, 2024 13:51
Flynn calls for study into alarming drop in cruisers on Shannon in Leitrim
Carrick-on-Shannon councillor Cormac Flynn is calling on Tourism Minister Catherine Martin to order the examination.
Jul 3, 2024 13:53Shannonside Newsletter
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