News - Roads
Only 19 small roads addressed under LIS in Leitrim last year
The scheme involves the state and homeowners jointly paying for the upgrade of small roads and laneways.
Feb 11, 2026 13:42
Serious concern raised over 'deterioration' of Leitrim roads
At this month's meeting of Carrick Municipal District, Enda Stenson tabled a motion requesting that the council deploy its road patching unit as soon as possible to carry out urgent repairs across rural areas.
Feb 11, 2026 07:21
Man named following fatal collision in Longford
He has been named locally as 36-year-old Francis Kelly with an address in County Longford.
Jan 4, 2026 15:11
Extra care urged on roads amid Status Yellow ice warnings
The north and west of the country are worst hit, with snow forecast in places.
Jan 4, 2026 08:32
Longford councillor calls for safety signs to be erected on two county roads
Fine Gael's Martin Skelly raised the issue at this week's Ballymahon Municipal District meeting.
Dec 7, 2025 13:56
Major concern over south Leitrim roads
Local councillors had previously brought the issue up at a meeting of Ballinamore Municipal District.
Nov 27, 2025 13:43
Gardaí in Roscommon detect a number of motoring offences over past week
Two of the motorists subsequently tested positive for cocaine.
Jul 14, 2025 17:40
133 unaccompanied learner drivers penalised last year in Leitrim and Sligo
Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny, from Sinn Féin, says there are several reasons for the big jump in his area.
May 2, 2025 13:56
Warning issued to Roscommon road users following storm
Roscommon County Council are advising all motorists and the public at large to proceed with extreme caution this morning following overnight frost and snow.
Jan 25, 2025 12:30
Motorists in the region urged not to make unnecessary journeys
Dangerous travelling conditions are being reported with many rural roads and footpaths resembling ice rinks while freezing fog is lingering across the day.
Jan 8, 2025 13:11
Local authorities out in force treating snow covered roads
The Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management says it has 160 thousand tons of salt in stock to grit roads.
Jan 5, 2025 07:53
County Council unable to grit outside every Roscommon School this winter
The Council says the programme is already at capacity.
Nov 27, 2024 08:20
Local roads in Roscommon to see speed reduction from February
Roscommon County Council has decided to make an exception for the old N5 near Ballaghaderreen, where the limit will stay at 80.
Nov 25, 2024 18:20
Funding shortfall seriously affects upgrade of minor roads in Leitrim
CISs, which are for local roads or cul de sacs, involve the community paying 10 per cent of the cost and the state paying the rest.
Jul 10, 2024 13:33Shannonside Newsletter
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