News - Sports
Calls for sports infrastructure to be installed in Leitrim housing estates
Sinn Féin Councillor Cormac Flynn is set to raise the issue at Tuesday's Leitrim County Council meeting.
May 3, 2026 12:20
Major boost for local town following completion of long awaited games area
The opening of the multi use games area will be a huge boost for local children.
May 30, 2025 07:49
Roscommon councillor says Women in Sport funding 'disappointing'
Emer Kelly was reacting last week's announcement Local Sports Partnership funding.
Mar 3, 2025 17:37
Close to 9 million euro announced for local sports infrastructure
The funds have been earmarked for the Dermot Early Centre of Excellence in Roscommon and the Shannonside Recreational Campus in Leitrim.
Nov 4, 2024 08:28
Over €1.7 million in Clár funding for local sports and community facilities
It's part of a €8.7 million announcement by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys this morning.
Oct 7, 2024 09:48
More focus needed on minority sports says leading local sports coach
Noel says Team Ireland's performance at the Paris Olympics shows the benefit of a stronger focus on individual athleticism.
Aug 9, 2024 08:47
Proposed sports facility given green light in a Leitrim town
The 3G multi-use surface project would also include the extension of an existing playground and construction of a new boundary fence.
Dec 14, 2023 12:33
Excitement builds ahead of Special Olympics opening this weekend
The opening ceremony will take place tomorrow night.
Jun 16, 2023 09:33
Major funding announced for local GAA club walking tracks
The money will help clubs expand their walking infrastructure for use by people of all ages in the community.
Apr 18, 2023 07:26
Two sports institutions seek to upgrade their facilities
Planners will make a decision on the submission in 2023
Dec 18, 2022 10:25
Planning granted for air dome at Athlone Tennis Club
It's being welcomed by club officials.
Dec 2, 2022 09:30
Shannonside sports and community clubs share in €600k funding boost
Longford enjoyed the largest tranche of funding.
Sep 13, 2022 13:30
Four local sports club successfully appeal Government grant refusal
The appeals follow unsuccessful 2020 funding applications.
Jun 1, 2022 11:13
Industry reps react to long awaited reopening
Pubs will no longer have to close at 11.30 from tonight - but customers still won't be able to drink at the bar.
Oct 22, 2021 08:30Shannonside Newsletter
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