News - Leitrim
Start of 2023 sees major increase in local electric vehicle sales
Roscommon saw an almost doubling in numbers of new EVs purchased.
Feb 3, 2023 08:43
Drinks industry in Ireland deserves better recognition argues Leitrim distiller
Founder of the Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo and new Drinks Ireland Chairperson, Pat Rigney, says the drinks industry is too often misrepresented and maligned in Ireland.
Feb 2, 2023 17:35
Biodiversity Officers approved for Longford and Leitrim
Leitrim and Longford have been approved for funding and the government hopes to fill the positions by September.
Feb 2, 2023 13:29
13 applications made for AIMS funding in Shannonside region last year
AIM level 5 provides funding to pre-school providers towards the cost of minor building alterations or the installation of specialist equipment or appliances, which may be required depending on an individual child’s needs.
Feb 2, 2023 13:21
Leitrim Councillor calls on HSE to change mental health admissions process
Councillor Dolan raised the issue at a recent M.D. meeting in Ballinamore.
Feb 2, 2023 07:15
Deer not root cause of road collisions argues Roscommon resident
It follows claims from a Fianna Fáil TD, following a collision between his vehicle and a deer, that the deer population in Ireland is out of control and culling needs to continue.
Feb 1, 2023 13:15
Lack of housing leaving successful asylum seekers in local Direct Provision centres
The residents, who have been successfully granted asylum, cannot find a home in order to leave the centres
Jan 31, 2023 14:02
Increase in Leitrim drunkenness offences
There were five more cases of drunkenness recorded in the county this month, compared to two in January of 2022
Jan 31, 2023 11:38
Local Covid levels drop following Christmas spike
Health experts are warning people not to get complacent as respiratory illnesses continue to flood ED Departments.
Jan 30, 2023 15:42
Leitrim principal renews call for new school building
The petition has been launched this week.
Jan 30, 2023 14:06
Minister for Agriculture to attend farming meeting in Leitrim next week
Leitrim Councillor, Paddy O'Rourke, says there are a number of issues, including the new forestry deal, that will be discussed with the Minister
Jan 27, 2023 17:43
Leitrim businesses received lowest amount in energy supports nationally
125 businesses in Leitrim applied for the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme from September 2022 to the present date.
Jan 27, 2023 13:47
116 new homes built in Shannonside region in Q4 of last year
116 houses were completed in the region during the last three months of the year, while nationally 9,148 new dwellings were built
Jan 27, 2023 13:26
Hundreds to attend jobs event in Carrick-on-Shannon today
The event is held annually by the Local Enterprise Office in Leitrim
Jan 27, 2023 07:24Shannonside Newsletter
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