News - Leitrim
Body of Leitrim man Liam Farrell being exhumed
His official cause of death was a heart attack, but his family believes he was violently attacked beforehand.
Apr 10, 2026 09:49
Body of Leitrim man Liam Farrell to be exhumed today
The 87-year-old was found dead at the back of his house in Rooskey in January 2020, in a bloodied and bruised state.
Apr 10, 2026 07:16
Local property prices continue to rise
The latest MyHome.ie Property Price report has been published.
Apr 9, 2026 13:41
Over 4,000 working family payment recipients across local region
The Working Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly tax-free payment for employees with children.
Apr 5, 2026 14:37
New housing development in Carrick approved despite pollution concerns
They're planned for the Longford side of the town.
Apr 3, 2026 08:17
Over 700 HAP tenancies in Shannonside region
The figures come following a parliamentary question from Sinn Féin's Housing spokesperson, Eoin Ó Broin to Minister for Housing James Browne.
Apr 2, 2026 18:13
Over 17,000 school meal recipients locally
The objective of the School Meals Programme is to provide regular, nutritious food to children to support them in taking full advantage of the education provided to them.
Apr 2, 2026 18:12
Bank Holiday water safety appeal launched
Water Safety Ireland have issued a warning, as many take to the water across the Easter weekend.
Apr 2, 2026 13:44
Local region set for status yellow wind warning
The alert will be in operation until midnight on Saturday.
Apr 2, 2026 13:40
Two fatal road crashes locally so far this year
Nationally, road deaths are now more than 5 per cent higher than for the same period last year.
Apr 2, 2026 13:39
Gardaí issue appeal ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
A higher volume of traffic than usual is expected on roads in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon over the weekend.
Apr 2, 2026 13:37
Fuel crisis meeting to take place in Leitrim
Last Saturday, over 400 people who turned out at a similar meeting in Portlaoise to demand the reduction of the cost of diesel.
Apr 2, 2026 13:34
Calls for easing of local planning laws
It's felt current regulations have put a number of stumbling blocks in place.
Apr 2, 2026 13:33
Plans for astro turf pitch at Leitrim school
The plans include a new all weather playing pitch with fencing and netting.
Apr 2, 2026 12:56Shannonside Newsletter
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