News - Leitrim

Leitrim patient's wait for cancer treatment raised in the Dáil

The long travel distances and difficulty accessing timely care are said to add significant stress for patients and families.

Mar 25, 2026 17:16

They'll get extra supports to employ more teachers, support staff and other measures.

Mar 25, 2026 13:15

On Monday, the cabinet approved a 250 million euro plan to cut excise duty and increase fuel allowance payments and offer a rebate to hauliers.

Mar 25, 2026 13:11

Fianna Fáil Cllr Gary Prior brought forward a motion on the matter at yesterday's Municipal District meeting.

Mar 24, 2026 13:21

The figures come amid ongoing concerns about resources, recruitment and visibility in rural communities.

Mar 24, 2026 13:15

Local areas have experienced sharp rises at the pumps and home heating oil in recent weeks.

Mar 24, 2026 13:08

Currently, a child is allowed to inherit €400,000 free of tax and any amount above that is taxed at 33 per cent.

Mar 22, 2026 14:23

Data from the Residential Tenancies Board also shows the national average rent for new tenancies is over one-thousand-700 euro.

Mar 22, 2026 12:18

The figures come following a parliamentary question by Clare TD Joe Cooney to the Minister for Justice.

Mar 21, 2026 09:26

Leitrim saw the largest figure locally in both years, going from 12 to 10 this year.

Mar 20, 2026 17:27

The latest AA fuel price monitor has been published.

Mar 20, 2026 07:24

The Leitrim town was named Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025 as well as Ireland's Tidiest Small Town.

Mar 19, 2026 07:50

The 2026 national Tidy Towns competition will be officially launched next Monday.

Mar 18, 2026 13:43

Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen torrential downpours and weather warnings in recent weeks.

Mar 18, 2026 13:40

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