News - Leitrim
Covid-19 cases in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon continue to fall
Apr 10, 2021 10:47
Exhibition celebrating Leitrim's John McGahern launching this morning
The Leitrim author is regarded as one of the most important writers of the latter half of the twentieth century.
Apr 9, 2021 08:50
LISTEN: 'A truly great man and sportsman' - emotional tributes at Packie McGarty's funeral
The funeral mass for the former Leitrim footballer took place in Dublin this morning
Apr 8, 2021 12:29
Leitrim GAA club appeals to IFA to join forces to tackle county's planning woes
Planning permission in Leitrim is at a low level for new homes due to issues around the soil type in the county
Apr 6, 2021 17:27
'Like Messi or George Best' - Leitrim footballer Packie McGarty passes away
The Mohill man made his inter-county debut at the age of 16 and even played club football when he was in his 50s
Apr 6, 2021 13:03
Plans for Leitrim windfarm extension lodged
Apr 4, 2021 13:18
Government called on to provide hope to local marts by easing Covid restrictions
Marts have been conducting online sale sales for a number of months but there is no clear plan on when they can get back to normality
Apr 1, 2021 12:25
Garda Commissioner feels locating north-west HQ in Donegal will not affect local policing
The new Garda HQ for Sligo-Leitrim-Donegal will be based in Letterkenny which has upset many people who feel that it is too far away from areas of Leitrim.
Mar 29, 2021 12:30
Leitrim Gardaí seize substantial amount of drugs following roadside checkpoint
The vehicle of a man in his 30s was searched following positive readings of cocaine and cannabis from a roadside drugs test.
Mar 25, 2021 18:21
18 deaths and 683 new cases of Covid-19 identified nationally today
Following yesterday's report of no local cases, there have been five or less new cases of the virus reported in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon today.
Mar 24, 2021 18:10
Forestry companies called on to clean illegal dumping at plantations
There are more and more reports of illegal duping in forests and the responsibility for clearing it is sometimes unclear
Mar 23, 2021 12:53
Funding boost for outdoor amenities in Roscommon and Leitrim
14 projects across the country are to benefit from a total of €6m in funding, including projects in Roscommon and Leitrim
Mar 22, 2021 11:04
Rate of Covid-19 transmission in Longford a concern for health experts
Longford and Leitrim local electoral areas are bookending the national figures as the highest and lowest areas of Covid-19 transmission rates.
Mar 19, 2021 08:28
Leitrim Fire services urge public not to delay in reporting bog fires
Leitrim fire services are highlighting a mistaken assumption that members of the public will be charged a call-out fee for reporting forest or bog fires.
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