News - Leitrim
Urgent call for respite beds at Ballinamore Community Hospital
With ongoing concerns over overcrowding at larger facilities, it's felt supports closer to home may offer vital short-term relief to families.
Dec 15, 2025 17:23
Calls for measures to be put in place at dangerous Leitrim junction
This follows a number of near misses by those exiting Drumcoura Cross on to the R204 at Drumlea.
Dec 15, 2025 15:10
Status Yellow rain warning in place across the Shannonside region
The alert covers all of Connacht, including counties Leitrim and Roscommon, with heavy rain bringing an increased risk of surface water and river flooding.
Dec 14, 2025 10:23
Appeal issued over car suspected in Leitrim burglaries
Gardaí are seeking to intercept a silver BMW 5 Series, 2008/2009 model.
Dec 12, 2025 15:55
Flood relief works to take place on River Shannon
Machinery will be deployed to clear silt, remove fallen trees, and eliminate other blockages in Jamestown and other areas.
Dec 11, 2025 13:07
Leitrim premises issued closure order
Closure orders can refer to the immediate closure of all or part of the food premises, or all or some of its activities.
Dec 10, 2025 13:41
Calls for Leitrim County Council to hire generators for community hubs
Fianna Fáil's Gary Prior says there's a delay in generators promised by the government.
Dec 10, 2025 08:26
Almost 140 without power in Co. Leitrim this morning following Storm Bram
The ESB hopes to restore power there by 12pm tomorrow.
Dec 10, 2025 07:23
Over 300 on Leitrim's housing waiting list
This underscores the challenges facing both local officials and families in search of secure, long-term housing.
Dec 8, 2025 17:11
Dangerous driving conditions expected during weather warnings
Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon will be under a status yellow wind warming from 3 o'clock in the morning.
Dec 8, 2025 17:09
Local region braced for Storm Bram
County Leitrim has been included in a status orange wind warning from tomorrow.
Dec 8, 2025 13:17
LISTEN: Local people sleeping in doorways and cars - Kenny
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny insists there is a homelessness crisis in his constituency.
Dec 5, 2025 13:05
Over half of crimes committed by re-offenders locally
Nationally, 61 per cent of crimes were linked to re-offenders; while theft incidents accounted for the highest suspect re-offences.
Dec 5, 2025 08:17
Leitrim man at centre of GAA warning on rural decline
It is aimed at targeting the dramatic demographic changes which have taken place in recent years, which have had a significant impact on rural and urban clubs.
Dec 5, 2025 07:29Shannonside Newsletter
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