News - Leitrim

Local Fianna Fáil councillor says presidential nomination process needs to change

Over 200,000 people spoiled their votes in the election, which had only three candidates on the ballot paper.

Oct 27, 2025 09:23

Cllr Enda McGloin also says Ms Humphreys suffered from an anti-government vote.

Oct 26, 2025 13:41

There was a campaign urging people to spoil the votes in this election, as a form of protest.

Oct 24, 2025 22:18

Oct 24, 2025 19:05

It's been a slow day at the polls overall across Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.

Oct 24, 2025 17:01

The county has been promised the generators as part of efforts to support residents during power outages.

Oct 24, 2025 14:18

They'll remain open until 10 o'clock tonight.

Oct 24, 2025 07:40

Leitrim was one of the worst-hit counties in the country with thousands left without power, some of them for weeks.

Oct 23, 2025 17:32

Councillor Cormac Flynn says thick undergrowth at the park at Attifinlay is creating hidden areas where groups gather.

Oct 23, 2025 13:31

Oct 23, 2025 13:11

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has asked the Serious Crime Review Team to investigate the case.

Oct 22, 2025 16:38

The 87-year-old was found dead outside his house in Rooskey in January 2020.

Oct 22, 2025 12:19

It followed comments made by Michael Healy Rae concerning the planting of Christmas trees underneath powerlines.

Oct 21, 2025 07:29

Cllr Roisin Kenny wants the local authority to write to the HSE to alleviate waiting lists in the county.

Oct 20, 2025 16:20

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