News - Leitrim
Speed limit reduction set for public consultation
It's part of a nationwide speed reduction strategy.
Jun 5, 2026 11:08
40pc of local babies were born outside marriage last year
There were 486 births by Longford mothers last year - with almost 43 per cent outside marriage.
Jun 5, 2026 07:18
Leitrim music festival organiser says they'll try recoup Tickets.ie money
It follows the confirmation this week that the ticket platform has ceased trading and will now enter receivership.
Jun 4, 2026 17:19
Ireland referred to EU court over peat extraction
Earlier this year, the EPA said this year that illegal large-scale extraction of peat was "widespread".
Jun 4, 2026 15:33
Carrick meeting to discuss Nature Restoration Law
Farmers will hear directly from the National Parks and Wildlife Service on the proposals and their potential impact.
Jun 4, 2026 13:16
Garda body-cams to be rolled out locally
150 million euro is to be spent over the next 15 years.
Jun 4, 2026 13:09
Over 5,000 families to benefit from Back-to-School extension
For the first time, it will be extended to include two and three-year-olds.
Jun 3, 2026 14:59
Local students gear up for state exams
Over 1,800 students in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford are sitting their Leaving Cert exams
Jun 3, 2026 13:04
Local company left 'in limbo' due to closure of ticketing website
A message on the Tickets.ie website says Oshi Software Ltd, trading as Tickets.ie, has ceased trading.
Jun 3, 2026 12:53
Over 800 on social housing waiting lists locally
The social housing list data is based on figures published by the Housing Agency, as of November, 2025.
Jun 3, 2026 12:01
Report highlights local dereliction issues
Dwelling counts are based on 2022 CSO Census housing stock data.
Jun 2, 2026 17:22
New figures find decline in local crime
The figures are an analysis of more than 274,000 crimes recorded on the Garda Pulse system.
Jun 2, 2026 17:14
Births fall by 9 per cent in Leitrim
Births fell in Co Roscommon, dropping from 687 in 2024 to 670 in 2025.
Jun 2, 2026 12:57
New centre needed for youth mental health in Leitrim - senator
Research from the Sligo-Leitrim Children and Young People's Services Committee revealed the lived experiences of 223 young people.
Jun 2, 2026 07:24Shannonside Newsletter
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