News - Leitrim
Leitrim man retiring after 68 years working in Carrick on Shannon
Denis O'Brien has been working since 1957 in DYR Electrical Accessories in Carrick on Shannon.
Feb 13, 2025 13:50
Local councillor says measures needed to protect rural areas from weather events
The councillor raised the issue of broadband in towns and villages at the latest Carrick-on-Shannon MD meeting, following the devastating impact Storm Éowyn has had on local communities.
Feb 13, 2025 13:19
Over 8 million containers returned locally since launch of Deposit Return Scheme
SuperValu and Centra have issued a breakdown of the number of containers recycled in their stores across the region.
Feb 13, 2025 13:11
Leitrim councillor calls on forestry and water officials to attend council meeting
It comes as a number of homes in the Mohill area of the county were still without power today, 20 days on from Storm Éowyn.
Feb 12, 2025 18:04
Some homes in Leitrim still without power 20 days after Storm Éowyn
It was reported this morning that the ESB had restored power to all homes and businesses across the region.
Feb 12, 2025 13:39
Motorist injured in Leitrim road crash
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident
Feb 10, 2025 10:30
LISTEN: Bring in the Army and cut electricity bills - calls from Leitrim men as power crisis continues
There are 500 homes and businesses still without power, including 97 in Drumshanbo.
Feb 7, 2025 17:50
Almost 1,400 Shannonside properties face a third weekend without electricity
There are still significant outages in Roscommon and Leitrim, but almost all are fixed in Longford.
Feb 7, 2025 17:11
Leitrim farm accident victim described as "one of life's gentlemen"
Fergus Geelan lost his life in Mohill on Tuesday between 3.30 in the afternoon and 8 o'clock in the evening.
Feb 6, 2025 14:04
Gardaí seek witnesses after substantial criminal damage incidents in Leitrim
Sergeant Enda Browne from Manorhamilton Garda Station appealed to those who may have noticed anything to contact Carrick on Shannon Garda station.
Feb 6, 2025 13:11
Tributes paid to Leitrim man who died in farm accident
Fergus Geelan lost his life in Mohill on Tuesday between 3.30 in the afternoon and 8 o'clock in the evening.
Feb 6, 2025 08:21
People will post fewer letters due to 'big increase' in stamp prices - Leitrim postmistress
The price of a national stamp is going up from €1.40 to €1.65 from February 27.
Feb 5, 2025 17:25
'Hugely disappointing' Carrick post office is no longer in Leitrim - Stenson
An Post has confirmed it moved to Glancy's SuperValu in Cortober this morning.
Feb 4, 2025 17:56
Irish Red Cross launches support hubs for students impacted by power outages
The Irish Red Cross has launched the 'Happy Hub' initiative in a number of locations, including counties Leitrim and Monaghan.
Feb 2, 2025 12:14Shannonside Newsletter
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