News - Leitrim
Leitrim man celebrates one year smoke-free on World No Tobacco Day
At the time, Stephen was smoking up to 20 cigarettes a day.
May 31, 2026 08:15
New waterpark officially opened in Co. Leitrim this week
The Lough Allen Adventure Centre opened the new facility in Drumshanbo yesterday.
May 30, 2026 09:38
Over ten thousand attend Night and Day Festival in Boyle this weekend
Cowboys and Heroes is taking place in Ballinamore whilst over ten thousand people are expected to attend the Night and Day Festival at Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle.
May 30, 2026 08:46
Temperatures set to remain high locally
Some parts of Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon saw temperatures hit the mid to high twenties earlier this week.
May 29, 2026 13:25
Calls for respite facility in south Leitrim
Currently, those who wish to access such services are being forced to travel long distances.
May 28, 2026 13:09
Carrigallen Vocational School could finally be set for much-needed extension
The Department of Education has given the green light for Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education and Training Board to buy a site beside Carrigallen Vocational School.
May 25, 2026 07:21
Missing Leitrim man located safe and well
40-year-old Roman Hryn was reported missing from Ballinamore last Friday.
May 22, 2026 13:13
Local chef outlines struggles in business
He's been in business for 18 years but says recent months have been extremely challenging.
May 22, 2026 13:09
Dáil hears flooding impacting septic tanks in Leitrim
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny says nests for rare birds are also washed away in these situations.
May 22, 2026 13:03
Hopes for spin offs following Longford superintendent appointment
Tomás Watters will commence his new role on May 25th, transferring from Galway.
May 21, 2026 17:14
Funding allocated to community action projects
The successful projects were announced today by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
May 21, 2026 17:11
Local walking trails to benefit from funding
This funding is being provided to resurface, re-route and enhance walking trails.
May 21, 2026 13:09
Local TD calls for resolution in ambulance dispute
Unions representing more than two thousand ambulance workers, paramedics and EMTs are meeting with HSE officials in the Labour Court again today, after renewed negotiations began on Monday.
May 21, 2026 13:04
Wet weather set to continue
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen torrential rain in recent days.
May 20, 2026 13:34Shannonside Newsletter
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