News - Leitrim

Gardaí investigating alleged assault in Ballinamore

A large music festival was taking place in the vicinity of the town and Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to come forward.

Jun 5, 2024 14:02

Local candidate says HSE embargo impacting on Leitrim healthcare

The HSE put the freeze in place last year after its chief executive, Bernard Gloster, said the level of state funding wasn't adequate.

Jun 4, 2024 09:45

37% of candidates for Leitrim elections are female

Mairead O'Shea of See Her Elected says Leitrim is in line with the national trend.

Jun 3, 2024 11:18

Large crowds expected at Carrick Carnival this weekend

It got under way on Thursday night, when up to 2,000 people attended the Taste of Carrick.

Jun 1, 2024 11:19

€3 million in Housing Adaptation funding for local counties

The grant assists with adaptations, repairs or improvement works in order to make accommodation more suitable to the needs of older and disabled people.

May 31, 2024 08:19

Gardaí receive donation of equipment from Leitrim river safety organisation

Carrick on Shannon Rapid River Responders donated 30 throwbags and a defibrillator to Gardaí in the town on Friday.

May 26, 2024 14:34

Jobs boost could be on the way for south Leitrim town

Fine Gael councillor Ita Reynolds Flynn says she would like to see more industry and employment.

May 24, 2024 13:24

Just a quarter of June election candidates are women locally

Independents out number the political parties with 25 candidates identifying themselves as non-party.

May 21, 2024 17:36

Over three thousand cars licensed locally for first time so far this year

The CSO report categorised data by fuel type, license authority, and month.

May 21, 2024 13:19

Planning permission granted for extension at popular Leitrim distillery

Leitrim County Planners have given the go ahead to plans for a new two storey extension to the rear of the existing visitor experience building.

May 21, 2024 12:52

Leitrim candidate criticises treatment of Ukrainian refugees in Drumshanbo

The Lough Allen Hotel in Drumshanbo has been home to 170 Ukrainians for over two years but they were told they would have to leave at the end of this month.

May 20, 2024 14:54