News - Leitrim
Fresh calls for ban on drinking in Carrick-on-Shannon streets
Green Party local elections candidate, Leslie O'Hora, says the bylaw is needed and exists in many other towns, like Longford and Sligo.
Mar 23, 2024 14:16
Cortober residents opposing Carrick on Shannon bypass routes
The plans went on public display on Wednesday.
Mar 22, 2024 14:07
Carrick-on-Shannon Chamber CEO calls for new hotel in the town
Carrick's population increased by almost 800 between 2011 and 2022, when it rose to 4,743.
Mar 22, 2024 11:05
Leitrim artist's work advocates for more female inclusivity in local politics
A number of politicians attended the event, with Limerick TD Kieran O'Donnell commenting that the artwork embodies the idea of "Inspire Inclusion."
Mar 16, 2024 11:14
Over €450,000 in funding announced for local built heritage projects
Roscommon has received the highest amount of funding in the region with over €200,000.
Mar 15, 2024 13:50
Councillor calls for alternative approach to Rooskey bridge issue
Councillor Tom Crosby has stated he does not support any of the options presented to Councillors.
Mar 13, 2024 17:23
Over two million euro drawn down in local housing adaptation grants
The grant is aimed at assisting elderly homeowners and those with disabilities in carrying out adaptation works.
Mar 13, 2024 13:08
Gardaí appeal for information following recent burglary in Leitrim
They say the male appeared to stay in the building for 3 hours, taking a number of identifiable old coins from the premises.
Mar 11, 2024 08:10
Close to 1,700 retrofits carried out in Shannonside region last year
Nationally, over 47,000 properties were upgraded in 2023 with Dublin seeing the highest amount.
Mar 8, 2024 13:21
Local farmer hailed as hero for snow day traffic rescues
Brian Beirne used his tractor to tow the stuck vehicles on to level ground, clearing the blockages and resuming the flow of traffic.
Mar 6, 2024 13:53
Gardaí investigating the discovery of a man's body in Co Leitrim
The remains of the man in his 40s were discovered on open land in Kiltyclogher on Saturday afternoon.
Mar 4, 2024 08:28
Local residents among the first new Irish citizenship recipients of 2024
Nationally, 1,200 people received Irish citzenship at Monday's ceremony.
Mar 3, 2024 13:58
Over 300 work permits issued in Shannonside region last year
Roscommon had the highest amount of work permits issued in the region last year with 138. Longford was close behind with 120 permits issued whilst Leitrim had the lowest in 2023 with 54.
Feb 27, 2024 15:15
Close to 2,000 homes sold in Shannonside region last year
According to figures released by the CSO, Roscommon saw the highest amount of homes sold last year in the region with 944.
Feb 22, 2024 11:18Shannonside Newsletter
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