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Local rents increase over 20% year on year according to new Daft.ie report
These new figures reveal that Leitrim is the cheapest county in Ireland to rent in the country.
Aug 10, 2023 13:46
Covid-19 on track for Winter spike according to local Virologist
The HSE yesterday confirmed Eris - a more transmissable form of the Omicron strain, which has become established in the UK and US - has now been detected in Ireland.
Aug 10, 2023 13:41
Two arrested in Mullingar after sawn off shotgun seized by Gardaí
As part of an investigation into organised criminal activity around the town, plain clothes Gardaí ordered a vehicle to stop near Mullingar yesterday.
Aug 10, 2023 13:40
Last nights 4.3 million euro lotto ticket sold in Leitrim
The winning numbers were: 4, 11, 17, 18, 25, 32 and the bonus number was 9.
Aug 10, 2023 13:36
Farmers rapidly losing faith in Government according to new survey
A new Irish Farmers Journal survey shows 72 per cent would give their first preference vote to a farmers' party if one emerged.
Aug 10, 2023 10:42
Puck Fair to display goat for just 2 hours over animal welfare concerns
Following widespread debate during high temperatures last year, organisers agreed to display King Puck for a couple of hours this year, rather than the full three-days.
Aug 10, 2023 10:40
Gardaí launch investigation after car stolen from local GAA ground
The vehicle was recovered in the early hours of this morning in Longford Town.
Aug 10, 2023 10:20
Permission sought for major upgrade of Leitrim GAA club
Leitrim county planners will decide on the issue towards the end of September
Aug 10, 2023 08:52
TV licence revenue continues to fall following RTE controversy
TV licence revenue is down nearly €3.7 million since the broadcaster was engulfed in controversy over secret payments to presenter Ryan Tubridy.
Aug 9, 2023 18:21
Garda Commissioner pays tribute to Detective who died in Leitrim boat fire
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says Detective Finn was a dedicated public servant:
Aug 9, 2023 18:18
County Council monitoring Anti LGBTQ+ protests at Athlone Library
Councillor Louise Heavin says the protest does not represent the views of the people of Athlone:
Aug 9, 2023 16:21
Patients refusing admission to local hospitals for fear of long waiting times
Martin Daly has warned that some people who should be in hospital are instead being treated at home or in other settings.
Aug 9, 2023 13:20
Over 700 people in region claiming Jobseeker's Allowance for over 10 years
According to this latest release, Westmeath has the highest number of people claiming the allowance at 1,658.
Aug 9, 2023 12:54
Possible water outage due to water main repairs in Ballymahon
Repairs to a burst water main in Ballymahon may cause disruption to Ballymahon, Toome, Terlicken and surrounding areas.
Aug 9, 2023 10:32Shannonside Newsletter
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