News - Sligo-Leitrim
Over 900 knives seized in the Shannonside region over the past ten years
338 were recovered by Gardaí in Sligo-Leitrim between 2015 and 2024.
Apr 16, 2025 13:30
Significant drop in number of burglaries in the Shannonside region
The Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council has welcomed the news.
Mar 26, 2025 13:27
Vulnerable people must be given generators, claims Kerrane
Sinn Fein's Claire Kerrane says people on the ESB's vulnerable customers' list were left "at sea" during Storm Eowyn.
Feb 27, 2025 13:20
Leitrim people face six-month wait for driving test - Kenny
Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny says the backlog is the longest it has ever been.
Feb 27, 2025 12:56
Local TD says consultation is crucial over possibility of IPAS centre in Leitrim
Local residents are concerned that the proposal could hurt tourism and the local economy.
Feb 24, 2025 13:37
LISTEN: Local TD 'thrilled' to take on new role as Minister of State
The Sligo-Leitrim politician and former MEP remains keen on balancing the ministerial office with her work in the constituency.
Feb 23, 2025 15:05
Local TD officially appointed as Minister for Further and Higher Education
It comes following President Michael D Higgins' approval of legislation which will enable the new Minister of State to take up office from next Tuesday.
Feb 22, 2025 08:34
Local TD says number of outstanding bench warrants is 'staggering'
Sinn Féin's Sorca Clarke was speaking following the release of figures by the Minister of Justice following a parliamentary question.
Feb 21, 2025 18:17
Local Senator appointed to Labour's "shadow cabinet"
Sligo-Leitrim Senator Nessa Cosgrove has been given responsibility for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht as well as for Worker's Rights.
Feb 9, 2025 12:10
Leitrim TD: Three or four weeks before power restored to all
Over 16,000 homes and businesses in the Shannonside region still have no electricity: 800 in Leitrim, 700 in Roscommon and around 1,300 in Longford.
Feb 7, 2025 13:59
Local councillor confident Frank Feighan will still deliver for constituency despite losing out on Junior Ministry
The Government role will allow Deputy Feighan to focus on issues affecting the constituency.
Feb 3, 2025 10:52
Local Labour Party candidate secures Seanad seat
She will now be one of eleven members of the Seanad's Labour panel.
Feb 2, 2025 13:21
Sligo-Leitrim TD condemns government-supporting Independents' attempts to secure Dáil speaking time
New Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy will have to rule on the issue next week.
Jan 17, 2025 13:27
Local Independent TDs urged to make Mercosur a 'red line issue' in government talks
Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly is warning newly elected Independent TDs that the deal will damage their constituents should it be implemented.
Jan 7, 2025 14:19Shannonside Newsletter
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