News - Sligo-Leitrim
Local TD calls for presidential election voting rights to be extended to Northern Ireland residents
A referendum had previously been set by the government for May 2019, but was delayed.
Jun 25, 2025 18:34
Local senator challenges NTA over lack of catering on north west trains
It's been five years since the so-called tea trolley was withdrawn due to the pandemic - and since then it's returned to specific train lines but not across the network.
May 31, 2025 13:29
133 unaccompanied learner drivers penalised last year in Leitrim and Sligo
Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny, from Sinn Féin, says there are several reasons for the big jump in his area.
May 2, 2025 13:56
Over 3,800 local children on waiting lists for essential therapies
Figures from the HSE show that children continue to languish in lists for psychology, occupational, and speech and language therapy services - some for over a year.
Apr 28, 2025 13:47
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 13:59Shannonside Newsletter
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