The Mohill councillor will now take over the role from councillor Paddy Farrell.

Over 150 people attended a public meeting at Annaghduff Church car park regarding the controversial Carrick on Shannon to Dromod road project last night. 

The meeting will take place on Tuesday at eight o'clock, in the Annaduff church carpark.

Permission was granted for the new homes to construction firm KDM by Leitrim County COuncil

The latest Blueway project will help to develop outdoor recreation opportunities for people living in, and visiting, Co Leitrim

Many local residents and businesses have supported the move as a measure to see increased footfall in the town.

The publication of route options for the Dromod to Carrick-on-Shannon by-pass has led to a lot of concern in local communities around the county town

Local authority engineers are reassuring residents that every effort will be made to avoid demolishing people's homes.