News - Leitrim

LISTEN: Shannonside MEP calls for emergency permits for storm-hit forestry owners
Around 10 per cent of all forestry across Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon was knocked down during the bad weather.
Feb 19, 2025 17:29
Local vacancy rates higher than national average, according to Geodirectory report
The rate in Leitrim was considerably higher than the national average of 3.8 per cent.
Feb 19, 2025 07:30
Anger in Leitrim due to handling of recovery efforts following Storm Éowyn
A meeting took place in the Ballinamore area last night where residents expressed their concerns.
Feb 18, 2025 16:33
Leitrim woman calls for end of involvement of religious orders in education
Jesuit Order provincial Fr Shane Daly said the Order's handling of child abuse was 'misguided' and allowed individuals to avoid responsibility for their crimes.
Feb 17, 2025 13:48
Local Leitrim hotel earns recognition at prestigious awards
Co. Leitrim's Lough Rynn Castle, was named Bronze Winner of Ireland's Small Wedding Hotel 100 People or Less at the 2024 Gold Medal Awards.
Feb 16, 2025 11:54
Over €47 million earmarked for local road improvement works
The funding was announced this morning as part of a national investment programme.
Feb 14, 2025 17:21
Over 100 people across Shannonside region to become Irish citizens
The conferrals began yesterday and will continue at the Convention Centre in Dublin today.
Feb 14, 2025 13:53
€400,000 allocated for construction of new bridge in Co. Leitrim
Leitrim County Council was granted planning permission to demolish it and build a new bridge around 25 metres away.
Feb 14, 2025 08:20
Leitrim man retiring after 68 years working in Carrick on Shannon
Denis O'Brien has been working since 1957 in DYR Electrical Accessories in Carrick on Shannon.
Feb 13, 2025 13:50
Local councillor says measures needed to protect rural areas from weather events
The councillor raised the issue of broadband in towns and villages at the latest Carrick-on-Shannon MD meeting, following the devastating impact Storm Éowyn has had on local communities.
Feb 13, 2025 13:19Shannonside Newsletter
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