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  4. longfordRepairs urged for Leitrim–Longford border bridge in 'very poor state'

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Boornacoola quiz team take home gold at Scór Sinsear All Ireland finals

The team was made up of Gearard Reilly, Noel Carr and father and son duo Aidan and Paul Dockery. Bornacoola Tráth na gCeist team from Leitrim were crowned All Ireland Champions at the Scór Sinsear All Ireland Finals in Castlebar last weekend. The team was made up of Gearard Reilly, Noel Carr

28 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer
Also covered in: Castlebar

Repairs urged for Leitrim–Longford border bridge in 'very poor state'

Leitrim County Council is to contact Longford County Council over the condition of Johnston’s Bridge at Bornacoola. Longford County Council is to be contacted by Leitrim County Council regarding the condition of a bridge on the border between the counties over the Rynn River. Cllr Sean McGowa

13 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer

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Guard of honour planned for Leitrim reburial following exhumation

Remains of Liam Farrell to be laid to rest again in Bornacoola The remains of Liam Farrell will be reburied tomorrow morning after being exhumed earlier this month as part of a renewed investigation into the Leitrim man’s suspicious death. Mr Farrell, 87, was found dead outside his house in R

22 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer
Also covered in: Rooskey