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Leitrim · May 12, 2026

Calls for Irish unity dominate Seán Mac Diarmada commemoration in Leitrim

Mac Lochlainn says planning for Irish unity must begin now Preparations for Irish unity must begin now, Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn told crowds...

Ballinamore · May 12, 2026

1,000 Free Pints Up for Grabs at Cowboys and Heroes

Ireland’s biggest country music festival returns to Ballinamore Country music fans heading to Ballinamore for this year’s Cowboys and Heroes festival could be...

Leitrim · May 12, 2026

Jiving craze sweeps Ireland ahead of Cowboys and Heroes Country Music Festival

Why thousands of young people are jiving again As Cowboys and Heroes prepares to return to Drumcoura City this June Bank Holiday weekend, one of Ireland’s...

Leitrim · May 12, 2026

Guided woodland walks and family-friendly events in Leitrim for Biodiversity week

Rebeccah Cogan, Biodiversity Officer with Leitrim County Council, said it's a "great time for people across Leitrim to discover the rich biodiversity on their...

Ballinamore · May 12, 2026

Family Festival returns to Leitrim town for 60th anniversary celebrations

Excitement is already building across the town and beyond for what promises to be another memorable week of celebrations from 9th–16th August. As preparations...

Dublin · May 12, 2026

Applications now open for Leitrim's Local Enterprise Showcase 2027 at the RDS

More than 100 companies from across the country will take part, gaining the opportunity to meet high‑quality buyers from Ireland and overseas Applications are...

Leitrim · May 12, 2026

Experts and wildlife rescue headline Biodiversity Week with free events at Leitrim's Organic Centre

National Biodiversity Week at the Organic Centre will offer free talks and events on algae blooms, wildlife rehabilitation, grasslands and community action....

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 11, 2026

Drug dealer told mother that he would get 'junkies' to rape her son over €157k debt

At the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on May 11th, 2026, a 33-year-old man from West Dublin pleaded guilty to drug possession, money laundering and making...

Drumshanbo · May 11, 2026

'There needs to be some level of control on this' - vape shops increasing in Leitrim towns

Cllr Enda McGloin said he would like to see the Towns Teams and the local authority come together in order to formulate a plan to buck this trend. There are...

Leitrim · May 11, 2026

Leitrim to face either Offaly or Carlow in Tailteann Cup second round

Tailteann Cup: Depending on result agqainst Down, Leitrim either away to Offaly or home to Carlow They might not have played their first round game yet but...

Waterford · May 11, 2026

New theatre company to debut with bold Kafka adaptation at Corn Mill

Director Oisín Hourican says the bold adaptation blends mime, movement and dark humour A bold new theatre company is preparing to make its debut in County...

Leitrim · May 11, 2026

Leitrim Cllr says minister needs to show 'leadership' and intervene ahead of HSE strike

Leitrim will be without ambulances on Tuesday if no agreement is reached on Monday Leitrim is set to be without ambulances on Tuesday as around 2,000 SIPTU...

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 11, 2026 Also covered in Dromahair

Leitrim artists go incognito for Jack and Jill Charity Art Sale

Leitrim artists Karen Comerton, Rachel Webb and Catherine Gray are among the contributors donating anonymous artworks to the Incognito 2026 fundraiser. It’s...

Newtowngore · May 11, 2026

Permission granted for Astroturf pitch at Leitrim school

Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a Astroturf pitch in south Leitrim A conditional planning permission has been granted for the...

Leitrim · May 11, 2026

Connacht Fleadh launch in Lough Rynn Hotel this May!

The Fleadh will be officially launched by well-known Leitrim musician, John Lee with a special concert celebrating Leitrim musician, Noel Sweeney Leitrim...

Mohill · May 11, 2026 Also covered in Ballinamore

Additional special classes confirmed for Leitrim primary schools

Two new special classes have been approved for primary schools in Ballinamore and Mohill, bringing the total sanctioned in Leitrim to eight. Two new special...

Leitrim · May 11, 2026

'Every action, no matter how small, has an impact' - Leitrim locals encouraged to volunteer

To mark International Volunteer Year 2026, the centre is encouraging people to get involved and commit to volunteering 26 hours throughout 2026. To mark...

Bornacoola · May 11, 2026

Leitrim national school receives European flag as part of Europe Day celebration

Participating schools in Leitrim included Bornacoola National School which each school receiving an EU flag and €250 in book vouchers. Primary school pupils...

Roscommon · May 10, 2026

THE LAST POINT: ​Statement win sets up another All-Ireland tilt

THE LAST POINT Guilty as I often am of losing the run of myself, it is almost impossible not to think that Leitrim teams could be gracing Croke Park at least...

Leitrim · May 10, 2026

Leitrim TD says North West families being left ‘behind’ amid energy cost crisis

Martin Kenny TD told the Dáil families in North West struggling with rising costs, arguing Government measures have left ordinary households behind...

Ballinamore · May 10, 2026

Support grows for proposed aparthotel development in Leitrim

A planning application to redevelop the former Convent of Mercy in Ballinamore into tourist accommodation with 12 aparthotel units, café and restaurant has...

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 10, 2026

Leitrim woman honoured as North West Hospice Hero 2026 for years of fundraising efforts

North West Hospice has named Carrick-on-Shannon’s Kathleen Flanagan its 2026 Hospice Hero in recognition of her long-standing fundraising and volunteer work....

Leitrim · May 09, 2026

Tailteann Cup – Rd 1

Our Senior footballers travel to Down to get their Tailteann Cup campaign underway. Tailteann Cup – Rd 1 | Leitrim Down | Sat, 16 – May, 6.00pm | Páirc Esler,...

Leitrim Village · May 09, 2026

Rise and shine: Leitrim town hosts morning climb in support of Darkness into Light

The third annual Darkness into Light Sheemore Hill climb will take place on May 16th Next Saturday morning, Leitrim Village locals will host a Darkness into...

Leitrim · May 09, 2026

Leitrim could be pilot county for land observatory, meeting told

There has been a call for Leitrim County Council to participate in an initiative to establish a Land Observatory for Ireland. There has been a call for...

Leitrim · May 09, 2026

Hurlers heading to Croke Park after victory over Warwickshire books Leitrim's Lory Meagher Cup Final spot

LORY MEAGHER CUP: LEITRIM 1-18 WARWICKSHIRE 2-12 Leitrim hurlers are Croke Park bound after the Green & Gold booked their place in the Lory Meagher Cup Final...

Roscommon · May 08, 2026

Ukrainian man left with serious head injury after unprovoked fire extinguisher attack

A Ukrainian national has been sentenced to six and a half years' imprisonment following a serious assault at a refugee accommodation centre in Dublin. The...

Leitrim · May 08, 2026

Team Announcement – Lory Meagher Cup Rd 4

Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Hurling panel has been named by manager Mike Wall for round 4 of the Lory Meagher Cup Best of luck to the team, Mike &...

Leitrim · May 08, 2026

Exhibition: Stunning paintings exploring gardens and seascapes coming to Leitrim

This collection titled ‘Solace, land and sea’ explores gardens and seascapes as places of solace - spaces where the eye, and the mind, are invited to rest....

Leitrim · May 08, 2026

Need for oversight of home care in Leitrim

The issue of private home care services in Leitrim was highlighted at this week's County Council meeting. The issue of private home care services in Leitrim...

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