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Sligo · April 14, 2026

Political Reaction to Government Economic Package and Protests

Michael Clark, an Independent Ireland senior member and Sligo-Leitrim election candidate, has strongly criticised the government's economic package announced ov

Sligo · April 14, 2026

'Very difficult times' ahead as Leitrim TDs take sides as Government face crucial vote after chaotic week

Sligo-Leitrim TD's pain their colours to the end ahead of the crucial confidence vote that follows a tumultuous week in Irish society The Dáil will vote on a mo

Manorhamilton · April 13, 2026 Also covered in Enniskillen

One Wife Too Money comedy opens at Corn Mill Theatre

The Corn Mill Theatre in Manorhamilton is staging a new comedy play called 'One Wife Too Money' written by Jimmy Kiri, featuring a landscape gardener who faces

Manorhamilton · April 13, 2026 Also covered in Enniskillen

One Wife Too Many opens at Corn Mill Theatre this weekend

The Corn Mill Theatre in Manorhamilton is staging 'One Wife Too Many', a comedy about a landscape gardener whose proposal is interrupted by a woman claiming a o

Manorhamilton · April 13, 2026

Councillor Roisin Kenny balances election campaign with theatre debut

Councillor Roisin Kenny, representing Ballion & Moore Municipal District for Sinn Féin, is juggling local election preparations with her role in the Corn Mill T

Manorhamilton · April 13, 2026 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon

FND Awareness Month: Local Stories of Functional Neurological Disorder

Aemann McPartland, founder of FND Ireland from Manorhamilton, and 16-year-old Molly from Kiltum discuss living with functional neurological disorder (FND), a co

Manorhamilton · April 13, 2026 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon

FND Awareness Month: Local stories of functional neurological disorder

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Awareness Month is being marked with interviews from two local people affected by the condition. Aemann McPartland, found

Drumshanbo · April 13, 2026

Claire Sisters suspend adoration in Drumshanbo during Holy Week

The Poor Clare Sisters at the convent in Drumshanbo have announced that eucharistic adoration will be suspended from Spy Wednesday through Easter Sunday morning

Drumshanbo · April 13, 2026

Leitrim pool player excels at European 8 Ball Pro Championships

A competitive pool player from Leitrim competed at the European 8 Ball Pro Championships in Malta over the weekend. Despite their team losing in the semi-finals

Drumshanbo · April 13, 2026

Clare Sisters convent suspends adoration during Holy Week

The Poor Clare Sisters at Drumshanbo Convent will suspend eucharistic adoration from Spy Wednesday through Easter Sunday morning. This suspension is part of the

Drumshanbo · April 13, 2026

Leitrim pool player shines at European 8-ball championships in Malta

A competitive pool player from Leitrim competed at the European 8-ball pro championships in Malta over the weekend. The player's team was defeated in the semi-f

Drumshanbo · April 13, 2026

Young player's pool journey began with raffle-won cue from snooker exhibition

A Leitrim pool player's competitive journey began at age 10 after attending a snooker exhibition by Max Elby in Drumshanbo. The player won a raffle prize—a cue

Annaduff · April 13, 2026

Easter Craft Fair at Annaduff Community Centre

The Annaduff ICA Guild is hosting an Easter craft fair featuring 14 local artisans selling unique handcrafted gifts. The event runs from 4-7pm at Anne Dove Comm

Annaduff · April 13, 2026

Annaduff ICA Guild supports community through crafts and social activities

The Annaduff ICA Guild, with 37 members, is actively involved in community initiatives including a community garden plot at Johnwood Village, support for Johnwo

Ballinamore · April 13, 2026

Ballinamore ICA celebrates 60 years with community field day

The Ballinamore ICA Guild marked its 60th anniversary with a community event at Ballinamore Old Fairday, featuring demonstrations of traditional cooking, home-b

Ballinamore · April 13, 2026

Traditional boxty-making demonstration at Ballinamore community event

Radio presenter Norbert Fielbe documented a traditional boxty-making demonstration at the Ballinamore ICA field day, with volunteer David showing the preparatio

Ballinamore · April 13, 2026

20th Anniversary of Acclaimed Writer John McGahern's Death Marked

March 30th marks the 20th anniversary of the death of John McGahern, one of Ireland's most accomplished writers. McGahern, who was born in Dublin but had strong

Ballinamore · April 13, 2026

20th anniversary of death of acclaimed writer John McGahern

Today marks 20 years since the death of John McGahern, one of Ireland's most accomplished and important writers. Born in Dublin but reared in Ballinamore, Count

Carrigallen · April 13, 2026 Also covered in Westport

Irish Emigrant Returns to Open Successful Café in Carrigallen

A proud Irishman who worked in Australian cafés returned home to Carrigallen and opened Morning Glory Café, inspired by the vibrant café culture he experienced

Carrigallen · April 13, 2026

Açai Bowls Boom in Regional Cafés Following Australian Trend

Açai bowls have suddenly become ubiquitous across cafés in the Shannonside region, with Morning Glory Café in Carrigallen crediting their explosion in popularit

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 13, 2026

Carrick-on-Shannon wins Tidy Towns competition, launches national campaign

Carrick-on-Shannon was celebrated today as the 2025 Tidy Towns winner, with Minister Dara Callery launching the national competition in Leitrim. The town's succ

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 13, 2026

Ukrainian volunteer finds community through Carrick-on-Shannon Tidy Towns work

Arena Jats, from Ukraine, has been volunteering with Carrick-on-Shannon's Tidy Towns committee for three to four years and credits the group with helping her in

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 13, 2026

Carrick-on-Shannon wins national Tidy Towns competition

Carrick-on-Shannon has won the 2025 national Tidy Towns competition, with Minister Dáire Cahill launching this year's competition in Leitrim. The win recognises

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 13, 2026

Australian café culture comes to Carrick-on-Shannon with Morning Glory success

An Irish emigrant returned from Australia with a vision to bring café culture home, opening Morning Glory Café in Carrick-on-Shannon two and a half years ago. I

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 13, 2026 Also covered in Westport

Morning Glory Café wins Connock Twitter Best Newcomer Award for 2023

Morning Glory Café in Carrick-on-Shannon was nominated and won the Connock Twitter Best Newcomer Award in 2023. The owner was surprised to win, attending the aw

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 13, 2026

Açai bowls become unexpected hit at Morning Glory Café in Carrick-on-Shannon

What started as a fad has become a runaway success: açai bowls are now sold in high volumes at Morning Glory Café. The owner sources them through a Galway-based

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 13, 2026

Women in business barriers discussed at Leitrim County Council event

A Leitrim County Council-organised event in Carrick-on-Shannon a few weeks prior to this interview featured speakers discussing the challenges women face enteri

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 13, 2026

School bus driver shortage: Age limit increase falls short of demand

The government has increased the maximum age for small school bus drivers (up to 8 passengers) from 70 to 72 years, effective September. However, experienced dr

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 13, 2026

Former TD and GP Dr. Rory Hanlon discusses medical career and St Patrick's Day plans

Dr. Rory Hanlon, a former TD and government minister, reflects on his early career as a GP working in the dispensary system, including a six-month posting in Ca

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 13, 2026

Leitrim County Council hosts women in business event in Carrick-on-Shannon

Leitrim County Council recently held a women in business event in Carrick-on-Shannon attended by the interviewer, where speakers including Norreys presented sto

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