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Ballinamore · May 08, 2026

Road closures announced for three-day major music festival in Leitrim

Temporary road closures have been proposed over the June bank holiday weekend to facilitate the Cowboys and Heroes festival in Drumcoura City. A road closure...

Leitrim · May 08, 2026

Leitrim people urged to check eligibility as thousands of broadband connections laid

Leitrim residents can check if they can avail of new fibre broadband connections, as thousands of homes are connected Over 3000 new homes in Leitrim can now...

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 08, 2026 Also covered in Ballinamore, Manorhamilton, Leitrim Village

Thousands raised as Leitrim Daffodil Day cheque handed over

A cheque for €35,000 raised on Daffodil Day was handed over at the Landmark hotel this week. Over €35,000 was raised in Leitrim on Daffodil Day this year,...

Manorhamilton · May 08, 2026

TG4 Connacht IFC Final ​Player of the Match Leah Fox believes Leitrim can beat anyone if they perform to their potential

TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final reaction: Glencar Manorhamilton pinpoints team intensity as foundation for victory Leitrim sent out a message that they are...

Roscommon · May 08, 2026

​Confidence never an issue for Leitrim as manager Garrity hails focus and intensity

TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final reaction: Green & Gold set sights on All-Ireland crown after impressive victory over Roscommon A renewed focus on performing with...

Fenagh · May 08, 2026 Also covered in Ballinamore

Over €3m for south Leitrim water mains is welcomed

Cllr Gary Prior said the project will "help provide a more sufficient and reliable water supply to Fenagh, Ballinamore and surrounding communities including...

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 08, 2026 Also covered in Mohill, Ballinamore, Dromod

Leitrim competitors take part in National Fitness Inclusion Games celebrating ability

Three IWA Carrick-on-Shannon members joined over 160 athletes with disabilities at the Fitness Inclusion Games, a Hyrox-inspired event promoting inclusive...

Ballina · May 07, 2026 Also covered in Enniscrone

'Most people come here to bring a little bit of calm into their lives': discrimination claim over yoga studio ban after anti-Christmas 'outburst' rejected

A man from Enniscrone, County Sligo, has lost a religious discrimination claim at the Workplace Relations Commission following his lifetime ban from a yoga...

Leitrim · May 07, 2026

Leitrim Community Safety Survey: Have Your Say by May 28

Leitrim Local Community Safety Partnership is surveying residents and workers about safety concerns to shape the county's first Community Safety Plan....

Mayo · May 07, 2026

Rose Conway-Walsh TD asked the Minister for Defence: Defence Forces

Asked the Minister for Defence the additional defence and security costs that will arise from protecting the Celtic Interconnector; whether the Defence Forces...

Roscommon · May 07, 2026 Also covered in Galway

Claire Kerrane TD asked the Minister for Justice: Coroners Service

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when the Coroner Report for 2025 will be published by his Department; the reason it has not been...

Leitrim · May 07, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Martin Kenny TD spoke in the Dáil: Cost of Living Mini-Budget: Motion [Private Members]

Martin Kenny TD (Sinn Féin, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the motion on “Cost of Living Mini-Budget: Motion [Private Members]”.

Longford · May 07, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Robert Troy TD spoke in the Dáil: Cost of Living Mini-Budget: Motion [Private Members]

Robert Troy TD (Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the motion on “Cost of Living Mini-Budget: Motion [Private Members]”.

Roscommon · May 07, 2026

League Final defeat made Leitrim hungry says captain Michelle Guckian

TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final reaction: There is a mantra that you learn more in defeat than victory and if that is the case, Leitrim certainly heeded the...

Leitrim · May 07, 2026

Leitrim HAP tenants making large top up payments to landlords

The large top ups that Leitrim tenants must pay to landlords under the HAP scheme was highlighted this week The large top ups that Leitrim tenants must pay to...

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 07, 2026

Leitrim being urged to come out and support the FTD Brothers this Sunday

Jordan and Cian Adams have already raised more than £1 million for their non-profit foundation and the Alzheimer Society of Ireland Leitrim people are being...

Leitrim · May 07, 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...

Leitrim · May 07, 2026

​From Leitrim to the Big Apple, St. Brigid’s G4M&O headed for New York!

St Brigid’s Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others launch fundraising campaign for New York trip next October St. Brigid’s Gaelic 4 Mothers and Others (G4M&O) are swapping...

Sligo · May 07, 2026

Leitrim stroke patient discharged from hospital despite house undergoing reconstruction

Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny raised the case of the man during a recent Dáil session A County Leitrim man who suffered a stroke was discharged from hospital...

Leitrim · May 07, 2026

South Leitrim communities to benefit as water main upgrade works commence

The project will see the replacement of 1.6km of ageing water mains with new and modern pipes. Communities in Castlefore and Drumlitten will benefit from...

Annaduff · May 07, 2026

​Vivienne Egan banishes injury memories of 2024 with 1-1 in TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final

TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final: Annaduff player suffered ruptured ACL in 2024 Final Two years after suffering a horror injury against Roscommon in the Connacht...

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 07, 2026

'Serious mistake': Strong objection lodged over proposed gym and housing development in Leitrim

A strong objection has been lodged against plans for a 24-hour gym and apartments in Carrick-on-Shannon, citing traffic congestion and road safety. A strong...

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 07, 2026

Leitrim Gardaí appeal for information following a series of criminal damage incidents

Leitrim Gardaí are appealing for information following a number of incidents in the South Leitrim area Gardaí in Leitrim are appealing for information...

Roscommon · May 07, 2026 Also covered in Galway

Claire Kerrane TD spoke in the Dáil: Safety and Well-being of Children Online: Discussion (Resumed)

Claire Kerrane TD (Sinn Féin, Roscommon-Galway) contributed to the debate on “Safety and Well-being of Children Online: Discussion (Resumed)”.

Sligo · May 06, 2026

Gill's lawyers served with documents covering 'every interaction' with State, court hears

Jonathan Gill, aged 44 and with an address in Clontarf, Dublin, appeared before the High Court in relation to an extradition warrant issued by Belfast...

Castlerea · May 06, 2026 Also covered in Foxford

Judge asks for information on allegation that garda photographed whistleblower in court

A High Court judge has requested information regarding an allegation that a senior garda photographed a whistleblower and three accompanying individuals...

Roscommon · May 06, 2026 Also covered in Galway

Michael Fitzmaurice TD asked the Minister for Transport: Driver Licences

Asked the Minister for Transport when he plans to introduce a reciprocal driving licence exchange agreement between Ireland and the United States of America,...

Sligo · May 06, 2026

Eamon Scanlon TD asked the Minister for Climate: Construction Industry

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of the Government's proposed Circularity Roadmap for the Construction Sector;...

Longford · May 06, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Foreign: Diplomatic Representation

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has plans to open a new Irish Consulate General in Muscat, Oman.

Mayo · May 06, 2026

Paul Lawless TD spoke in the Dáil: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Paul Lawless TD (Aontú, Mayo) contributed to the orderofbusiness on “An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business”.

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