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Roscommon · April 22, 2026

Leitrim had high numbers of younger people in 1926, new census figures show

Inhabitants aged between 0 and 40 made up the bulk of the population while the number of inhabitants aged 70 and upwards was much less. New data shows that in...

Bornacoola · April 22, 2026 Also covered in Rooskey

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...

Mohill · April 22, 2026

PLANNING: Plans for synthetically surfaced sports pitch in Leitrim town

The Mohill Community and Sports Hub have applied for permission to construct a new 50 metre by 34 metre synthetically surfaced sport pitch The Mohill...

Galway · April 22, 2026

PARTY LIKE IT IS 94 ALL OVER AGAIN - POACHER

Connacht Senior Championship Semi-Final preview: Leitrim boss calls for supporters to get behind Green & Gold on Saturday against Galway Steven Poacher has...

Dromahair · April 22, 2026

Council rules out purchase of holiday village amid calls for tourism accommodation in North Leitrim

Leitrim County Council has ruled out purchasing the former Breffni Holiday Village in Dromahair amid calls for tourist accommodation in the village. Leitrim...

Leitrim Village · April 22, 2026

Planning permission granted for community and tourism hub with accommodation in Leitrim

Conditional permission has been approved for a new community and tourism hub in Leitrim Village including a two-storey extension, meeting space and visitor...

Mayo · April 22, 2026

Rose Conway-Walsh TD spoke in the Dáil: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Progress Ireland

Rose Conway-Walsh TD (Sinn Féin, Mayo) contributed to the debate on “Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Progress Ireland”.

Leitrim · April 22, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Martin Kenny TD spoke in the Dáil: Definition of Farmer within the Afforestation Scheme: Discussion

Martin Kenny TD (Sinn Féin, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Definition of Farmer within the Afforestation Scheme: Discussion”.

Roscommon · April 22, 2026 Also covered in Galway

Michael Fitzmaurice TD spoke in the Dáil: Definition of Farmer within the Afforestation Scheme: Discussion

Michael Fitzmaurice TD (Independent Ireland, Roscommon-Galway) contributed to the debate on “Definition of Farmer within the Afforestation Scheme: Discussion”.

Longford · April 22, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Sorca Clarke TD spoke in the Dáil: Vaccine Policy, Availability and Uptake: Discussion (Resumed)

Sorca Clarke TD (Sinn Féin, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Vaccine Policy, Availability and Uptake: Discussion (Resumed)”.

Edgeworthstown · April 21, 2026

Men jailed over €415k cannabis grow houses in Galway

Two men have been jailed for a combined nine years following the discovery of cannabis grow houses in Co Galway. Aloyzas Bukantus, 45, of Church Street,...

Leitrim · April 21, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Frankie Feighan TD asked the Minister for Culture: Sports Funding

Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when a sports club (details supplied) will be given permission to proceed with their application...

Roscommon · April 21, 2026 Also covered in Galway

Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Health: Primary Care Centres

Asked the Minister for Health when additional primary care centres or services will be delivered in underserved areas of Roscommon-Galway.

Mayo · April 21, 2026

Rose Conway-Walsh TD asked the Minister for Taoiseach: Child Poverty

Asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the progress his Department is making in tackling child poverty.

Leitrim · April 21, 2026

The Philly McGuinness Cup

Our U20’s will play Sligo for the Philly McGuinness Cup in Cloone this Friday. | Leitrim Sligo | Fri, 24 – Apr at 19:00 | St. Mary’s GAA Park, Cloone |...

Manorhamilton · April 21, 2026 Also covered in Athlone

Extra-time heartbreak for St Clare's CS Manorhamilton in FAI Schools All-Ireland Final

FAI SCHOOLS MINOR ‘B’ GIRLS NATIONAL CUP FINAL GALLEN CS FERBANE 3 ST. CLARE’S CS MANORHAMILTON 1 (AET) A memorable and historic season for the girls of St....

Cavan · April 21, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

David Maxwell TD spoke in the Dáil: Petition on the Right not to Attend Religious Instruction in School: Discussion

David Maxwell TD (Fine Gael, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Petition on the Right not to Attend Religious Instruction in School: Discussion”.

Donegal · April 21, 2026

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD spoke in the Dáil: Impact of Climate Change on Fish Stocks: Discussion

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD (Sinn Féin, Donegal) contributed to the debate on “Impact of Climate Change on Fish Stocks: Discussion”.

Leitrim · April 21, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Eamon Scanlon TD spoke in the Dáil: Impact of Climate Change on Fish Stocks: Discussion

Eamon Scanlon TD (Fianna Fáil, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Impact of Climate Change on Fish Stocks: Discussion”.

Sligo · April 20, 2026

Robbie Lawlor murder case suspect appears before High Court

A 44-year-old man from Clontarf, Dublin has appeared before the High Court in extradition proceedings initiated by authorities in Northern Ireland. Jonathan...

Leitrim · April 20, 2026

Lory Meagher Cup Rd 3

The Senior Hurlers will play Longford at home in round 2 of the Lory Meagher Cup this Sunday. Lory Meagher Cup – Rd 3 | Leitrim Longford | Sun, 26 – Apr 2pm |...

Sligo · April 19, 2026

THE LAST POINT: ​Leitrim’s ecstasy & agony in Sligo and Birr

THE LAST POINT Wouldn’t you just know it – the first time in my years with the Observer that Willie Donnellan and myself aren’t covering a Leitrim Men’s...

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 19, 2026

Completion of lighting at Leitrim estate awaits funding availability

Lighting at The Village estate in Aughamore will be completed when resources allow, with drainage problems already addressed but no plans currently in place...

Leitrim · April 19, 2026

Leitrim mother evicted from home , 'the week before it was a family '

Speaking in the Seanad, Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove said she believes that homelessness has become normalised The rising number of notices of termination in...

Dromod · April 18, 2026

PICTURES: See inside this spectacular Leitrim home on the market for almost €1 million

Warren Lodge in Dromod is a Georgian estate on the market for €959,000, offered for sale by Abbey Property Sales Warren Lodge is a beautiful Georgian estate...

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 18, 2026

Motorists struggling with visibility on national road in Leitrim due to lack of lighting

Concerns have been raised about poor visibility on the N4 at night, with motorists reporting difficulties due to a lack of streetlighting. Drivers are having...

Drumshanbo · April 18, 2026

BREAKING: Change of use sought for former hotel for 24 homes in Leitrim town

P & a Lakeside Developments Limited intend to apply for permission at Corrachuil, Drumshanbo, Leitrim for a development that will consist of a change of use...

Donegal · April 17, 2026

Refusal to comply with unpaid wages ruling was discriminatory, WRC rules

A County Donegal hair salon supplier has been ordered to pay €106,000 to a former salesman following a Workplace Relations Commission ruling that found age...

Leitrim · April 17, 2026

Senior Hurling Team Announcement – Lory Meagher Rd 2

Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Hurling panel has been named by manager Mike Wall for round 2 of the Lory Meagher Cup Best of luck to the team, Mike &...

Leitrim · April 17, 2026

Connacht Senior Football Semi-Final

Our Senior Footballers take on Galway at home Saturday 25th. Please come out and show your support Connacht Championship – Semi-Final | Leitrim Galway | Sat,...

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