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Ballinaglera · April 23, 2026

Mapping the Holy Wells of Leitrim: New project calls on local volunteers

Leitrim County Council has launched a new project with Archaeology Plan to survey and document the county’s holy wells, with volunteers invited to help record...

Sligo · April 23, 2026

RIP - 'Beautiful soul' remembered by Leitrim community after passing away in hospital

The death has taken place of Geraldine Rooney - née Crothers, Cornalaughta, Leckaun, Leitrim on April 22nd 2026, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital....

Leitrim · April 23, 2026

Leitrim TD tells Dáil local teens are matching vape colours to outfits

Students matching vape colours to debs outfits highlights youth appeal concerns, Martin Kenny TD said, as Ireland moves to tighten restrictions on the appeal...

Manorhamilton · April 23, 2026

Workshops planned to clarify timeline for taking in charge of Leitrim estates

Workshops planned for May aim to clarify progress on Leitrim housing estates awaiting taking in charge, after councillors raised concerns about years of...

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 23, 2026

Leitrim region averaged two daily burglaries this winter

October to March figures released under Operation Thor Leitrim was among the counties targeted by an organised burglary gang investigation that previously...

Cavan · April 23, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

Cathy Bennett TD spoke in the Dáil: Business of Committee

Cathy Bennett TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Business of Committee”.

Convoy · April 22, 2026

'Thrill seeker' who flipped car on M50 after garda chase jailed for two years

A 19-year-old man from Tallaght has been sentenced to two years in custody following two high-speed pursuits by gardaí within four months, including an...

Cavan · April 22, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

Niamh Smyth TD asked the Minister for Finance: Fuel Prices

Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review the case of a business (details supplied); the supports available to businesses that deliver...

Longford · April 22, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Micheál Carrigy TD asked the Minister for Health: Hospital Waiting Lists

Asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an urgent update on the case of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting an outpatient appointment in the...

Galway · April 22, 2026

Michael Fitzmaurice TD asked the Minister for Health: Departmental Data

Asked the Minister for Health the cost incurred annually by University Hospital Galway to have Pet scans completed over the past five years; and if she will...

Mayo · April 22, 2026

Paul Lawless TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

Paul Lawless TD (Aontú, Mayo) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation”.

Ballinamore · April 22, 2026

Former Taoiseach under fire - Leitrim Live readers have their say

Leo Varadkar had stated that "the interests of farmers in the agriculture industry is by and large not in the interests of Ireland as a nation" and went on to...

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...

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...

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...

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”.

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