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Drumshanbo · April 16, 2026 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon

L-73141 road closed May 11-29 in Gortnawaun for tree felling

The L-73141 in Gortnawaun, Drumshanbo will close for three weeks from May 11 while dangerous trees are felled. Local access will be maintained.

Leitrim · April 16, 2026

Leitrim Council seeks your feedback on Local Economic Plan

Take a five-minute survey to share your views on how Leitrim is delivering on its community priorities. Closes Friday 13 March.

Leitrim · April 16, 2026

Help track red squirrels and pine martens across Ireland in 2026

Leitrim residents can become citizen scientists by reporting woodland mammal sightings as part of a nationwide tracking project throughout 2026.

Sligo · April 16, 2026

Eamon Scanlon TD asked the Minister for Health: Health Services Staff

Asked the Minister for Health to clarify whether there is currently any adult speech and language therapist assigned to County Leitrim, noting that adult...

Roscommon · April 16, 2026 Also covered in Galway

Claire Kerrane TD asked the Minister for Public Expenditure: Heritage Sites

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update following engagement with an...

Cavan · April 16, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

Matt Carthy TD asked the Minister for Public Expenditure: Capital Expenditure Programme

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the measures he has introduced to ensure value-for-money...

Longford · April 16, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Kevin Boxer Moran TD spoke in the Dáil: An Garda Síochána

Kevin Boxer Moran TD (Independent, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the question on “An Garda Síochána”.

Mayo · April 16, 2026

Alan Dillon TD spoke in the Dáil: Climate Change Policy

Alan Dillon TD (Fine Gael, Mayo) contributed to the question on “Climate Change Policy”.

Leitrim · April 16, 2026

Minor Team Announcement – Connacht Championship Rd5

Team Announcement The Leitrim Minor Football team has been named by managers Danny Beck and Ciarán Kennedy for round 5 of the Electric Ireland Connacht Minor...

Leitrim · April 16, 2026

Manager Ed ​Burke thought Carlow’s luck had run out in extra time but faith in team's ability saw team to Division 4 title

Lidl NFL Division 4 Final reaction: Manager felt Carlow were the better team but struggled to kill off Leitrim challenge Ed Burke was standing on the sideline...

Drumshanbo · April 16, 2026

Work begins on €6.2 million project in Leitrim town

The €6.2 million project will see the construction of a working hub and creative studios in the town centre in Drumshanbo Work has commenced on the The...

Leitrim · April 16, 2026

Regrets mingle with pride for Garrity as Leitrim battle to the very end of Lidl NFL Division 4 Final

Lidl LGFA NFL Division 4 Final reaction: Leitrim manager felt there should have been more time at end of second half of extra-time after stop-clock issue...

Leitrim · April 16, 2026

Large Leitrim farmhouse with outbuildings goes up for sale for just under 230,000

A two-storey farmhouse surrounded by ‘superb’ views has gone on the market in Leitrim for just under €230,000. The farmhouse, which is situated on two acres...

Leitrim · April 16, 2026

Call for artists as Boyle Arts Festival launches 2026 Arts Trail

Creative call-out as Boyle prepares to turn streets, shopfronts and public spaces into a living gallery this summer Artists from across the region are being...

Manorhamilton · April 16, 2026

Glencar Manorhamilton GAA club pay heartfelt tribute to the late Sean Boylan

Tribute: "A man whose lifelong dedication and service to our club leaves a legacy that will endure for generations" Glencar Manorhamilton GAA club have paid a...

Leitrim · April 16, 2026

Leitrim house prices hit grim milestone, according to new figures

Leitrim medium house prices reach over 200,000 according to new data from the CSO Leitrim houses have jumped over €20,000 in the last twelve months, according...

Leitrim · April 16, 2026

Young mother from Leitrim issued with a notice of termination from a landlord

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

Leitrim · April 16, 2026

Leitrim is the county with the lowest cost for cleaning up after illegal dumping

Leitrim County Council spent €27,166 in clean- up costs, while it received €136,803.18 under the Anti-Dumping Initiative. Leitrim has the lowest cost in the...

Drumkeerin · April 16, 2026

Leitrim principal welcomes new ASD classes in south Leitrim school

The school’s principal Rachel Shannon expressed both pride and relief at the development, highlighting the positive impact it will have on students and...

Cavan · April 16, 2026

GP shortage in Leitrim caused by 'sparse population in rural regions in the North West'

Areas of Leitrim, Donegal, North Mayo parts of Cavan have smaller populations spread over large geographic areas, combined with an ageing GP workforce which...

Sligo · April 16, 2026

Leitrim TD raises 'serious problems' at Sligo University Hospital in Dáil

Serious overcrowding, repeated theatre closures and inadequate dialysis facilities at Sligo University Hospital were raised in the Dáil during debate on the...

Sligo · April 16, 2026

This is the sort of win people will remember for 20 years – Poacher​

Connacht SFC reaction: Captain Ryan O’Rourke targets consistency after emotional victory over Sligo Emotions were running high and the celebrations on the...

Roscommon · April 16, 2026 Also covered in Galway

Claire Kerrane TD spoke in the Dáil: State-Provided Childcare Places and Early Childcare Matters: Discussion (Resumed)

Claire Kerrane TD (Sinn Féin, Roscommon-Galway) contributed to the debate on “State-Provided Childcare Places and Early Childcare Matters: Discussion...

Cavan · April 15, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

Brendan Smith TD asked the Minister for Finance: Fuel Prices

Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance in view of the severe hardship and difficulties caused for most sectors, including households, farms, hauliers,...

Sligo · April 15, 2026

Marian Harkin TD asked the Minister for Children: Health Services Staff

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on funding for an MS community support worker in Sligo, Leitrim (details supplied); and...

Longford · April 15, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Climate: Waste Management

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current strategies being implemented to reduce single use plastic consumption; and to outline...

Mayo · April 15, 2026

Dara Calleary TD spoke in the Dáil: Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motions

Dara Calleary TD (Fianna Fáil, Mayo) contributed to the questions on “Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motions”.

Roscommon · April 15, 2026 Also covered in Galway

Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to China.

Leitrim · April 15, 2026

Annaduff Make History with Féile na nGael Triumph

Annaduff Make History with Féile na nGael Triumph They say third time’s the charm, and for Annaduff Handball Club that old saying rang true, as their third...

Leitrim · April 15, 2026

Four Leitrim players named on Lidl LGFA NFL Division 4 Team of the Year

Lidl LGFA NFL Division 4: Jasmine Maye, Dearbhaile Beirne, Leah Fox & Muireann Devaney named on Team of the Year Four Leitrim players have been named on the...

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