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Carrick-On-Shannon · April 15, 2026 Also covered in Leitrim Village

Calls for donations to help young 'relentless' Leitrim fighter get to European Championship

GoFundMe set up to help young Leitrim fighter, Zoe Szemendrey, get to the European championships in Athens later this month A young Leitrim girl has qualified...

Drumshanbo · April 15, 2026

Two week closure of Leitrim road confirmed to fell 'dangerous trees'

The closure will take place on the L-73141-0 in Gortnawaun, Drumshanbo There will be a temporary road closure in the Drumshanbo area next month, in order for...

Manorhamilton · April 15, 2026

North Leitrim nursing home is commended in largely positive report

A HIQA inspection took place at Arus Breffni Nursing Unit in Manorhamilton, Leitrim, on 9 January this year found that "that residents were content with the...

Drumkeerin · April 15, 2026

Leitrim school granted ‘essential’ new special class for next year

Lough Allen College granted a new special class for the 2025/2026 year following the announcement on Wednesday A new Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) class will...

Drumshanbo · April 15, 2026

Planning sought for 24 residential units 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...

Cloone · April 15, 2026 Also covered in Leitrim Village

Boxty and Bicycles: Leitrim village gets ready to welcome the 10th Leitrim Cycling Festival

This year’s programme is packed with activities including learning about the delicious boxty Cloone is famous for and exploring the beautiful trails and...

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 15, 2026 Also covered in Leitrim Village, Dromod

'Utterly brilliant' - legendary children's TV presenter on his visit to Leitrim

Children's TV icon Timmy Mallett has been cycling around Leitrim and the TV and radio presenter has been impressed on his visit to Dromod, Carrick-on-Shannon,...

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 15, 2026 Also covered in Dromod

No funding available for proposed pedestrian safety bridge in Leitrim

A meeting of Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District heard that there is currently no funding available for a small cantilever bridge or pedestrian crossing in...

Manorhamilton · April 15, 2026

Warm tributes paid in court to 'fantastic' Leitrim prison guard following sudden death

Popular Seán Boylan, a dad of two, was described as being very helpful and professional Heartfelt tributes have been paid to popular prison guard Seán Boylan,...

Roscommon · April 14, 2026 Also covered in Galway

Michael Fitzmaurice TD asked the Minister for Climate: Departmental Funding

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the initial estimated allocation compared to the actual outturn for the period of carbon tax to his...

Leitrim · April 14, 2026

Leitrim U20 Team Announcement – Rd 5

Team Announcement The Leitrim U20 Football team has been named by manager Enda Lyons for round 5 of the Connacht U20 Championship. Best of luck to the team,...

Leitrim · April 14, 2026

Lory Meagher Cup Rd 2

The Senior Hurlers travel to Birmingham to take on Lancashire in round 2 of the Lory Meagher Cup this Sunday. Lory Meagher Cup – Rd 1 | Leitrim Monaghan |...

Leitrim · April 14, 2026

Young people in Leitrim have ‘one week left to apply for free EU travel pass'

The competition is open to those born between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2008. The call opened ahead of European Youth Week and the closing date to apply is 22...

Roscommon · April 14, 2026

Leitrim children among 546 waiting for first contact from Child Disability Network Team (CDNT)

Figures from the HSE show that overall 8,648 children are waiting for first contact which is a reduction of the 9,363 children waiting for first contact at...

Kinlough · April 14, 2026

'Stand your ground and show your independence' - Leitrim female construction worker

Rachel, who also bagged the title of Miss Galaxy Emerald Isle in 2024, said that being involved in pageantry as well as working in construction is "the best...

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...

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 14, 2026 Also covered in Mohill

Questions raised over limited number of sites on Derelict Register in Leitrim

24 sites are currently listed on the derelict sites register in Leitrim, with the Council saying unknown ownership of a number of properties is preventing...

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 14, 2026 Also covered in Drumsna

Progress reported on plans for greyway linking two Leitrim villages

Roscommon County Council has received Project Development Funding of €50,000 for preparatory works for the development of a greyway between Drumsna Bridge and...

Longford · April 14, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Micheál Carrigy TD spoke in the Dáil: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canal and Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion

Micheál Carrigy TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canal and Barrow...

Donegal · April 14, 2026

Pat the Cope Gallagher TD spoke in the Dáil: Sea Fisheries Protection and Legislative Framework for Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority: Discussion (Resumed)

Pat the Cope Gallagher TD (Fianna Fáil, Donegal) contributed to the debate on “Sea Fisheries Protection and Legislative Framework for Sea-Fisheries Protection...

Cavan · April 14, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

Brendan Smith TD spoke in the Dáil: Petition on Insurance Reform for Thatched Heritage Properties: Discussion

Brendan Smith TD (Fianna Fáil, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Petition on Insurance Reform for Thatched Heritage Properties: Discussion”.

Gweedore · April 13, 2026

Native Irish speaker who bludgeoned grandfather to death committed to CMH

A 39-year-old man from Gweedore in Co Donegal has been committed to the Central Mental Hospital following a special verdict of not guilty by reason of...

Glenties · April 13, 2026

Donaldson murder accused to get book of evidence

A 49-year-old man charged with the murder of former senior Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson has been remanded in custody by the Special Criminal Court until...

Leitrim · April 13, 2026

Connacht U17 Connacht Championship Rd 5

Our U17’s take on Sligo in the final round of the Connacht Championship #ElectricIreland – Connacht Championship – R5 | Leitrim Sligo | Fri, 17 – Apr, 19:00 |...

Kinlough · April 13, 2026 Also covered in Bundoran

Honouring Leitrim man's life and sculptures on his first anniversary

Although one year has passed for Brendan McGloin’s beloved family and friends in the Bundoran and Kinlough communities, words are still hard to mine, and...

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 13, 2026

Motorists ‘pulled off roads’ in Leitrim due to verge drop offs

Cllr Cormac Flynn raised concerns over road edge safety after reports of motorists in Leitrim being pulled off rural roads due to dangerous verge drop-offs...

Bornacoola · April 13, 2026

Repairs urged for Leitrim–Longford border bridge in 'very poor state'

Leitrim County Council is to contact Longford County Council over the condition of Johnston’s Bridge at Bornacoola. Longford County Council is to be contacted...

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 13, 2026

Learner drivers losing marks due to faded road markings in Leitrim town

A review of worn road markings across Carrick-on-Shannon is to be scheduled after concerns that learner drivers are being marked down on driving tests. Faded...

Leitrim · April 12, 2026

Connacht U20 Championship Rd 5

Our U20’s travel to Roscommon for the final round of the Connacht Championship Dalata Hotel Group – U20 Connacht Championship – R5 | Leitrim Roscommon | Wed,...

Leitrim · April 12, 2026

THE LAST POINT: A chance to make a statement

THE LAST POINT This column was going to have the heading “Two into one won't go” as the ludicrous clash of Leitrim's Mens and Ladies teams next Sunday grows...

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