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Leitrim · April 24, 2026

Leitrim Senior Team – Connacht Semi-Final

Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Football team has been named by manager Steven Poacher for the Semi-Final of the Connacht Championship Best of luck to...

Leitrim · April 24, 2026 Also covered in Galway

THE LAST POINT: ​Stats & optimism clash ahead of Tribe quest

THE LAST POINT Nothing gets a county revved up quite like an unexpected championship win. I imagine anyone with a drop of Westmeath blood must feel about a...

Leitrim · April 24, 2026

20 new-build social homes in the pipeline for Leitrim

According to a report, 10 homes were under construction across the county as of Q4 2025, with a further 17 units at design or tender stage. The latest Social...

Manorhamilton · April 24, 2026

Modular homes in Leitrim could be a 'practical solution for elderly people'

The proposed changes will allow homeowners to install modular units without the need for full planning permission Plans to allow modular homes in back gardens...

Leitrim Village · April 24, 2026 Also covered in Keadew

Award-winning harp star to headline O’Carolan Festival concert in Leitrim

Mel Mercier’s groundbreaking Sonóir among centrepieces of major July showcase in Keadue The O’Carolan Harp Festival 2026 has unveiled a standout line-up for...

Leitrim · April 24, 2026 Also covered in Galway

​Nothing is impossible in sport as Leitrim's Poacher eyes Galway scalp

Connacht SFC Semi-Final preview: Green & Gold boss hopes semi-final victory will inspire young generation of Leitrim footballers Leitrim’s clash next Saturday...

Leitrim · April 24, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

One change for Leitrim injured Gavin Reynolds ruled out for Galway clash in Connacht SFC Semi-Final

Connacht SFC Semi-Final: Ben Guckian replaced injured clubmate as Comer and Walsh named on bench for Galway Steven Poacher has named virtually an unchanged...

Leitrim · April 24, 2026

Leitrim group joins outcry against forestry ‘propaganda’ book in schools

Save Leitrim join calls for balance in education forestry in schools after ‘propaganda’ book handed out in schools A Leitrim environmental group has joined...

Leitrim · April 24, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Leitrim V Sligo - councillors clash on air over modular housing and planning

Leitrim councillor James Gilmartin clashed with Sligo councillor Michael Clarke on Oceanfm this week on the topics of modular homes and planning permission in...

Leitrim · April 24, 2026 Also covered in Galway

Leitrim have nothing to lose and everything to gain​ against Tribesmen

Connacht SFC Semi-Final preview: Galway start as strong favourites in Saturday's Semi-Final in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada For many,...

Arigna · April 24, 2026

Local nurse cycles across three continents to raise impressive amount for hospice care

Arigna nurse Fergal Guihen presented €105,000 to Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation after cycling across three continents and 28 countries over two years....

Donegal · April 23, 2026

Pearse Doherty TD asked the Minister for Finance: Central Bank of Ireland

Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to outline his Department's view of the Central Bank's substantially higher surplus projections; and how he can,...

Leitrim · April 23, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Martin Kenny TD asked the Minister for Education: Schools Building Projects

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will give an update on the application for extra facilities at a school (details supplied).; and if she will...

Cavan · April 23, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

Cathy Bennett TD asked the Minister for Education: Education Costs

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth her proposals to address the increased costs borne by parents putting through primary and secondary education in...

Roscommon · April 23, 2026 Also covered in Galway

Martin Daly TD spoke in the Dáil: Food Prices

Martin Daly TD (Fianna Fáil, Roscommon-Galway) contributed to the debate on “Food Prices”.

Leitrim · April 23, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Marian Harkin TD spoke in the Dáil: Apprenticeship Programmes

Marian Harkin TD (Independent, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the question on “Apprenticeship Programmes”.

Leitrim · April 23, 2026

Team Announcement – Philly McGuinness Cup

Team Announcement The Leitrim U20 Football team has been named by manager Enda Lyons for The Philly McGuinness Cup. Best of luck to the team, Enda & his...

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 23, 2026

'It was time to say goodbye': Closure of Leitrim clothing store announced

The closure of the Carrick on Shannon based store was announced on Wednesday Born Clothing has announced the closure of its Carrick on Shannon store as part...

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 23, 2026 Also covered in Leitrim Village

GALLERY: Many families have lost 'loved ones to suicide' - Leitrim hill climb for mental health

As the month of May is 'Mental Health Awareness Month', for it's third year, North West STOP is planning a special fundraising event, setting out from Leitrim...

Rooskey · April 23, 2026

PICTURES: Crowds turn out to pay respect at Leitrim reburial after exhumation

The body of Liam Farrell was re-interred at at Cloonmorris Cemetery after it was recently exhumed for a post mortem as part of a garda investigation into the...

Ballinamore · April 23, 2026

ALERT: Leitrim residents told to watch for suspicious vehicle and occupants

Gardaí have issued a warning in South Leitrim after reports of a dark estate car with two men offering power washing services and leaving area when...

Carrigallen · April 23, 2026 Also covered in Golden

Five actresses bring 1960s comedy to Corn Mill

Fast-paced new production features 20 characters, music and laughs A lively new Irish comedy celebrating the golden age of the showband era is set to hit the...

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 23, 2026 Also covered in Cortober

ALERT: Major tailbacks on Leitrim road caused by roadworks

Traffic is backed up at Cortober due to roadworks and traffic controls at Carrick Railway Station Bridge Traffic is backed up in Cortober in Leitrim due to...

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...

Leitrim Village · April 23, 2026 Also covered in Hospital, Sligo

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”.

Lack · April 22, 2026

Gardai believed e-scooter rider on wrong side of road in city centre was smoking cannabis

A 37-year-old man who was observed by gardai riding his e-scooter against traffic in Dublin City Centre while smoking a suspected joint has failed in a bid to...

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