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Leitrim · July 19, 2026

Rainbow Ballroom hosts Sunday social dancing in Glenfarne

The Rainbow Ballroom of Romance in Glenfarne listed social dancing with Robert Brown for 19 July. The venue is also preparing for its gala programme from 31...

Drumshanbo · July 18, 2026

Joe Mooney Summer School brings a full week of traditional music to Drumshanbo

The 36th Joe Mooney Summer School is under way in Drumshanbo from 18 to 25 July, with a week of traditional music, song and dance. The organising committee is...

Dromahair · July 18, 2026

Dromahair restaurants featured in Irish Times Magazine

Dromahair community administrator Bernie Linnane highlighted an Irish Times Magazine feature on Stanford Village Inn and O'Rourke's Table. The public...

Carrick-On-Shannon · July 18, 2026

Henry Glassie documentary screening at The Dock in Carrick

The Dock in Carrick-on-Shannon scheduled a screening of Henry Glassie: Field Work for 18 July. The film follows the work of the renowned folklorist and is...

Kinlough · July 18, 2026

Lap the Lake fundraiser sets off from Kinlough for North West STOP

A 32km Lap the Lake fundraiser for North West STOP was listed from Askill Community Centre in Kinlough on 18 July. Registration was from 7.30am with the first...

Leitrim · July 18, 2026

Dry-stone wall course brings traditional skills weekend to Rossinver

The Organic Centre in Rossinver listed a two-day dry-stone wall course for 18 and 19 July. The practical course adds a traditional rural-skills event to the...

Castlebar · July 17, 2026 Also covered in Westport

Defilement conviction quashed as court finds judge 'crossed a line'

by Fiona Magennis A man has had his conviction for defiling a 16-year-old girl overturned, after the Court of Appeal found the trial judge “crossed a line” in...

Leitrim · July 17, 2026

Leitrim County Council adopts Litter Management Plan 2026-2028

Leitrim County Council has adopted its Litter Management Plan 2026-2028 to tackle litter pollution and protect the environment.

Carrick-On-Shannon · July 16, 2026

Parking Vehicles for Sale on Public Roads in Leitrim

Leitrim County Council warns against parking vehicles for sale on public roads, including the N4 Bypass in Carrick on Shannon.

Fenagh · July 16, 2026

Fenagh Village Road Closure for Carnival August 2

Fenagh Village road closed Sunday August 2 from 2pm to 6pm for the Fenagh Carnival.

Castlebar · July 16, 2026 Also covered in Westport

Rose Conway-Walsh TD asked the Minister for Education: School Transport

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the twenty-one students who attend a school (details supplied) and applied and paid for school transport through...

Cavan · July 16, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

Matt Carthy TD asked the Minister for Justice: Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the criteria used in the procurement process that resulted in the appointment of an organisation...

Roscommon · July 16, 2026 Also covered in Galway

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

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the procurement and governance arrangements that apply to major school capital projects and the safeguards in place...

Mayo · July 16, 2026

Rose Conway-Walsh TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

Rose Conway-Walsh TD (Sinn Féin, Mayo) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation”.

Donegal · July 16, 2026

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD spoke in the Dáil: Fiscal Implications of a United Ireland: Statements

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD (Sinn Féin, Donegal) contributed to the statement on “Fiscal Implications of a United Ireland: Statements”.

Roscommon · July 16, 2026 Also covered in Galway

Michael Fitzmaurice TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

Michael Fitzmaurice TD (Independent Ireland, Roscommon-Galway) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions”.

Longford · July 16, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Sorca Clarke TD spoke in the Dáil: Educational Disadvantage

Sorca Clarke TD (Sinn Féin, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the question on “Educational Disadvantage”.

Leitrim · July 16, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Marian Harkin TD spoke in the Dáil: Public Transport

Marian Harkin TD (Independent, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Public Transport”.

Ballinamore · July 16, 2026

€7m Ballinamore courthouse redevelopment clears key council vote

Leitrim councillors have approved the next stage of a €7 million redevelopment of Ballinamore's historic courthouse. The plan is for a gallery and events...

Carrick-On-Shannon · July 16, 2026

No injuries reported after single-vehicle crash on N4 outside Carrick

Gardaí attended a single-vehicle crash at Woodbrook on the N4 between Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle at about 7.10pm on 16 July. Shannonside reported that...

Donegal · July 15, 2026

Pat the Cope Gallagher TD asked the Minister for Education: School Facilities

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current position regarding the application for funding under the summer works scheme in respect of a science...

Cavan · July 15, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

Matt Carthy TD asked the Minister for Transport: Departmental Schemes

Asked the Minister for Transport the total amount allocated to the road transporters scheme; the amount committed and paid to date; the amount expected to be...

Longford · July 15, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Education: Public Sector Staff

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason for the decision to withdraw the local bargaining agreement for special needs assistants; and if she...

Mayo · July 15, 2026

Rose Conway-Walsh TD asked the Minister for Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagement with trade union and employer representatives at the Labour Employer Economic Forum.

Mayo · July 15, 2026

Paul Lawless TD spoke in the Dáil: Digital Divide and Back to School Costs: Motion [Private Members]

Paul Lawless TD (Aontú, Mayo) contributed to the motion on “Digital Divide and Back to School Costs: Motion [Private Members]”.

Roscommon · July 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 meeting with the Spanish Prime Minister.

Donegal · July 15, 2026

Pat the Cope Gallagher TD spoke in the Dáil: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (Resumed)

Pat the Cope Gallagher TD (Fianna Fáil, Donegal) contributed to the debate on “Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (Resumed)”.

Lack · July 14, 2026

Sales manager who was told taking parent’s leave might see him with no job wins €51k

A senior sales manager who said his employer made a “threat” that he might have no job to come back to if he took his parental leave has won €51,000 for...

Lack · July 14, 2026

Migrant engineer who worked 10-hour days for under minimum wage wins €14k

A migrant construction engineer who was put to work for 10-hour days doing building work for under the minimum wage after being given “assurances” he would...

Lack · July 14, 2026

Frequent traveller with €120k in luggage told to leave the country

By Niamh O’Donoghue A frequent international traveller who claimed that €120,000 found in his luggage at Dublin Airport was his life savings has been given a...

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