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Carrick-On-Shannon · April 23, 2026

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 road

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 of

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 V

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 came

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 h

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 an

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 managem

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. Gerald

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 Cou

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 acco

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 Community

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 s

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 mo

Leitrim · 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 call

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 L

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. Cla

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 | Tickets

Leitrim · April 20, 2026

Lory Meagher Cup Rd 3

The Senior Hurlers will play Longford at home in round 2 of the Lory Meagher Cup this Sunday. Lory Meagher Cup – Rd 3 | Leitrim Longford | Sun, 26 – Apr 2pm | H

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 19, 2026

Completion of lighting at Leitrim estate awaits funding availability

Lighting at The Village estate in Aughamore will be completed when resources allow, with drainage problems already addressed but no plans currently in place for

Leitrim · April 19, 2026

Leitrim mother evicted from home , 'the week before it was a family '

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

Sligo · April 19, 2026

THE LAST POINT: ​Leitrim’s ecstasy & agony in Sligo and Birr

THE LAST POINT Wouldn’t you just know it – the first time in my years with the Observer that Willie Donnellan and myself aren’t covering a Leitrim Men’s champio

Drumshanbo · April 18, 2026

BREAKING: Change of use sought for former hotel for 24 homes 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 fro

Dromod · April 18, 2026

PICTURES: See inside this spectacular Leitrim home on the market for almost €1 million

Warren Lodge in Dromod is a Georgian estate on the market for €959,000, offered for sale by Abbey Property Sales Warren Lodge is a beautiful Georgian estate hou

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 18, 2026

Motorists struggling with visibility on national road in Leitrim due to lack of lighting

Concerns have been raised about poor visibility on the N4 at night, with motorists reporting difficulties due to a lack of streetlighting. Drivers are having di

Manorhamilton · April 17, 2026

Over €100,000 awarded towards major heritage investment in Leitrim town

Over €125,000 in funding has been allocated to Manorhamilton Castle and the Old Church of Ireland in Manorhamilton, supporting conservation works and improving

Manorhamilton · April 17, 2026

Leitrim secondary school student is winner of Young Journalist Ireland Awards

The winners of the Young Journalist Ireland Awards, run by NewsBrands Ireland, were announced today at a ceremony in the Dublin Royal Convention Centre A Leitri

Drumshanbo · April 17, 2026

Leitrim rural organisation's big win at RDS Foundation Awards

Social Farming Ireland, which is based in Drumshanbo and has a national network of over 200 farmers, took home the Sustainable Rural Social Impact Award. Leitri

Leitrim Village · April 17, 2026

Decision due on tourism and community hub in Leitrim Village

A decision on a planning permission application for a community hub in Leitrim Village is due to be rendered next week A decision is due to be revealed over the

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 17, 2026

Leitrim estate in limbo as long-delayed taking-in-charge process remains unresolved

Council staff are to meet representatives of the Lis Cara management company to provide clarity on the taking-in-charge process, as outstanding issues in the es

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 17, 2026 Also covered in Leitrim Village

Leitrim hiking amenity set for improved access with new car park

A new car park at Sheemore is nearing completion and will provide 17 parking spaces, including two accessible bays, along with bicycle parking. A new car park a

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