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County Longford Fire Services are looking for retained firefighters to serve at the Lane Spurra and Granored stations. Applicants can learn more on the...
County Longford town Edgerton will receive a new all‑weather recreational area for teenagers as part of a funding programme announced by Children’s Minister...
A listener on Shannon's Side FM raised noise complaints from turbines near Ballinagar and French Park, prompting Councillor Liam Callahan to discuss new...
A Bank of Ireland card was discovered on the footpath near Mayo University Hospital on Sunday evening. Residents are urged to contact the hospital or local...
Cavan County Council has delivered 526 new social homes and announced 12 starter purchase homes to be delivered by late 2026 or early 2027. Meanwhile, 10 part...
Water Safety Ireland’s regional education officer, Jim Farrelly, warned residents across Cavan, Monaghan, Longford, Offaly, Leix, Westmeath, Carlow, Kilkenny...
A group of volunteers from Monaghan who spent a month in Australia are returning to Perth tonight, following a special event held in their honour in County...
Grid Systems Services has lodged a fresh application for 44 battery blocks at Ballyeuktor in Ballyhadrian, following a notice erected last week. A teenage boy...
Sligo’s County Flaa music festival will run from 29‑31 May, featuring the All‑Ireland Champion Kaylee Band at Lorna Dunn. A charity head‑shave event for North...
Gerry Guthrie will perform with his band at the Clannery Hotel on Sunday 31 May, while Derek Ryan will play at the Klanry Hotel on Sunday 7 June. Both shows...
A radio programme highlighted the ongoing crisis over defective concrete blocks that began in 2011, noting that 3,000 applications have been submitted under...
A Shannonside radio host announced that the 127th Infantry Battalion will conclude its six‑month deployment with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon...
A 15‑year‑old girl lost her life while swimming at Sutton beach, County Dublin, over the weekend. Shannonside Northern Sound aired condolences and highlighted...
Leinster Rugby prop Paddy McCarthy will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a foot injury. Meanwhile, Altura Credit Union has introduced current...
Galway band The Stunning announced a gig at Dublin's Olympia Theatre on Friday, 20 November 2026. Fans can look forward to a night of music in the city’s...
John Larkin of Ballyfirmish, Dublin, will be buried after a Requiem Mass at 11 on Thursday. Michael Mick Delaney, former volunteer in Offaly, also passed away...
A massive gathering of 3,000 people from across Ireland, the US and Argentina will attempt a world record at Castletown Bay on Saturday between 2 and 5 pm....
On Friday 29 May, Dundalk’s Roar of a Books event featured a reading by Trish Bennett and an appreciation session with Katty Conlon, Larry Doherty, Michael...
A radio bulletin on Midlands 103 announced a 7-race card at Dundalk’s all‑weather track will begin shortly. The same bulletin noted that the latest...
The Dundalk Poetry Festival will run from Friday 29 May to Saturday 30 May, with readings and music at the AV Theatre, County Museum, Spirit Store and Row...
The Knockbridge Vintage Club will hold its annual Roadrun and Coffee Morning on Sunday 31 May, starting at 11am with coffee at the community centre, followed...
The Dundalk community will gather for its long‑running annual dog walk on Sunday 14 June, with registration at St Helena’s Park. Participants will pay a €20...
Anne McEvoy, a long‑time Ballymitty resident, passed away. Her funeral will be held at her home on Wednesday, with a celebration of life at Newlands Cross...
Contest winners from a local radio quiz will be entered into a draw for a 12‑month membership at Wexford Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre in Ferry Bank. The...
Wexford County Council and South East Radio have launched a new podcast, Back to Life, which explores the transformation of old homes and forgotten buildings...
The South East Radio Customer Service Awards will be held on Monday, 15 June at the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy. Sponsors include Wexford County...
A local Garda officer discussed his role in Limerick, emphasising collaboration with community centres and the Adapt House Refuge Centre. He also spoke about...
The station marked two decades on air with a concert at the Long Court House Hotel, offering commemorative CD and DVD sets for sale. Fans can pick up the...
Three fishermen were rescued by Wicklow volunteers after their boats suffered engine trouble 10 miles northeast of Wicklow Harbour. The vessels were towed...
Bill Slattery, a Fine Gael councillor for West Clare Municipal District, has called for designated parking for camper vans after concerns that they are...
Aloe Dunigan's, a long‑standing retail store in Portlaoise, will shut its doors after nearly a century of trading. The shop, founded in 1929, has been a local...
Holy Week begins Monday March 30 with extended masses and adoration across Mohill, Fenagh and Eslin. Easter Sunday masses are April 5 at 9am (Eslin), 10am...
Ash Wednesday mass kicks off Lent on Feb 18. Bishop Paul Connell leads a diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes May 30–June 4 from Knock Airport (from €989). Mohill...
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent on Feb 18. Bishop Paul Connell is leading a diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes May 30–June 4 from Knock (from €989). A...
Regular weekday masses continue Monday to Friday at 10am with rosary after. Weekend confessions available Saturdays at 7pm in Mohill. Eucharistic Adoration...
The Epiphany of the Lord is celebrated Tuesday, January 6th with masses at 7.30pm Monday and 10am/11.30am Tuesday across the parish. Regular weekday masses...
The parish is urgently recruiting lay ministers to fill staffing gaps—training provided. Also: a free online Advent retreat from the Priory Institute, plus...
The parish is calling for volunteers to train as readers and Eucharistic Ministers. Meanwhile, planning permission is now in place for the new Parish Centre,...
Full planning permission is now approved for the Parish Centre project, with tender documents being prepared for local building contractors. The Fire Safety...
Full planning permission is now in place for the Parish Centre development, with fire safety certification lodged and tender documents being prepared....
Fr. Séan takes holidays Oct 6-22 with Fr Sean on call for emergencies; weekday mass continues Mon/Tues/Thurs. Adults invited to Recollection Weekend on the...
Adults seeking deeper faith are invited to a residential recollection weekend led by Fr Patrick Desmond OP. Also: Mohill Historical Society hosts Paul...
A residential retreat on the Four Last Things runs Oct 31–Nov 2 at Tí Chulainn Centre in Armagh, led by Fr Patrick Desmond OP — early bird closes today. Also:...
A residential recollection weekend on the Four Last Things runs Oct 31–Nov 2 at Tí Chulainn Centre in Mullaghbawn, led by Fr Patrick Desmond OP. Early bird...
This fortnight's bulletin covers local government resilience initiatives, a dementia-inclusive community celebration at Rainbow Ballroom on 1 Oct, and...
The parish community gathers to remember Michael McGrath of Rooskeythompson. Also this Sunday: a Memory Walk at 1pm from the graveyard to honour all Mohill...
A diocesan pilgrimage to Knock departs Sunday morning with buses from Mohill, Aughavas and Cloone. The parish is also organising a Lough Derg retreat bus on...
Leitrim PPN hosts free Ideas Generation workshop for community groups on 18 September. Also: Sligo Rape Crisis Centre launches new outreach rooms in...
Free training for PPN members on fundraising and group challenges runs Thursday 7–9pm in Drumshanbo. Meanwhile, the SHORE project is accepting applications...
Three representative seats now open on the PPN Secretariat (board), plus a call for an Environment Rep on the SEC Monitoring Sub-Committee. Nominations close...
Leitrim PPN is open for nominations for 3 representative seats on its Secretariat board, including Environmental and Community & Voluntary positions....
Leitrim PPN is seeking input from community groups on a new national strategy for 2026–2030. Fill out the consultation survey by 15 August. Also: Local...
Leitrim community groups are being judged for the Love Where You Live Awards on 7-9 July—make sure your volunteers are ready. Meanwhile, youth organisations...
Over €110,000 has been allocated across 148 community projects in Leitrim through the Local Enhancement Programme 2025. The bulletin also highlights PPN rep...
Leitrim PPN hosts a free event on Friday 13 June featuring Seanad member Nikki Bradley and a panel of local women leaders discussing women's participation in...
Last chance to enter your community group in the Love Where You Live Awards by Monday 26th May across five categories. Plus, the Leitrim Gathering runs 23–25...
Leitrim community and voluntary groups can enter the 2025 Love Where You Live Awards across five categories by 26 May. Plus: PPN Plenary on 15 May features...
May 23rd-25th 2025 Celebrating place, connection, and heritage with Leitrim people at home and around the world.
Leitrim PPN members can attend specialised training for Strategic Policy Committee roles on April 17 (10am–12pm), plus a climate, environment and biodiversity...
The EU-backed Change Maker Programme is opening €40 million in grants over three years for cross-community and cross-border projects. Free information events...
Leitrim PPN News – latest funding, training opportunities, consultations, submissions & surveys, community news & what’s on in Leitrim.
Leitrim PPN News – latest funding, training opportunities, consultations, submissions & surveys, community news & what’s on in Leitrim.
Leitrim County Council's storm support line is live on 071 965 0471 (9am-5pm). Meanwhile, the Climate Action Linkage Group meets Wednesday at 7.30pm in...
Leitrim PPN is hosting a public meeting on Thursday 23 January at 7pm in Ballinamore to discuss power and water outages from Storm Darragh. Senior...
Leitrim PPN wrapped up 2024 with 314 funding opportunities shared, 10 free training sessions delivered, and 30 public consultations circulated to members....
Community groups are invited to shape next year's training calendar via a quick survey. Meanwhile, all PPN Reps are asked to attend a support evening on...
New SPC members are invited to a free induction event on 25 November (2–4pm) at Áras an Chontae covering roles, procedures and work plans. The Leitrim PPN...
Join community groups at Bee Park on Thursday 14th November (7–9pm) to hear about funding opportunities including Peaceplus grants, meet staff from Tusla and...
Leitrim PPN hosted its annual awards night on October 10th at Lough Rynn Castle, honouring community and social inclusion groups across all three municipal...
World Mental Health Week runs Oct 7–11 with a Connect Café in Ballinamore (Tue 10:30am), a talk on children's mental health in Manorhamilton (Tue 6:30pm), and...
Leitrim PPN is running a free online workshop on October 15 to help community groups develop strategic plans. Also: Mental Health Week events across Leitrim...
Leitrim PPN is calling for nominations from member groups to fill 10 seats across four Strategic Policy Committees. SPCs have been restructured for 2024 with...
Last chance to register for PPN's free online training on securing funding (Sept 17, 10am-12pm). Plus: Leitrim PPN Plenary confirmed for November 14 in...
Leitrim PPN is hosting free online training on applying for funding on September 17 (10am-12pm). Plus: register your Sustainable Development Goals Week events...
Leitrim community groups can access free online training sessions starting September 17th covering funding applications, strategic planning, and volunteer...
Leitrim PPN is offering free online training to member groups this autumn—fill in your training needs by the deadline. National Heritage Week runs 17–25...
Last chance to book for the free PPN networking event on July 27th at The Organic Centre in Rossinver. Also: Leitrim PPN offering free training to member...
Community groups have until July 13 to complete a short survey shaping Leitrim PPN's 2025–2028 strategy. Meanwhile, Love Where You Live judging is underway...
Leitrim PPN is hosting rep support evenings on Thursday 6th and 13th June in Drumshanbo, plus a public consultation on 24th June to shape the future of the...
Leitrim PPN members can attend an international GREENHEALTH project update in Kinlough on 23 May at 10am, with networking opportunities with visiting...
Join the PPN Plenary in Mohill (7–9pm) to mark a decade of community voice in local decision-making. Hear from community policing, road safety, GAA health...
Leitrim PPN News – latest funding, training opportunities, consultations, submissions & surveys, community news & what’s on in Leitrim.
Join community groups at Canon Donohoe Hall in Mohill on Thursday 9 May (7–9 pm) for networking, presentations, and finger food. PPN wants your feedback on...
Leitrim PPN News – latest funding, training opportunities, consultations, submissions & surveys, community news & what’s on in Leitrim.
Leitrim PPN News – latest funding, training opportunities, consultations, submissions & surveys, community news & what's on in Leitrim.
Leitrim community groups can access a Making Great Pitches course and attend a Home Retrofitting Information Event. Plus: new Local Economic Community Plan...
PPN registered groups must submit their governing documents by March 1st. Last chance to register for the 'Making Great Pitches and Presentations' course, and...
Leitrim PPN members can boost their skills at a free 'Making Great Pitches and Presentations' training session this month. The bulletin also covers the 2022...
Nominations are open for seats on the PPN Secretariat, LCDC, Leitrim Development Company Board, and Leitrim Volunteer Centre Board. Deadline: November 30, 2023.
Leitrim PPN and the council celebrate community groups making a difference across the county. Winners announced tonight (Thursday 2 Oct) at Lough Rynn Castle...