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Mullingar · April 28, 2026

Micheál Carrigy TD asked the Minister for Health: Hospital Waiting Lists

Asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in providing a rehabilitation bed at St. Mary’s Mullingar for a person (details supplied); if she is...

Roscommon · April 28, 2026 Also covered in Ballinasloe

Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Enterprise: Planning Issues

Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will provide an update on the IDA’s application for planning permission for a factory on its...

Leitrim · April 28, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Marian Harkin TD asked the Minister for Education: School Curriculum

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to offer Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Certificate subject; if so, the timeline for same; and...

Longford · April 28, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Peter Burke TD spoke in the Dáil: Strengthening Workers' Rights: Motion [Private Members]

Peter Burke TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the motion on “Strengthening Workers' Rights: Motion [Private Members]”.

Donegal · April 28, 2026

Pearse Doherty TD spoke in the Dáil: Our Rural Future: Statements

Pearse Doherty TD (Sinn Féin, Donegal) contributed to the statement on “Our Rural Future: Statements”.

Leitrim · April 28, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Frankie Feighan TD spoke in the Dáil: Consular Services

Frankie Feighan TD (Fine Gael, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Consular Services”.

Kinlough · April 28, 2026

GALLERY: Quirky and cosy three bedroom house could be yours for €110,000

A quirky and cosy three bed detached house in Drummans, Glenade, Largydonnell, Leitrim, set on over half an acre of land could be yours for just €110,000. The...

Bornacoola · April 28, 2026 Also covered in Castlebar

Boornacoola quiz team take home gold at Scór Sinsear All Ireland finals

The team was made up of Gearard Reilly, Noel Carr and father and son duo Aidan and Paul Dockery. Bornacoola Tráth na gCeist team from Leitrim were crowned All...

Leitrim · April 28, 2026

WEATHER: Warmest in the West! Leitrim and West to see best weather this week

There will be highest temperatures of 13 to 19 degrees, warmest in the West and coolest in the East The weather will be warmest in Leitrim and the West today...

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 28, 2026

GPs voice concerns about introduction of paid parking at Flynn's Field car park

A statement signed by GPs Jonathan Egan, Orla Fitzpatrick, David Greene, Trish Noonan, said they believe the move will lead to an increased risk of displaced...

Ballinamore · April 28, 2026

PICTURES: Stunning photography exhibition coming to Leitrim town

The exhibition brings together four photographers in a unique “joint solo” format, where each artist presents an individual body of work while contributing to...

Kinlough · April 28, 2026

Calls for centre line on 'exceptionally busy' Leitrim road refused

Leitrim County Council confirms no linemarking will be done on busy local road despite safety concerns, with signage options to be investigated. Linemarking...

Leitrim Village · April 28, 2026

'It was always on the bucket list': Leitrim man climbs Mount Everest

Leitrim Village native, Damian Whitney, made the tough climb to Mount Everest base camp to celebrate his fiftieth birthday Damian Whitney from Leitrim Village...

Leitrim · April 28, 2026

Leitrim County Council lead the way with Tech Apprenticeship programme to upskill staff

Leitrim County Council is leading the way and has successfully used the FIT (Fastrack into Information Technology) Tech Apprenticeship programme to upskill an...

Cavan · April 28, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

Matt Carthy TD spoke in the Dáil: Supports for and Experiences of Victims of Crime: Discussion

Matt Carthy TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Supports for and Experiences of Victims of Crime: Discussion”.

Mayo · April 28, 2026

Keira Keogh TD spoke in the Dáil: Artificial Intelligence, Defence, Security and Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed)

Keira Keogh TD (Fine Gael, Mayo) contributed to the debate on “Artificial Intelligence, Defence, Security and Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed)”.

Donegal · April 28, 2026

Charles Ward TD spoke in the Dáil: Seaweed Harvesting and Licensing: Discussion

Charles Ward TD (100% RDR, Donegal) contributed to the debate on “Seaweed Harvesting and Licensing: Discussion”.

Donegal · April 27, 2026

Ex-army captain fails in bid to jump up council pay scale

A former Defence Forces captain has failed in a claim against Donegal County Council at the Workplace Relations Commission regarding his starting salary....

Charlestown · April 27, 2026

Shift to card payments saw service station worker unfairly dismissed

A service station operator in Charlestown, County Mayo, has been ordered to pay €1,250 in compensation to a former employee following a determination by the...

Ballyconnell · April 27, 2026

Man admits to murdering mother, attempted murder of father

A 32-year-old man from Ballyconnell, County Cavan, has pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder before the Central Criminal Court. Danny Heyneman...

Cloone · April 27, 2026 Also covered in Ballinamore

“Forestry companies have a lot to answer for”

The damage being done to roads in South Leitrim was highlighted The damage being done to roads in South Leitrim as a result of the activity of a number of...

Cavan · April 27, 2026

Leitrim must wait to see Tailteann Cup opponents as Green & Gold are handed away tie

Tailteann Cup draw: Leitrim will face one from Cavan, Westmeath or Down depending on who reaches Provincial Finals Leitrim have been handed a potentially very...

Leitrim · April 27, 2026

Leitrim statement continues to haunt Varadkar as he backtracks on comments about rural Ireland

As a young Fingal County Councillor in 2005, Mr Varadkar said: “Leitrim is a figment of the imagination and is nothing more than a social welfare scam." The...

Manorhamilton · April 27, 2026

Call for sweeper to ease workload of Tidy Towns Teams in Leitrim

Calls have been made for Leitrim County Council to invest in a small road sweeper to assist Tidy Towns groups struggling with heavy workloads in the county....

Manorhamilton · April 27, 2026

PICTURES: Doer upper for sale in Leitrim for just €70,000

The property needs total renovation, given the owner the ideal opportunity to put their own stamp on it. As this property has been derelict for some time it...

Ballinamore · April 27, 2026

Forest companies 'shrink' from their repsonsibilities, says Leitirm coiunicllor

Leitrim councillor Paddy O'Rourke is calling for greater responsibility to be taken by forestry companies who leave a mess behind them Leitrim county...

Carrick-On-Shannon · April 27, 2026

'Important step in building a more inclusive school system' - New ASD class for Leitrim school

Among the newly sanctioned classes are six additional inclusive special classes, to ensure that children can access appropriate supports within their local...

Leitrim · April 26, 2026

Cumann na mBunscol Stars at Connacht Semi-Final

Well done to all the boys and girls who not only gave our Senior Footballers such a fantatsic welcome onto the pitch at yesterday's Connacht Semi-Final but...

Galway · April 26, 2026

Leitrim brought serious fight to the game says Galway's John Maher

Connacht SFC Semi-Final reaction: Galway captain feels Tribesmen have work to do ahead of Connacht Final after 1-20 to 2-12 victory over Leitrim Galway will...

Galway · April 26, 2026

Regrets for defiant Leitrim as they push Galway to the limit in pulsating Connacht SFC Semi-Final

CONNACHT SFC SEMI-FINAL: LEITRIM 2-12 GALWAY 1-20 Leitrim players and fans must have felt they had split personalities on Saturday evening as their joy at...

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