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Leitrim · May 11, 2026

Leitrim to face either Offaly or Carlow in Tailteann Cup second round

Tailteann Cup: Depending on result agqainst Down, Leitrim either away to Offaly or home to Carlow They might not have played their first round game yet but...

Waterford · May 11, 2026

New theatre company to debut with bold Kafka adaptation at Corn Mill

Director Oisín Hourican says the bold adaptation blends mime, movement and dark humour A bold new theatre company is preparing to make its debut in County...

Leitrim · May 11, 2026

Leitrim Cllr says minister needs to show 'leadership' and intervene ahead of HSE strike

Leitrim will be without ambulances on Tuesday if no agreement is reached on Monday Leitrim is set to be without ambulances on Tuesday as around 2,000 SIPTU...

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 11, 2026 Also covered in Dromahair

Leitrim artists go incognito for Jack and Jill Charity Art Sale

Leitrim artists Karen Comerton, Rachel Webb and Catherine Gray are among the contributors donating anonymous artworks to the Incognito 2026 fundraiser. It’s...

Newtowngore · May 11, 2026

Permission granted for Astroturf pitch at Leitrim school

Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a Astroturf pitch in south Leitrim A conditional planning permission has been granted for the...

Leitrim · May 11, 2026

Connacht Fleadh launch in Lough Rynn Hotel this May!

The Fleadh will be officially launched by well-known Leitrim musician, John Lee with a special concert celebrating Leitrim musician, Noel Sweeney Leitrim...

Mohill · May 11, 2026 Also covered in Ballinamore

Additional special classes confirmed for Leitrim primary schools

Two new special classes have been approved for primary schools in Ballinamore and Mohill, bringing the total sanctioned in Leitrim to eight. Two new special...

Leitrim · May 11, 2026

'Every action, no matter how small, has an impact' - Leitrim locals encouraged to volunteer

To mark International Volunteer Year 2026, the centre is encouraging people to get involved and commit to volunteering 26 hours throughout 2026. To mark...

Bornacoola · May 11, 2026

Leitrim national school receives European flag as part of Europe Day celebration

Participating schools in Leitrim included Bornacoola National School which each school receiving an EU flag and €250 in book vouchers. Primary school pupils...

Roscommon · May 10, 2026

THE LAST POINT: ​Statement win sets up another All-Ireland tilt

THE LAST POINT Guilty as I often am of losing the run of myself, it is almost impossible not to think that Leitrim teams could be gracing Croke Park at least...

Leitrim · May 10, 2026

Leitrim TD says North West families being left ‘behind’ amid energy cost crisis

Martin Kenny TD told the Dáil families in North West struggling with rising costs, arguing Government measures have left ordinary households behind...

Ballinamore · May 10, 2026

Support grows for proposed aparthotel development in Leitrim

A planning application to redevelop the former Convent of Mercy in Ballinamore into tourist accommodation with 12 aparthotel units, café and restaurant has...

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 10, 2026

Leitrim woman honoured as North West Hospice Hero 2026 for years of fundraising efforts

North West Hospice has named Carrick-on-Shannon’s Kathleen Flanagan its 2026 Hospice Hero in recognition of her long-standing fundraising and volunteer work....

Leitrim · May 09, 2026

Tailteann Cup – Rd 1

Our Senior footballers travel to Down to get their Tailteann Cup campaign underway. Tailteann Cup – Rd 1 | Leitrim Down | Sat, 16 – May, 6.00pm | Páirc Esler,...

Leitrim Village · May 09, 2026

Rise and shine: Leitrim town hosts morning climb in support of Darkness into Light

The third annual Darkness into Light Sheemore Hill climb will take place on May 16th Next Saturday morning, Leitrim Village locals will host a Darkness into...

Leitrim · May 09, 2026

Leitrim could be pilot county for land observatory, meeting told

There has been a call for Leitrim County Council to participate in an initiative to establish a Land Observatory for Ireland. There has been a call for...

Leitrim · May 09, 2026

Hurlers heading to Croke Park after victory over Warwickshire books Leitrim's Lory Meagher Cup Final spot

LORY MEAGHER CUP: LEITRIM 1-18 WARWICKSHIRE 2-12 Leitrim hurlers are Croke Park bound after the Green & Gold booked their place in the Lory Meagher Cup Final...

Roscommon · May 08, 2026

Ukrainian man left with serious head injury after unprovoked fire extinguisher attack

A Ukrainian national has been sentenced to six and a half years' imprisonment following a serious assault at a refugee accommodation centre in Dublin. The...

Leitrim · May 08, 2026

Team Announcement – Lory Meagher Cup Rd 4

Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Hurling panel has been named by manager Mike Wall for round 4 of the Lory Meagher Cup Best of luck to the team, Mike &...

Leitrim · May 08, 2026

Exhibition: Stunning paintings exploring gardens and seascapes coming to Leitrim

This collection titled ‘Solace, land and sea’ explores gardens and seascapes as places of solace - spaces where the eye, and the mind, are invited to rest....

Leitrim · May 08, 2026

Need for oversight of home care in Leitrim

The issue of private home care services in Leitrim was highlighted at this week's County Council meeting. The issue of private home care services in Leitrim...

Ballinamore · May 08, 2026

Road closures announced for three-day major music festival in Leitrim

Temporary road closures have been proposed over the June bank holiday weekend to facilitate the Cowboys and Heroes festival in Drumcoura City. A road closure...

Leitrim · May 08, 2026

Leitrim people urged to check eligibility as thousands of broadband connections laid

Leitrim residents can check if they can avail of new fibre broadband connections, as thousands of homes are connected Over 3000 new homes in Leitrim can now...

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 08, 2026 Also covered in Ballinamore, Manorhamilton, Leitrim Village

Thousands raised as Leitrim Daffodil Day cheque handed over

A cheque for €35,000 raised on Daffodil Day was handed over at the Landmark hotel this week. Over €35,000 was raised in Leitrim on Daffodil Day this year,...

Manorhamilton · May 08, 2026

TG4 Connacht IFC Final ​Player of the Match Leah Fox believes Leitrim can beat anyone if they perform to their potential

TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final reaction: Glencar Manorhamilton pinpoints team intensity as foundation for victory Leitrim sent out a message that they are...

Roscommon · May 08, 2026

​Confidence never an issue for Leitrim as manager Garrity hails focus and intensity

TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final reaction: Green & Gold set sights on All-Ireland crown after impressive victory over Roscommon A renewed focus on performing with...

Fenagh · May 08, 2026 Also covered in Ballinamore

Over €3m for south Leitrim water mains is welcomed

Cllr Gary Prior said the project will "help provide a more sufficient and reliable water supply to Fenagh, Ballinamore and surrounding communities including...

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 08, 2026 Also covered in Mohill, Ballinamore, Dromod

Leitrim competitors take part in National Fitness Inclusion Games celebrating ability

Three IWA Carrick-on-Shannon members joined over 160 athletes with disabilities at the Fitness Inclusion Games, a Hyrox-inspired event promoting inclusive...

Ballina · May 07, 2026 Also covered in Enniscrone

'Most people come here to bring a little bit of calm into their lives': discrimination claim over yoga studio ban after anti-Christmas 'outburst' rejected

A man from Enniscrone, County Sligo, has lost a religious discrimination claim at the Workplace Relations Commission following his lifetime ban from a yoga...

Leitrim · May 07, 2026

Leitrim Community Safety Survey: Have Your Say by May 28

Leitrim Local Community Safety Partnership is surveying residents and workers about safety concerns to shape the county's first Community Safety Plan....

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