Former IRA commander claims responsibility for killing of Lord Mountbatten
A former IRA commander has confessed he was behind the assassination of Lord Mountbatten in north Sligo in 1979. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Michael Hayes, has claimed that he, not Thomas McMahon, was behind…
Confusion remains over sections of sheep welfare scheme
There is said to be frustration among sheep farmers in Leitrim over missing items in the new Sheep Welfare Scheme. The scheme offers a financial incentive to sheep farmers who carry out a number of…
Ash dieback continuing to impact homeowners
Private homeowners in north Leitrim continue to be at risk of suffering severe damage to their homes as a result of ash dieback. Ash dieback is a fungal disease which was first recorded in…
Reduced VAT rate may assist in housing crisis
There were just 45 home commencements in Leitrim during the first four months of this year. This compares to 54 in the same period in 2023. With a number of houses lying idle…
Leitrim farmer among Teagasc FBD Student of the Year finalists
A Leitrim woman is among the finalists in this year’s Teagasc FBD Student of the Year competition. Amy McGee, from Drumkeeran is described as having great knowledge of drystock systems in Ireland, in particular…
No emergency accomodation available in Bundoran
The need for emergency housing in Bundoran is at an all time high. That’s according to local Sinn Féin Cllr Michael McMahon, who says the situation as it currently stand in the town is…
Concern over state of narrow north Leitrim bridge
A bridge in Leitrim is said to be not fit for purpose. A number of motorists have voiced their concerns over the narrow bridge at Leckaun on the R278. The bridge…
