Media reports claim that drug dealers are targeting young farmers
The health and safety of many farmers while the future of many family farms could be at risk due to the increased drug use by many young farmers. An investigation by Irish Country Living has found young farmers are sourcing cocaine via social media, as a result increased numbers…
Ministers urged to address lengthy driving test waiting times
With the current accommodation crisis, many third-level students are being denied the opportunity of driving to college in locations such as Sligo due to the difficulty in securing driving tests in Leitrim. Leitrim Councillor Brendan Barry has called on the Ministers Eamon Ryan and Jack Chambers and the Road Safety…
Leitrim ICSA member says farmers cannot drop their prices
A Leitrim Councillor and member of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association is calling for protection to be afforded to farmers when it comes to price reductions being sought when it comes to shopping for groceries. The calls come as SuperValu has followed Tesco, Lidl and Aldi in…
Leitrim man says fertiliser costs crippling NW farmers
A local farming official says rising Fertiliser costs are crippling farmers across the north west. Fertiliser prices more than doubled in the year from January 2021 to 2022. CSO figures show they went up 127 per cent. Fertiliser is currently being quoted at 900 euro per tonne. Last week it…
Women in Leitrim fearful of their safety while using walking tracks
Women are now fearful for their safety when it comes to using amenities such as walking tracks and Green ways in Leitrim. The issue was discussed at this week’s Joint Policing committee meeting. The murder of Ashling Murphy in Tullamore has led to many women having concerns over their safety…
2027 before some homes in Leitrim will have broadband says Councillor
A Leitrim Councillor says it could be 2027 before some homes in Leitrim will be connected to high speed broadband. Brendan Barry claims that €50 million was paid to investors in fees and interest from the National Broadband plan before a single house was connected. He is now urging the…
Tractor drivers asked to let roadusers pass when safe to do so
A Leitrim councillor and farm organisation official is calling on all road users to act responsibility in what is the current busy time for farm machinery. It’s after An Garda Síochána criticised a thoughtless tractor driver for allowing a line of 50 vehicles to build up behind him without pulling…