McGloin urges Communities to develop walkways
Funding has been announced for the development of cycle and walkways across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Local authorities can apply for a share of the €50m national allocation for the likes of developing new routes, widening and repairing of existing ones and providing bicycle parking among others. Drumshanbo Councillor,…
Transport Hub to be established in Drumshanbo
It’s emerged that the transport provider, ‘Local Link’ is planning to develop a new rural transport hub in the Leitrim town of Drumshanbo. The proposal was contained in a presentation on the future of rural transport services in the county which was made to the Councillors of the Ballinamore…
Leitrim Council to contact Eir over customer service
The local authority in Leitrim will be asked to contact the Tele communications Company Eir, in relation to their Customer services. It’s been claimed that several customers have had to endure long periods of times waiting for assistance when it comes to dealing with Eir. As a result Drumshanbo based…
Acres Lake oil spill could damage tourism industry
A Drumshanbo based councillor has expressed concerns over the damage that a recent oil spill at Acres Lake will have on marine life and the tourism potential of the town. The concerns have been raised by local Fine Gael Councillor, Enda McGloin. Cllr McGloin says the popular tourist…
Closure of local water park is a massive blow to Drumshanbo tourism sector
The Drumshanbo Blueway Water Park, will close later this week due to spiralling insurance costs. The proprietors of the popular leisure attraction which is situated on the banks of Lough Allen and has been in operation over the past couple of summers have been quoted an increase of 150%…
Leitrim Cathaoirleach rallies support for Programme for Government
The Cathaoirleach of Leitrim Co Council, Councillor Enda McGloin has confirmed he has voted in favour of the proposed programme for Government. Cllr McGloin who’s term as Cathaoirleach finishes tomorrow says the Country needs a strong government to help the Country navigate it’s way through the pandemic and ensure that…
Bank bosses urged to keep Drumshanbo branch open
A Drumshanbo based Councillor has called on Bank of Ireland to think carefully before closing any rural branches in the eventuality of further restrictions having to be implemented due to Covid-19. A number of branches throughout the North West were closed due to the pandemic restrictions. Most offices including the…