Leitrim Councillor sickened by the political obsession with Tubridy and RTE
In years to comes TV programmes such as ‘Reeling in the years’ when it comes to 2023 will be focusing on dispute between Ryan Tubridy and RTE. It’s a story that ran and ran all summer and dominated matters in and around Leinster House. The Cathaoirleach of Leitrim…
Leitrim Cathaoirleach fears increase in tourism crime will impact visitor numbers
The Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council is warning that the increasing level of criminal acts involving tourists visiting these shores has the potential to damage Ireland’s reputation as popular visitor’s destination. Recent serious attacks on US and English Tourists in the Dublin has led to serious injury in some…
Kinlough Councillor elected as new Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council
Councillor Justin Warnock has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council today. He succeeds Ballinamore MD Councillor Ita Reynolds Flynn in the role. Carrigallen Councillor Paddy O’ Rourke will be the new Leas Cathaoirleach. Speaking to Ocean FM news Councillor Warnock says it’s a…
Leitrim Councillor questions decision to award freedom of Dublin to Greta Thunberg
A Leitrim County Councillor has questioned the decision to award the freedom of Dublin to Greta Thunberg and Duncan Stewart. It’s being reported that the climate change campaigners have been given the nod ahead of formal approval next week. It’s the first time the honour will be bestowed…
Sewage spill has the potential to damage Major Water supply in Leitrim and Donegal
There is alarm this morning in relation to the safety of a major water supply servicing parts of north Leitrim and South Donegal. Yesterday’s meeting of the Manorhamilton MD of Leitrim County Council was told by a local councillor how raw sewage that originated from an unfinished housing development…
Leitrim councillor says large amounts of forestry are leading to concerns over rising deer numbers locally
A Leitrim councillor says the increasing number of concerns that the public are expressing in relation to rising deer numbers need to be acted on by the relevant authorities. Cllr Justin Warnock says with more land being planted in the north west for forestry the problem will increase throughout…
Kinlough Councillor urges Local Authority to address lack of Library services
A Leitrim councillor says the lack of a Library in Kinlough is a major issue for local residents of the north Leitrim town. Local Councillor Justin Warnock says it’s a long running issue and that 3500 people are now left without a library service The Fianna Fáil…