Leitrim Councillor compares R280 to patchwork blanket
A Leitrim Councillor is warning of the economic damage that is being done as a result of the condition of one of the county’s main roads that links the North to the South of the county The surface on the R280 between Lennox’s Bridge and Carrick-on-Shannon has been compared…
Fianna Fáil confirm candidates to contest local elections in Leitrim
The Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party has confirmed some of it’s potential candidates to contest seats in the local elections in Leitrim. In the Manorhamilton Municipal District, long- serving councillor Mary Bohan and the current Cathaoirleach of the local Authority, Justin Warnock look as if they will selected. There…
Leitrim Cathaoirleach hopeful that change to Incremental Tenant Purchase Scheme could breathe life into rural communities
A Leitrim Councillor says moves which will allow tenants greater scope to purchase council housing could help inject new life into many rural communities, however he has also warned that the changes could also reduce the level of housing at the disposal of Local Authorities. More people will be…
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…