Leitrim Councillor claims NCT delays are a bigger issue for those living in rural areas
A Leitrim Councillor is warning that the current backlog of NCT tests is disproportionately impacting those living in rural Ireland. Up to 1,600 motorists are currently waiting for an NCT test. Delays are 16 times that of pre-pandemic levels, with no appointment available online until July. It’s…
Leitrim Councillor urges landowners to grow food
A Leitrim Councillor has issued a call to all farmers, rural dwellers and everybody who has access to a piece of land to start growing potatoes and other vegetables to minimise any food shortages which could arise The calls have been made by Manorhamilton MD Councillor Justin Warnock…
Disruption expected due to repair work on Lennox Bridge
It’s hoped a new bridge will be built in the coming years to replace Lennox Bridge on the R280 on the Donegal/Leitrim border. A recent road traffic collision damaged part of the wall sending it into the river which has repair works to be carried out this week. …
Drug use is destroying the social fabric of Ireland
A major drugs pandemic that is destroying families and communities is currently impacting on every town and village in the north west. A meeting of the Joint Policing Committee in Leitrim on Monday next will hear calls for it to contact the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD to…
Kiltyclogher needs assistance after the devastation caused by pandemic
A Leitrim Councillor is urging the local authority in the county to act immediately in response to the devastating impact that the Covid pandemic has had on Kiltyclogher. Councillor Justin Warnock says since the onset of the Covid 19 pandemic almost two years ago the village has witnessed the…
Kinlough Garda Station to be discussed at JPC meeting
Today’s joint policing committee meeting in Leitrim is expected to hear calls for the number of gardaí in Kilough garda station to be restored to four gardaí and a sergeant. Local Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock has submitted a motion on the issue. He is also looking for…
Manor MD Councillors table joint motion on gold mining
The Six Councillors of Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council have tabled a collective motion for next Monday’s meeting of the local authority calling on the Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan TD not to proceed with the issuing of a prospecting Licence for gold in Leitirm. …