Sewerage Systems must be improved in North Leitrim
The lack of adequate public sewerage treatments systems in the Leitrim villages of Glenfarne and Rossinver is reducing the number of people that are considering relocating to the area. That’s the view of Leitrim Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott. The Chair of the Manorhamilton Municipal District voiced his…
Ireland failing to attract sufficient numbers of European tourists
Calls are being made today for ‘joined up thinking’ to be used when it comes to utilising the potential of tourist attractions across the north west. Manorhamilton MD Councillor, Sean McDermott has made the calls after he welcomed the recent allocation of 800,000 euro to the Sligo Greenway and the…
Mary Bohan expected to confirmed as new Leitrim Council Caoirthleacht
The new Caoirthleacht of Leitrim Council will be announced today. Ocean FM news understands that Cllr Mary Bohan will succeed Cllr Enda McGloin in the role. Cllr Mary Bohan will take the chair in Leitrim for the fourth time in a long and distinguished career in local politics.…
Leitrim Council urged to allow administration staff work from Manorhamilton office
Calls have been made on Leitrim County Council to ensure that as many administration staff as possible are facilitated to work from the new council offices in Manorhamilton. The calls are being made by Manorhamilton MD Councillor Sean McDermott who says the move would benefit council staff that are…
McDermott challenges local Green Party members on planning
North West based members of the Green party have been challenged to step up to the plate and ensure that the issue of ‘one off planning in Leitrim’ is included in the ongoing government formation talks. The call have been made by the Leitrim Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott.…
Major Leitrim issue to be included in government formation talks
The issue of once off waste water treatment plants has been raised again in Leitrim. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott says he attributes the issue to being the main factor in the high number of unsuccessful planning applications in the County. Cllr McDermott says that with more people…
Illegal dumping on the rise during Covid-19
Local authorities across the north west are raising concerns in relation to a worrying increase in illegal dumping since the outbreak of Covid-19. The ongoing restrictions have led many to cleaning out houses and sheds with some deciding to dump their waste illegally. Manorhamilton Municipal District Councillor Sean…