Prowling potential senators should cease canvasing
A North Leitrim Councillor has called on those seeking a Seanad seat to suspend face to face canvasing with immediate effect. Manorhamilton Municipal District Councillor Sean McDermott has made the calls in light of the recent restrictions that have been put in place to try and stop the spread…
lack of rural planning is destroying Leitrim
The issue of rural planning is destroying communities and community life in Leitrim. That’s according to Fine Councillor, Sean McDermott. As a result of concerns with the issue in Glenfarne it’s proposed to hold a meeting when the next Government is formed with the relevant Ministers Councillors and…
Concern in Glenaniff over closure of local bridges
Two bridges about two miles apart on a road in north Leitrim are now closed to traffic, resulting in concern over the inconvenience being caused to people in the area. Both bridges are in the Glenaniff area; one has been closed for more than two months, the second was…
Leitrim Councillor calls for future Saturday elections
A Leitrim Councillor has welcomed the decision to hold the next general election on a Saturday. Leitrim Fine Gael Councillor, Sean McDermott has been against the idea of closing schools to enable voting to take place in them in the past. He says all elections going forward…
More dumping sites have been cleaned up on Dough Mountain in Co. Leitrim
The Environmental Department of Leitrim Council have engaged in a major clean-up of two illegal dumping sites on Dough Mountain in North Leitrim. The mountain, which is part of the Natural Heritage Area and is an important location to main bird species including Hen Harriers, Red Grouse and Sand Martins.…
Manorhamilton Childcare Centre to close this evening
There are major concerns in the greater Manorhamilton area today over the future of the Childcare services which are situated in the Bee Park. Ocean FM news understand that parents and staff received news today informing them that the facility will close for the foreseeable future later this evening.…
Dromahair residents express concern over monster wind farm development
The impact of new giant wind turbines on the Corry Mountain will have major impacts on the tourism industry in the north west and any health concerns that currently surround the project should be alleviated prior to their construction. That’s according to Manorhamilton MD Councillor Sean McDermott. Cllr Mc Dermott…