Garda investigation underway after man found dead in Drumshanbo
Gardaí responded to reports of a male (50s) discovered deceased in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 19th June 2022. A post-mortem is expected to take place later today which will determine the course of any investigation. The scene remains preserved at this time and enquiries…
More can be done for Ukrainian refugees in North West – Kenny
A Sligo Leitrim TD says while a big effort is being made in accommodating Ukrainian refugees in the North West, more can be done. Sinn Fein Justice Spokesperson Deputy Martin Kenny was speaking in the Dail last evening and made reference to Lough Allen Hotel in Drumshanbo which is…
Missing Kinlough man located safe and well
Gardaí have confirmed that a man who went missing from the Kinlough area of north Leitrim has been located safe and well. Gardaí had issued an appeal for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Richard Thien. The 22-year-old who went missing from Kinlough on Tuesday, 5th April…
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. …
Man seriously injured after accident at Fivemilebourne
A man in his early 60’s remains in a serious condition in Sligo University Hospital following a road traffic collision close to Dromahair yesterday. Gardaí in Manorhamilton attended the scene of a serious single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred at Fivemilebourne, Dromahir, Co. Leitrim yesterday afternoon. …
Social farming encouraged in the North West
Farms in recent times have become increasingly linked to tourism activities leading to the establishment of a number of on farm rural tourism enterprises. Indeed the concept of ‘Social Farming’ has also grown roots in Ireland. Social Farming became established in Ireland as part of an EU INTERREG IVA Funded…
Public urged not to adopt pets over the busy Christmas period
The Animal Welfare centre in Drumkeeran in Co.Leitrim is calling on the public not to adopt pets over the Christmas period. Christmas is difficult and busy time of year for new pets such as Dogs or Cats to get adjusted to family life within a new home. That’s according to…