Councillor seeks clarity on Manorhamilton Courthouse
The future of the former courthouse building in Manorhamilton has been raised by a local county councillor. Cathaoirleach of the Manorhamilton Municipal District Frank Dolan says a decision on the future of the building which is situated in Manorhamilton and is currently lying idle needs to be made sooner rather…
Leitrim councillor warns of dangers associated with diverting traffic onto regional roads
A Manorhamilton MD Councillor has called on the local authorities in Sligo and Leitrim to give serious consideration to a traffic management plan which will be redirecting traffic from the N16 onto regional roads during upgrade works that are currently ongoing. Fine Gael Councillor Frank Dolan says that when…
Cllr Dolan urges local authority in Sligo to match Leitrim’s efforts in developing N16
A Manorhamilton Municipal District Councillor has reiterated claims that Leitrim is ahead of surrounding counties when it comes to maintaining the N16 road. The lack of progress on the cross border route has been a cause of concern for a period of time for councillors in the north Leitrim…
Record LIS funding announced for Leitrim
It’s hoped that today announcement of LIS funding in Leitrim will address the long waiting list that currently exists within the county for applicants seeing to be approved for such schemes. Funding for the Local Improvement Scheme has been doubled to €22 million as part of Our Rural Future.…
Leitrim Councillors warn of serious accident waiting to happen at local school
Yesterday’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council heard warnings that there is every likelihood of a serious accident taking place at Drumlease National School which is situated in Dromahair. Fears over such a serious and tragic event occurring have been heightened following a near…
Manorhamilton Cathaoirleach sets out his stall for the year ahead.
The new Cathaoirleach for the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council has identified the completion of the new council offices in Manorhamilton and Dromahair as one of his main objectives in the year ahead. Cllr. Frank Dolan has also identified progress on the public realm scheme for…
Manorhamilton MD Councillors step up opposition to granting of prospecting licence
Opposition to the recent decision by the Minister of Environment Eamon Ryan to grant a prospecting licence to Flintridge Resources for operations in North Leitrim has increased with the decision by the Councillors in the Manorhamilton Municipal District to table a joint motion to oppose the move. The motion…