Leitrim Councillor calls for roll out of Cancer screening for over 50’s
This month’s Leitrim County Council meeting how there is an alarming increase in cancer deaths. Councillor Justin Warnock says the lockdown delayed many screening appointments and access to GPs was also limited. The Fianna Fáil Councillor says the Health Minister Stephen Donnelly should roll out a National cancer screening test…
New Yield sign on Lennox’s Bridge could lead to further accidents
A north Leitrim councillor says a new ‘Yield’ sign erected on the Bundoran side of Lennox’s Bridge on the R280 is causing confusion that he fears could result in confusion, an accident and legal problems. Concerns have been raised in relation to the safety of the bridge over a long…
Glyphosate traces found in Leitrim drinking water
Traces of the pesticide, glyphosate have been detected in public drinking water supplies in a number of areas of County Leitrim. Glyphosate is a herbicide that is used mainly for the control of annual broadleaf weeds and grasses and is found in a number of weed killer formulations. …