McDermott calls for Labour initiative on land purchases to be considered
A Leitrim Councillor is calling for consideration to be given to a Labour initiative aimed at tackling the housing crisis that is currently impacting local authorities right across the country. The Labour Party’s proposing new legislation which it says could knock tens of thousands of euro off house prices. The…
McDermott urges local hospitality sector to embrace staycations
The readiness of the local tourism and hospitality sector to cater for the influx of people taking staycations in the north west has been raised by a local councillor. With Covid-19 restrictions likely to reduce the number of those considering holidaying abroad this year, large numbers are expected to…
Local region may miss out on Peace funding
Fears have been expressed that the North West and Border Regions may have its funding significantly reduced in the 2021-2027 Peace Plus programme. The concerns were expressed at a recent meeting of the Irish Central Border Area Network where it was reviled that the Belfast to Dublin corridor is…
Community workers threatening to down tools over dog fouling
Community workers are threatening to stop working on the upkeep of Public walks ways over health and safety concerns they have in relation to dog fouling. With more and more people using these facilities since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic the issue of dog fouling has become a…
Options Report Published for Glenfarne Wood
An options report for Glenfarne Wood was presented to the council members of Manorhamilton Municipal at their monthly meeting which took place this week. Over a period of time from March, to May over 90 organisations and individuals contributing to the project. It’s now hope that the report will provide…
McDermott calls for Glenade improvement works
The September meeting of the Manorhamilton MD of Leitrim Council hear calls for improvement works to be carried out at the amenities which are situated at Glenade Lake. The Chairperson of the Municipal District, Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott voiced a number of concerns over the approach road and…