Calls for CCTV to be installed in Drumkeeran
Leitrim Councillors have asked the local authority to explore the possibility of installing CCTV in Drumkeeran. A join motion is being submitted by Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon and Fianna Fail Councillor, Mary Bohan. Councillor Fallon says residents have raised concerns over security following two separate break ins at the…
Two separate drowning incidents last night
The body of a man in his 70’s was recovered form a lake in Co. Leitrim last night. The alarm was raised at around 9pm at Spencer Harbour in Drumkeeran when he failed to return to the surface while snorkeling. His body was recovered from the water a short time…
369 premises without power in Donegal and Leitrim
369 premises are without electricity in Donegal and Leitrim. The majority, 345 homes and businesses are affected around Bundoran with a further 24 in Drumkeeran. Electricity is due to be restored by 5pm this evening in both areas.
Ministers Cowen & Noonan expected to visit Drumkeeran today
The Minister for Agriculture, Barry Cowen will visit Drumkeeran today to access the damage caused to a number of roads, bridges, farms and family homes from a recent mountain landslide. The Agriculture Minister had earlier indicated his intention to carry out an independent report on the recent landslides in…
Leading farm official says responsibility of Drumkeeran Landslide lies with Local Authority
The President of the National Council of Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association says the responsibility for the landslide and major destruction caused to Property in Drumkeeran lies at the feet of successive governments and the local authority. Colm O’ Donnell says allowing planning permission for countless afforestation’s in…
IFA President shocked by level of destruction following Drumkeeran landslide
The president of the IFA has described as devastating the recent landslide which caused extensive to roads, farms and mountain commonage in Drumkeeran County Leitrim. Tim Cullinan visited the scene of destruction at the ‘Dawn of Hope’ area yesterday evening which suffered extensive damage last weekend due to the heavy…
Kenny express concern for landslide victims
Staff from Leitrim County Council are continuing access the damage from by mudslides near Drumkeeran, which were caused by heavy rain over in recent days. A large of quantity peat slid down the Mountain above the ‘Dawn of Hope Bridge’ which has been covered and extensively damaged. A…