Gardai investigating a number of break-in’s which occurred across the region
A number of break-ins have taken place throughout the counties of Sligo and Leitrim over the past twenty four hours. Two houses broken into in the Rathcormakc area of Sligo yesterday yesterday. Ocean FM news also understand that a further two houses were broken into in Ballisodare. It’s…
Major sewerage upgrades to be announced in Manorhamilton
The completion of the upgrades on six sewerage treatment plants in County Leitrim will be marked by a special event in Manorhamilton today. The treatment plants are in Manorhamilton, Mohill, Ballinamore, Carrigallen, Drumshanbo and Leitrim Village. Today’s event will take place at 11am in the Bee Park Resource…
Minister Michael Ring launches major tourism development in Leitrim today
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring was in Drumshanbo this morning to officially launch the 3rd phase of the Shannon Blueway. The newest connection runs from the Lough Allen Hotel up to Blackrock, connecting with the current route that will take walkers and cyclists to Leitrim Village. Speaking…
Enterprise plan for NW described as ‘roadmap’ for realising region’s potential
One of nine regional enterprise plans has been launched in the north west today. Details of the plan for the North West region was announced in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim at at event attended by three government ministers. The ministers who came to Drumshanbo today were Minister for Business Enterprise and…
Podcast: Outdoor Pursuits – Sligo Duathlon & Tony McGowan Run
This week: The Sligo Duathlon takes place on March 31st in Union Woods, Sligo. Kieran McMoreland spoke with Francie about this as well as the upcoming Triathlon in August. 18min:18sec: Brain Kerrigan spoke with Oisin Dolan about the Tony McGowan run this Sunday in Drumshanbo. There’s a 2.5k, 5k, 10k…
Leitrim bakery awarded over €71,000 in funding
Over €71,000 has in funding has been awarded for the expansion of a bakery in Leitrim. McNiffe’s Bakery located in Drumshanbo received the funding under the LEADER Food Initiative. It will go towards the provision of processing equipment and storage to support the expansion of the business which is owned…
Leitrim distillery to create 20 new jobs
The Shed Distillery in County Leitrim is to create over 20 new jobs after they launched a new vodka. Sausage Tree Pure Irish Vodka was launched in Düsseldorf, Germany over the weekend. It is the second big brand from the distillery following on from Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, which was…