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…
Farmers protesting over fodder scheme hand in letter for minister to department offices in Leitrim
On what was one of the worst mornings of the year with snow and ice, about 100 farmers turned out in County Leitrim for a protest over the Department of Agriculture’s fodder scheme. It’s was organised by the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association outside the Department of Agriculture offices…
Ring says Drumshanbo Gin Distillery a huge success story for Leitrim
Minister for Rural Affairs Michael Ring says the Gin Distillery in Drumshanbo is an example of local enterprise hubs working to create jobs. Minister Ring is in Leitrim and Sligo today where he visited Manorhamilton Castle earlier and he will officially turn the sod on the Leader Project in Ballinaleek…
Fundraiser to be held in Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo in aid of Brian Clarke
A fundraiser for the ongoing medical treatment for Brian Clarke is due to take place later today. The fundraiser begins at 9pm this evening in the Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo. In April of 2015, Brian suffered a severe fall in his home that threatened his life. He had to be…