Local Councillor fears for pubs and restaurants
It’s been claimed that only one out of ten restaurants may re-open after the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. That’s according to Manorhamilton based Councillor and business man Felim Gurn. The Independent Councillor who also runs a Bar in Manorhamilton expressed his concerns at this week’s information meeting of…
Slippery streets, roads in Manorhamilton
A north Leitrim councillor is calling on the county council to find a solution to a problem with slippery streets and roads that he says exits in Manorhamilton. Areas of particular concern are located at The Commons entrance and old Church Street, known locally as Monkey Row. The matter was…
Leitrim councillor raise concern over potential lack of ATM services in Manorhamilton over Christmas
Ahead of the busiest period of the year for retailers and those involved in the hospitality sector, fears have been raised that the north Leitrim town of Manorhamilton could be left without an ATM machine in the lead up to and during Christmas. The concerns have been raised by local…
HSE budget shortfall is hindering disability services in Leitrim
A Leitrim councillor says a €40m shortfall in the HSE budget for disability services is hindering efforts to provide housing for people with disabilities in their own areas. Leitrim Independent Councillor Felim Gurn told a meeting of the Regional Health Forum in Galway this week that parents of those with…
Leitrim councillor highlights everyday challenges people with disabilities face
A Leitrim councillor is highlighting the everyday challenges people with disabilities face in the county. At a recent meeting of Manorhamilton Municipal District meeting, Independent Councillor Felim Gurn, asked the council to look at issues in Manorhamilton and Dromahair. Some of the concerns are over footpath access as well as…
Leitrim cllr raises concerns over speeding north Leitrim villages
The speed of vehicles through the towns and villages in north Leitrim is being described as very serious and warning have been issued that unless safety measures are taken there could be serious accidents. Particular safety concerns have been raised over the issue in Killargue and Lurganboy. Independent Councillor Felim…
Disappointment that SLNCR project has still not received funding
There is huge disappointment and frustration within the local tourism industry with the fact that a proposed Greenway on the Sligo Leitrim Northern Cavan Railway has once again been unsuccessful in securing any funding from the department of transport and tourism in the latest round of funding. Local independent Councillor…