Calls for Manorhamilton to be a safe cycle friendly town.
Councillors at this week’s Manorhamilton Municipal District meeting of Leitrim County Council heard calls for the town of Manorhamilton to be made into a” safe cycle friendly town”. The calls were made by local independent Councillor and local election candidate, Felim Gurn The locally based businessman claimed this would help…
Leitrim councillor says American flights to Knock would be huge boost for NW region
The ability of Ireland West International Airport in Knock to attract transAtlantic flights from America will be a key factor in determining whether or not the north west region can maximise its full tourism potential. That’s according to Leitrim Independent Councillor and local election candidate Felim Gurn. The Manorhamilton-based businessman…
Manorhamilton councillor says housing for people with special needs needs to be a priority
A recent Manorhamilton Municipal District meeting heard calls for information to be provided on updates for ‘Houses for life’ scheme and for funding and work to be completed at the Taobh Tire estate in Manorhamilton. Independent Councillor Felim Gurn raised the matter and feels that Social Housing projects should cater…
Leitrim Councillor wants Mac Diarmada signs erected
A Leitrim Councillor has called on Leitrim County Council to erect signage which includes the message “Welcome to County Leitrim the homestead of Sean Mac Diarmada”. The Signs which would be located at various entry points to the county has been requested by Manorhamilton Councillor Felim Gurn. The independent Councillor…
Concerns over postal services in Manorhamilton
There’s now concern over postal services in Manorhamilton in county Leitrim. Local Councillor, Felim Gurn raised the issue at a meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District this week. He says it has emerged that the post master at the main post office there is considering retiring. And while there’s no…
Leitrim councillor calls for action on dangerous roadside trees, hedges
A Leitrim councillor is warning of the dangers on many of the region’s roads following yesterday’s storm that hit the North West. Manorhamilton-based Independent Councillor Felim Gurn says overgrown hedges and overhanging trees on primary and secondary roads are now a real danger, particularly with more storms likely over the…
Straight out drink-driving ban will have serious social consequences
The automatic drink-driving ban as suggested by the Tranport Minister will have serious consequences for society. That’s according to Leitrim Councillor and publican in Manorhamilton Felim Gurn who is against drink driving but says the new laws are going to lead to even more rural isolation. The Independent Councillor says…