Calls for bottle banks to be moved in Killargue
Leitrim Fine Gael Councillor, Frank Dolan says the bottle banks in Killargue should be moved to a new location. Councillor Dolan says residents living near the current location raised issue with the amount of items left behind due to the bank overflowing. While it doesn’t happen often, he says it…
ATM facilities needed in Manorhamilton 24-7
A north Leitrim councillor is calling on Bank of Ireland, AIB and the local Credit union to ensure that an ATM machine is retained on the street in Manorhamilton. Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon has urged the local authority in Leitrim to engage with the financial providers after Bank of…
Plans for new library, digital hub in Dromahair
A new community library and digital hub is proposed for Dromahair in Co Leitrim. Councillors from Manorhamilton Municipal District will consider approving the council chief executive’s report on planning for the project at their meeting this coming Monday. Submissions under public consultation for the project closed on Wednesday of last…
Leitrim councillor condemns dumping in Newtownmanor
A North Leitrim councillor has condemned the dumping in his area of items that reportedly included the body of a dead calf. The items were dumped in the Newtownmanor area and as well as the body of the calf, also include household items and bull bars from a jeep. Local…
Leitrim councillor wants more signs warning motorists of deer on roads
With the numbers of deer increasing on local roads, a Leitrim councillor is calling on the county council to erect more signs to warn motorists of the dangers posed by the animals. Fine Gael Councillor Frank Dolan made the call at this month’s meeting of councillors from the Manorhamilton Municipal…
Tourism idea . . . how about the Ring of Leitrim
There have been numerous suggestions recently about how to boost tourism in north Leitrim. Generally, they have all been about creating links between the many tourist spots in the area. But now, comes another suggestion — this time the inspiration is the famous Ring of Kerry. So . . .…
Manorhamilton Fires Station moves to E Tender stage
Leitrim County Council has received approval from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government to advertise on ‘E Tenders’ for the selection of a Design Consultant for the new fire station in Manorhamilton. The notice was uploaded by the local authority earlier this week and the closing date for…