Major Glenfarne Project moves a step closer to fruition
This month’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District has heard that a proposed development at Glenfarne Wood has moved a step closer. Located on the shores of Lough MacNean, Coillte and Leitrim County Council have collaborated to support the project. Part ‘A’ planning on the project…
Funeral of Glencar crash victim to take place today
The funeral of the motorcyclist that died following a road traffic collision on Thursday last in Glencar will take place later this morning The funeral mass of Ian McMorrow with an address at Rathbraughan Park, Sligo will take place in St. Anne’s Church at 11 am this morning. He…
Fears Glenboy / Glenfarne group water scheme will cease to exist
There are genuine fears that the Glenboy / Glenfarne group water scheme will cease to exist if Uisce Eireann don’t take charge of it. 440 premises are currently being serviced by the scheme and there’s concern if it’s not taken over, the taps in people’s homes could run dry in…
Insurance companies pricing out Glenfarne residents over flooding concerns
Concern has been expressed in Glenfarne over the lack of home insurance options available to some residents. An Bord Plenála’s flood risk assessment report has previously identified that Glenfarne village has a high possibility of flooding. Leitrim County Council successfully carried out works under the the Minor Flood Mitigation works…
Leitrim councillor calls for investment in local health centres
Yesterday’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim Council heard fresh concerns in relation to the future of the Kiltyclogher Health Centre. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott tabled a motion calling on the local authority to contact the HSE to see if there are any plans to…
Calls for much-needed works in Glenfarne playground
This week’s meeting of the Manorhamilton MD heard calls for upgrade works to take place at the facilities situated in a playground in Glenfarne village. The meeting heard how there are three pieces of equipment that are out of use at present. Concerns were also voiced by Cllr Sean McDermott…
Minister Humphreys to visit various locations in Leitrim today
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and Social Protection, Heather Humphreys will be in Leitrim today for a number of public engagements. Minister Humphreys will visit Ballinamore and Drumshanbo this morning before moving to north Leitirm in the afternoon where she will attend events in Dromahair, Manorhamilton, Glenfarne,…