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,…
Further concern expressed over Ireland’s reputation being damaged by higher car-rental prices.
Further warnings have been issued that Ireland’s international reputation could be harmed by higher hotel and car-rental prices. Both have spiralled this summer as travel returns to pre-pandemic levels. Catherine Martin is also concerned about the impact of delays at Dublin Airport, with people still encouraged to arrive…
Funding announced for Flooding prevention in Glenfarne
A Leitrim Councillor says flooding protection works that will commence shortly along the Glenfarne should help ease concerns over flooding in the area. Leitrim County Council have been successful in securing a funding allocation of over 80,000 euro for the clearance of vegetation from Glenfarne River and the protections…
GP services to resume in Glenfarne & Kiltyclogher this week
GP services will return to the Health Centres that are situated in Glenfarne and Kiltyclogher this week. This development will come as very welcome news to local residents that were left without GP Services after the decision was taken to curtail them at Health Centres in the north Leitrim…