Leitrim councillor says rural link services could rescue the north west’s night time economy
A Leitrim councillor has called for the Rural Link Bus service to be rolled out across the north west to support the night time economy in towns and villages across the region. Independent councillor Felim Gurn says such a move would help to address the shortage of taxis in these…
Leitrim councillor warns that festivals will be cancelled due to spiralling insurance costs
This month’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council has heard that there is a major doubt over the future of several festivals which take place across the local region. The long term future of these events are far from certain due to spiralling insurance costs…
Manorhamilton councillor says north Leitrim was overlooked during recent visit of Roses
A Leitrim Councillor says questions need to be answered after A major opportunity was lost this week to promote north Leitrim as a tourist destination. Cllr Felim Gurn says there was massive media interest in the visit of the Rose of Tralee contestants to the County this week. …
Manorhamilton Councillor warns of serious accident if footbridges are not completed
A Manorhamilton-based county councillor is warning that there will be a serious accident if a footbridge in the north Leitrim town is not completed. Independent Councillor Felim Gurn says there’s an accident waiting to happen because of the level of traffic coming in and out of two car parks…
Major shortage of child minding facilities in North Leitrim
The lack of childcare facilities in the Manorhamilton and the north Leitrim area is proving to be a major issue for many families as workers return to offices with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Local Councillor Felim Gurn has tabled a motion on the issue for next Monday’s meeting…
Manorhamilton Councillors seek clarity from local authority on Leitrim graveyards
Councillors from the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council are calling on the local authority to confirm what graveyards they currently have in their control. The Councillors are also key to explore the possibility of utilising community schemes in maintaining cemeteries across North Leitrim. The issue arose…
Stay & Spend scheme failed hospitality sector.
A Leitrim Councillor and Publican is claiming that the Government’s ‘stay and spend scheme’ which was aimed at kick-starting the hospitality sector between October last year and April this year has failed miserably in providing assistance to the sector. Over 10,800 claims were made under the scheme. Latest…