Leitrim election candidate says the departures of established councillors in Manorhamilton provides opportunity for change
A recently declared local election candidate in North Leitrim says it the intention of independents to target the existing fine Gael seats being vacated by Councillors Sean McDermott and Frank Dolan. Eddie Mitchel has confirmed his intention to run as an Independent in the Manorhamilton MD. He has…
Leitrim protesters disrupt public meeting
The Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan, met with protesters from Co Leitrim last evening, who are opposed to the prospect of gold mining taking place in the county. The protesters had gathered outside the Glasshouse Hotel in Sligo, where Minister Ryan was due to address a public meeting.…
North Leitrim community continue to battle against threat of mining
We may only be three weeks into a New Year, but in the north Leitrim the community is still feeling under siege with the threat of mining for gold and silver a real and present danger. The Manorhamilton area is still attempting to come to terms with…