Kiltyclogher preparing for MacDiarmada Summer School
People in Kiltyclogher in North Leitrim are finalising preparations for the 9th Sean MacDiarmada Summer School. It takes place next weekend, on Friday and Saturday, June 9th and 10th. The opening will take place at MacDiarmada’s home at 6pm on the Friday. This year, there will be a special focus…
Fears MacDiarmada home in Kiltyclogher could be closed
There are fears that the house in North Leitrim that was the home of 1916 signatory Sean MacDiarmada could be closed to tourists and the public. The house, in Corranmore, a few miles outside Kiltyclogher, proved to be a major attraction last year, the centenary of 1916. Taoiseach Enda Kenny…
Leitrim club championship draws are made
Melvin Gaels were grouped with the winners from the last two years in last night’s Leitrim Senior Championship draw, while Glencar/Manor are in the same group as Dromahair. PJ Leddy reports… Connacht Gold SFC 2017 Group A Group B A Ballinamore-Sean O H Bornacoola B Allen Gaels…
Taoiseach arrives at MacDiarmada cottage in Kiltyclogher
The Taoiseach has arrived at the homestead of Sean MacDiarmada in Kiltyclogher in county Leitrim this afternoon. Enda Kenny is expected to meet family members of the late 1916 signatory as well as local politicians before he goes on to attend a Leader partnership event in Sligo later. Speaking to…
Taoiseach to visit homestead of Sean MacDiarmada, Kiltyclogher
The Taoiseach will visit the homestead of Sean MacDiarmada in Kiltyclogher in county Leitrim today. Enda Kenny is expected to meet family members of the late 1916 signatory as well as local politicians. The invite was extended for him to make this visit during the 2016 centenary celebrations last year…
Boil water notice lifted for Kiltyclogher scheme
Irish Water has lifted a boil water notice which has been in operation in Kiltyclogher, Co Leitrim for more than a year and a quarter. It follows completion of works on the water supply scheme which will benefit more than 330 people in that north Leitrim area. The Kiltyclogher Public…