Hedgecutting pilot scheme approved for Leitrim
A new pilot scheme for hedgecutting is to be set up in Leitrim. The new grant scheme will provide funding for farmers to ensure that hedges are cut. A similar scheme was set up in county Clare in recent years. It was approved at a meeting of Leitrim County Council…
Leitrim patient who suffered ‘last minute surgery-cancellation’ says more people need to speak out
A Leitrim man says more people have to complain and speak out about the crisis in Irish hospitals. Dave Price went in to Sligo University Hospital last Wednesday for a hernia operation which was cancelled at the last minute due to a lack of beds. Reports over the past number…
Mayor believes childcare discussion could bring more women into politics
The Mayor of Sligo says it’s a massive step forward that childcare is being considered by politicians in Ireland. Dublin City Council are to debate a motion this week that would lead to councillors being allowed bring their young children in to the chamber for meetings. Councillors in Sligo, Leitrim…
Two decades needed to complete LIS works in Leitrim with current funding
A senior engineer in Leitrim says it would take 20 years to carry out all of the Local Improvement scheme works in the county based on the current levels of funding. LIS schemes involve improvement works to private roads where there are two or more homes. The issue was raised…
Proposal for new national park in north Leitrim to go to Minister
A proposal to have a portion of North Leitrim designated as a national park is to go to the office of the Minister of State for Regional Economic Development. Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock says he is disappointed more progress has not been made on the idea by Leitrim County…
Education about drink driving working in the North West
The road safety officer with Leitrim County Council believes educating young drivers about the dangers of drink driving seems to be working. It comes as just 55 people were arrested for drink driving offences in the North West over the Christmas period at the end of 2016. Figures released by…
Leitrim Cathaoirleach pays tribute to Dermot Gallagher
The Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council has led tributes to the late Dermot Gallagher today. Mr. Gallagher, who was born in Carrick-on-Shannon in county Leitrim was a former Secretary General at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador to the United States, and many other countries. He is credited with…