Leitrim Councillor urges families to apply for School Transport Scheme
A Leitrim Councillor has urged families to apply for School Transport Scheme to ensure they don’t miss out on a place for their children. Councillor Brendan Barry said first-time and long-time users can apply for the state backed School Transport Scheme for the 2023/2024 academic year. The closing date for…
Local authority hopeful new app will fight against rural crime
It’s hoped that a new community app in Leitrim will help with the fight against rural crime. The new ‘Leitrim Alerts App’ which contains community alerts for the County has gone live in recent weeks and supports the local authority in Leitrim, An Garda Siochána and the county’s local text…
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…
More calls for improved public transport in rural areas
Today’s Manorhamilton Municipal District meeting of Leitrim County Council will hear calls for the national strategy of public transport to accommodate all potential users of public transport in rural areas. Local Councillor Felim Gurn say transport providers need to look at the times and schedules of buses, as well as…
Leitrim Councillor calls for water pipes upgrade
It was claimed at this month’s meeting of Leitrim County Council that the continued use of clay pipes by Irish Water is causing serious problems with water quality and supply in the North West. Manorhamilton Councillor Felim Gurn raised the issue adding that these pipes are over 100 years old…
Leitrim Councillor calls on HSE to confirm cleaning products are safe to use
A Leitrim Councillor is calling on the local authority to contact HSE management locally to confirm that cleaning products currently in use are safe for patients and visitors to hospitals. Manorhamilton Municipal District Councillor Padraig Fallon is making the calls that products being used within the HSE settings are safe…
Kinlough Councillor urges Local Authority to address lack of Library services
A Leitrim councillor says the lack of a Library in Kinlough is a major issue for local residents of the north Leitrim town. Local Councillor Justin Warnock says it’s a long running issue and that 3500 people are now left without a library service The Fianna Fáil…