Minister Calleary to turn the sod on new AIM Centre in Sligo
The sod will officially be turned on the new home for the AIM centre in Sligo later today. The Centre will focus on developing capability in cutting-edge manufacturing technology in companies across the North-West region. The project is driven by the ATU, Sligo County Council and Leitrim County…
Leitrim Councillor remains in favour of local property tax
A Leitrim councillor has opposed any moves to abolish the local property tax. Cllr Justin Warnock has made the calls after it emerged that eight in ten people want the Local Property Tax abolished. A recent survey from Tax Back DOT COM found the public believe it’s unfair because it’s…
Councillor calls for more roads to be included in maintenance plan
A Leitrim councillor has called for additional roads in the county to be included in the winter maintenance plan. Councillor Padraig Fallon made the calls at today’s monthly meeting of Leitrim County Council. He says it’s vital roads leading to Primary schools are treated and that students can attend school…
Leitrim Councillor wants more roads staff retained during winter months
A Leitrim councillor has questioned the decision taken by the local authority in Leitrim to reduce the number of staff working in the roads department section. Cllr. Padraig Fallon raised the matter at this month’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council. The Sinn Fein…
Leitrim councillor expresses disappointment as number of outdoor staff to be laid-off
A Leitrim councillor has expressed his disappointment with the decision by the local authority in Leitrim to end the employment of a number of outdoor staff this month. It’s understood that a number of temporary outdoor staff at Leitrim County Council will be laid off this week. Local…
Cllr Dolan urges local authority in Sligo to match Leitrim’s efforts in developing N16
A Manorhamilton Municipal District Councillor has reiterated claims that Leitrim is ahead of surrounding counties when it comes to maintaining the N16 road. The lack of progress on the cross border route has been a cause of concern for a period of time for councillors in the north Leitrim…
Areas of Leitrim hit by water outage
A number of homes in Leitrim are without water today. Irish Water contractors are working to repair a burst water main at Fawn, Dromahair and is warning of water supply issues, and in surrounding areas of Co Leitrim. With water services also impacted in parts of Carrick-on-Shannon. Repair works are…