Sligo and Leitrim hurlers named in Champion 15
Three Sligo Hurlers and two from Leitrim have been named in this years Champion 15 team. The Champion 15 is the All-Star team for hurling’s Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup competitons. Christy Ring Cup winners Meath and Rackard champions Sligo lead they way with three nominations each.…
‘Leitrim Health is Wealth’ event to take place on Feb. 12th
Details of an initiative taking place next February to promote awareness of mental health in County Leitrim have been announced today. The launch event took place this morning aboard the Rose of Innishfree boat on Lough Gill, near Parkes Castle. Hubert McHugh and Valerie Cogan are two community mental health…
Number of Gardaí deployed to Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal among lowest in country
The number of Gardaí deployed to Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal since 2015 is ‘nothing to celebrate.’ That’s according to the Garda Representative Associations Brendan O’Connor who says the figures fall short of pre-recession numbers. By the end of next month, there will have been an additional 79 Gardaí in Co.…
Sligo and Leitrim rank top 4 finalists in this years EDEN awards
Sligo and Leitrim have come out on top as the top finalists for the European Competition for Best Health and Well-Being. Failte Ireland has announced that Strandhill, Sligo and Leitrim is part of four Irish Finalists at this year’s European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) competition to find the destination in…
Leitrim councillor highlights everyday challenges people with disabilities face
A Leitrim councillor is highlighting the everyday challenges people with disabilities face in the county. At a recent meeting of Manorhamilton Municipal District meeting, Independent Councillor Felim Gurn, asked the council to look at issues in Manorhamilton and Dromahair. Some of the concerns are over footpath access as well as…
Cllr Brendan Barry discusses possible act of intimidation
The news agenda has been dominated this week by the reaction to the arson attack on the Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny’s car which was parked at his home in Aughavas in County Leitrim. The car was destroyed early on Bank Holiday Monday. Now it seems details of…
Gardaí appeal for information on car fire outside Leitrim TD’s home
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information in relation to a car being set on fire outside of a Leitrim TD’s home this week. Gardai are in the early stages of an investigation and have yet not determined any motive for the crime at this time. Emergency services attended the…