Leitrim sees largest increase in .ie domain registrations
Leitrim has seen the largest percentage increase for new .ie domain name registrations. The figure comes from an IE Domain Registery report that shows Leitrim has increased by 113% compared to this time last year. The North West overall has seen an increase with Co. Donegal rising by 32% and…
Donegal is the second luckiest county for winning the lotto
When it comes to winning the lotto, Co. Donegal is the 2nd luckiest county in Ireland. The ‘Luckiest Lotto Counties’ have been compiled by the National Lottery using the 2016 CSO census. The top 3 are Louth, Donegal and Mayo with Laois taking the title of unluckiest county. It shows…
Sligo/Leitrim TD introduces Bill in Dail to control forestry
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is introducing a Bill in the Dail calling for all forestry plantations over 12 acres, or five hectartes, to be subject to planning permission. At present, planning is required only for plantations over 50 hectares. Sinn Fein Deputy Martin Kenny says it’s over 30 years since Leitrim…
Leitrim Councillor says it’s not fair tourists cars are being scratched by overgrown hedges
A Leitrim councillor says it’s not fair that cars hired by tourists to the county are being scratched by overgrown hedges along some roads. Leitrim County Council insist the cutting of hedges is the responsibility of landowners, adding that it does not have the resources to do more hedge-cutting. Councillors…
Councillors seek meeting with Failte Ireland on Wild Atlantic Way
Councillors in Manorhamilton are to seek a meeting with Failte Ireland to push their case to have north Leitrim included in promotions for the Wild Atlantic Way. They say only a few kilometres along the Leitrim coast at Tullaghan have been included; the rest of the county has been included…
Up and Running with Claire Ronan
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