Latest 14 Day Incidence Rate of Covid-19
1 in 56 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last two weeks in one local electoral area in the region. There has been a noticeable change in the 14 day incidence rate per 100,000 population across the north west. As of Monday the 22nd of November, the Manorhamilton…
Local Councillor wants to know how Gardaí will reduce the number of burglaries in Leitrim
Next Monday’s joint policing committee meeting in Leitrim is expected to hear calls on Gardaí to outline how they intend to deal with the large number of burglaries that have taken place locally in recent times. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott has tabled a motion on the issue. …
Government ‘keen’ to find solution to one off housing
The Minister of State for Local Government and Planning Peter Burke say the challenges surrounding the issue of one off planning permission in Leitrim is one that the government are keen to find solutions for. Minister Burke was in Leitrim today to inspect and open a number of new housing…
Minister Peter Burke to visit Leitrim today.
Minister of State for Local Government and Planning Peter Burke will be in Leitrim today to open and inspect a number of housing projects in the area. Minister Burke is expected to visit areas such as Manorhamilton and Drumshanbo where he will inspect turnkey housing projects that are being…
North West families having to choose between fuel or food
The Regional President of St Vincent De Paul in the North West is warning that many families in the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are having to choose between buying food or fuel in the lead up to Christmas. Rosa Glacken has issued as the warning as St…
Minister expects compensation for Shass Mountain farmers by early 2022
The Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalouge was in Drumkeerin today to meet with the local farmers and landowners impacted by the landslide which took place on Shass Mountain in June 2020. Minster McConalogue is the second Agricultural minister to visit the scene of the landslide which caused major damage…
Covid numbers stay high in Leitrim & Manorhamilton
Leitrim continues to have the highest Covid-19 rate in the Country. The country’s 14-day incidence rate has risen to 1,217 cases per 100,000 people. Leitrim’s rate, is 1,663. When the number are broken down and allocated to the various local electoral areas it provides a better idea…