Promoters of new Irish language pre-school in Manorhamilton need just four more pupils
Efforts are underway to set up an Irish language pre-school in north Leitrim. And if the promoters of the project can get just four more pupils, there’s a chance it could open in Manorhamilton in September. There are already two such preschools in Carrick on Shannon and one in Ballinamore.…
Commuters rescued from floods in Leitrim
Several roads still remain impassable this lunch time in the North Leitrim area. The road at Socks line is totally impassable and there are reports of houses being flooded in the area. There are also reports of a numbers of commuters of having to be rescued from floods at…
Severe flooding being reported in North Leitrim
Overnight rain has led to a number of Roads being flooded in the North Leitrim area. The Kinlough road to Manorhamilton at Mullies is currently flooded. There is heavy water crossing the main N16 close to the Council depot before entering Manorhamilton on the Sligo side. The,…
Exit stage left for local drama events
The decision has been taken to cancel the staging of this year’s All Ireland One Act Drama festivals. The hugely popular competition which includes annual events in Tubbercurry and Manorhamilton will see no further events being staged in 2020. Hubert McMorrow, the Connacht REP for the All Ireland…
178 premises without power this morning
The high winds over the past day have caused a number of power outages in the region. 178 premises in counties Sligo and Leitrim are without electricity this morning. 62 buildings are affected around Tubbercurry and a further 65 in the townland of Aghgad, power is hoped to be restored…
Episode One: Arts North West
This Week: (2 mins) Rossa O’Snodaigh, Musician (9 mins) Louise Kennedy, Writer (17 mins 35) Philip Delamere, Leitrim Arts Office Arts North West is a weekly, magazine arts show that covers everything creative in the region. Featuring the best of music, theatre, storytelling, with the best of talent from Sligo,…
Local Councillor fears for pubs and restaurants
It’s been claimed that only one out of ten restaurants may re-open after the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. That’s according to Manorhamilton based Councillor and business man Felim Gurn. The Independent Councillor who also runs a Bar in Manorhamilton expressed his concerns at this week’s information meeting of…