Single Road Traffic Collision reported close to Kiltyclogher turnoff on N16
Gardai in North Leitrim are attending the scene of a single vehicle road traffic collision on the N16 between Manorhamilton and Blacklion. The incident is reported to have taken place close to the turn off for Kiltyclogher. As a result the road is down to one lane with…
Frustration expressed in Manorhamilton over traffic issues
Some residents in Manorhamilton have expressed their frustration over traffic issues in the town. There are said to be ongoing problems with heavy duty vehicles, particularly in the Bee Park Road area. Councillor Felim Gurn believes that the route needs to be looked at with a view towards upgrading it.…
Manorhamilton farmer appointed new Leitrim IFA Chairperson
Manorhamilton Farmer Liam Gilligan has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Leitrim branch of the IFA. The sheep and suckler farmer is also well-known from his involvement with the Manorhamilton Agricultural Show where he held the position as Chairman. Mr. Gilligan brings a wealth of experience to the…
Leitrim councillor urges people to slow down in Manorhamilton
A Leitrim councillor has issued the stark warning that it is only a matter of time before somebody is seriously injured in Manorhamilton due to the speed that traffic is traveling at through the town. Independent Councillor Felim Gurn says the issue of speeding vehicles entering the town from the…
Leitrim Councillor calls for water pipes upgrade
It was claimed at this month’s meeting of Leitrim County Council that the continued use of clay pipes by Irish Water is causing serious problems with water quality and supply in the North West. Manorhamilton Councillor Felim Gurn raised the issue adding that these pipes are over 100 years old…
Calls for clarity in Manorhamilton regarding ACRES scheme
With over 70% of the land in the Manorhamilton Municipal District in the new ACRES scheme, one councillor is calling on the local authority to write to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue to clarify if new commercial afforestation, construction of windfarms and the possibility of…
Councillor seeks clarity on Manorhamilton Courthouse
The future of the former courthouse building in Manorhamilton has been raised by a local county councillor. Cathaoirleach of the Manorhamilton Municipal District Frank Dolan says a decision on the future of the building which is situated in Manorhamilton and is currently lying idle needs to be made sooner rather…