Bravery award for man who put fire out at Manorhamilton filling station
A north Leitrim man has been honoured for his bravery in preventing what could have been a major catastrophe at a filling station. It happened at Mullins’s Filling Station in Manorhamilton last May. A woman was filling her car with petrol when the nozzle and tank suddenly erupted in flames.…
Gilmartin urges his Melvin Gaels players to relish league final
Melvin Gaels boss Liam Gilmartin believes his side should relish the opportunity to take on county champions Mohill in the league final today. The sides clash in the Division One decider in Páirc Seán at 4.15pm, and Gilmartin says it is an opportunity for his side… Today’s game is…
Councillor unhappy with HSE response on doctor cover at Manorhamilton hospital
A Leitrim councillor says she’s not happy with a response she has got from the HSE about the availability of an on-call doctor at Our Lady’s Hospital in Manorhamilton outside normal hours. Fianna Fail Councillor Mary Bohan says the HSE has told her that adequate doctor cover was being provided…
Melvin Gaels’ league final set for next Saturday
Melvin Gaels’ Leitrim Senior League Division One final has been fixed for next Saturday at 4.15pm in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon. The Kinlough men will face a Mohill side looking to complete a league and championship double, having beaten Glencar/Manorhamilton in the county final last weekend. At the…
Glencar/Manor through to Junior A final
Glencar/Manorhamilton beat Carrigallen to reach the Leitrim Junior B Championship final on Sunday. They went out 2-15 to 1-11 winners in Kiltoghert and will now face Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin’s in the final. There was disappointment for the Glencar/Manor hurlers, however, as they lost out to Carrick in the county final…
Venues confirmed for Leitrim Junior A semi-finals
The venues have been confirmed for this weekend’s semi-finals in the Pyramid Bookmakers Leitrim Junior A Football Championship. Glencar/Manorhamilton will face Carrigallen in Kiltoghert in Carrick-on-Shannon, while Mohill will host the meeting of Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin’s and St Mary’s. Glencar/Manor are hoping to reach a third adult football championship final…
Vehicle in collision with pole on Manorhamilton to Glenfarne Road
Motorists are urged to drive with caution on the Manorhamilton to Glenfarne Road, where a vehicle has been in collision with a pole just after the turn for Kiltyclogher. Gardai say motorists should expect delays in the area