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…
Leitrim Councillor asks who’s going to drive you home
The National Transport Authority has confirmed to Ocean FM that they have received 3 applications in Manorhamilton for the Local Area Hackney Pilot Scheme. The initiative will operate on a pre-booked basis, with hackneys able to pick up passengers within a designated area of 7 to 10 kilometres from…
Traffic delays reported on the Manorhamilton Kinlough Road
Gardaí are warning motorists to expect delays on the Manorhamilton to Kinlough road this morning. The delays are as a result of an earlier road traffic collision which took place in Glenade. Gardai and emergency are currently attending the scene of the accident and a local traffic management…
Love Leitrim protest calls for urgent climate change action
Love Leitrim have organised a protest calling for urgent action on climate change from COP27. The protest, which will be taking place at the Famine Graveyard in Manorhamilton at midday on Saturday (November 12th), is aiming to highlight climate issues on both a local and national level. Speaking to Ocean…