Shock, confusion among ratepayers in Leitrim
Ratepayers in Leitrim have been shocked and confused after receiving notice of their property valuations. The valuations, set by the National Valuations Office, are used to calculate the rates to be paid for the year ahead. Notices of property valuations are expected to be sent out soon in counties Sligo…
Major operation underway to remove fallen crane near Glenfarne
The N16 Sligo to Enniskillen road at Glenfarne will be closed this morning from 9:30am to allow the removal of a crane that collapsed on Wednesday. The incident happened on the Sligo side of Glenfarne, where major roadworks are being carried out. The section of the N16 west of Glenfarne…
Leitrim people express mixed views on forestry in the county
There are mixed views among Leitrim people when it comes to the controversial issue of forestry in the county. A randon sample by Ocean FM News found some were totally against the idea while others felt poor land not suitable for farming should be planted. There is also concern that…
Tractors to converge on Manorhamilton for New Year’s Day charity event
Tens of tractors will converge on the North Leitrim town of Manorhamilton on New Year’s Day for the annual IFA tractorcade. Starting from the mart at 2pm, it will raise funds for Our Lady’s Day Hospital. It’s hoped the event will raise enough money to buy two pressure-relieving chairs for…
Councillor says North Leitrim is being forgotten
North Leitrim is being completely forgotten according to a local councillor. Fianna Fail’s Justin Warnock says there is no plan for the development and creation of jobs in Manorhamilton and other towns & villages in the north of the county. Currently there are around 1000 jobs in Manorhamilton according to…
LISTEN BACK: Glencar/Manorhamilton’s Neil Faulkner
Glencar/Manorhamilton were beaten by Galway’s Corofin in the Connacht Minor Ladies Football Final on Saturday at the Connacht GAA Centre in Bekan. A proud Glencar/Manor boss, Neil Faulkner, gave his reaction to PJ Leddy for Ocean FM…
Corofin too strong for Glencar/Manor in Connacht final
Glencar/Manorhamilton’s minor side missed out on Connacht title on Saturday. The youthful Leitrim champions were beaten by a strong Corofin side. Manager Neil Faulkner was very proud of his side’s efforts in their first Connacht final…