Minister Humphreys to visit various locations in Leitrim today
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and Social Protection, Heather Humphreys will be in Leitrim today for a number of public engagements. Minister Humphreys will visit Ballinamore and Drumshanbo this morning before moving to north Leitirm in the afternoon where she will attend events in Dromahair, Manorhamilton, Glenfarne,…
Residents feel ‘unsafe’ due to speeding issues on Leitrim road
It’s been claimed that the speed some motorists are travelling on a road between Donegal and Leitrim is making it unsafe for residents in the area. A section of the R280 which links Bundoran to the likes of Manorhamilton, Drumkeeran and Leitrim village is said to be treacherous for…
Manorhamilton registers lowest housing prices nationally
Manorhamilton registers the lowest median price for homes bought jointly in the country New figures show the median age of homebuyers in 2019 was 38. CSO data spanning 2010 to 2019 shows 62 percent of homes were purchased jointly. Manorhamilton Co Leitrim had the lowest price on…
Sligo Councillor claims the prospect of gold mining in Leitrim could also impact other counties
A Sligo Councillor is warning that the recent decision taken by the Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan, to issue prospecting licences to mining company Flintridge Resources for 47 townlands in north Leitrim could have a negative impact on Sligo. Cllr Thomas Healy has tabled a motion on the…
Moneygold Cliffoney road remains closed following collision
The Moneygold Cliffoney road in Sligo remains closed this morning following a serious accident on the N15 yesterday close to Grange yesterday The road is expected to remain closed until at least Lunch time today HGV Traffic are being diverted on to the R278 Calry road. HGV…
Leitrim Councillor urges landowners to grow food
A Leitrim Councillor has issued a call to all farmers, rural dwellers and everybody who has access to a piece of land to start growing potatoes and other vegetables to minimise any food shortages which could arise The calls have been made by Manorhamilton MD Councillor Justin Warnock…
Manorhamilton Councillor warns of serious accident if footbridges are not completed
A Manorhamilton-based county councillor is warning that there will be a serious accident if a footbridge in the north Leitrim town is not completed. Independent Councillor Felim Gurn says there’s an accident waiting to happen because of the level of traffic coming in and out of two car parks…