Leitrim Councillors unite in battle against gold mining
Yesterday’s meeting of Leitrim County heard the concerns of a number of local Councillors in relation to the negative impact that the issuing of a prospecting licence for gold mining would have on the county. The motion tabled by the six Manorhamilton Municipal District Councillors called on the Minister…
Flooding of Glenfarne River needs to be addressed
The flooding of Glenfarne River on the Manorhamilton side is an issue that needs to be addressed before we enter into the wintertime of the year. Calls will be made on the local authority to engage with the OPW on the issue at next Monday’s meeting of Councillors of the…
Major shortage of child minding facilities in North Leitrim
The lack of childcare facilities in the Manorhamilton and the north Leitrim area is proving to be a major issue for many families as workers return to offices with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Local Councillor Felim Gurn has tabled a motion on the issue for next Monday’s meeting…
Security risks for Manorhamilton residents when it comes to transporting cash
A Manorhamilton based County Coucillor and businessman is warning of security risks for the business community and the elderly as a result of the lack of banking services being provided in the north Leitrim town. The situation has arisen with Bank of Ireland about to close their branch in…
Multi-vehicle collision near Manorhamilton
UPDATE: 10:30am: This road has now reopened to traffic. A three-vehicle collision has occurred near Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim. It has happened about a mile outside Manorhamilton on the road to Carrick on Shannon. The road is closed until further notice.
Leitrim Council need to tackle homeless crisis
The local authority in Leitrim is being urged to devise a strategy that will immediately address the number of people that are homeless across the County. Although the numbers are small compared to other counties it’s believed that there are a number of individuals and families that are classed…
All but one Local Electoral Area above national 14 day rate
All but one local electoral area in the region has a 14 day incidence rate higher than the national rate of 373. In Manorhamilton Co. Leitrim, as of Monday, it was 397.4, while South Donegal had a rate of 694.5. In the Sligo/Drumcliffe Local Electoral Area, the figure is 362.1,…