Voluntary groups shouldn’t have to apply for funding for footpaths and lighting says Leitrim Councillor
A North Leitrim Councillor says voluntary groups should not have to apply for funding for footpaths and lighting. Fianna Fail Councillor Mary Bohan says this was always the responsibility of the council but now she is now shocked to see voluntary groups having to apply for funding for basic public…
Leitrim says there can be no further delays to rural broadband for Drumkeerin
The issue of broadband remains a huge problem for many rural villages like Drumkeerin in county Leitrim. The village is welcoming the allocation of over $43,000 to renovate three enterprise units in the town as part of the Rural Town and Village enhancement scheme. But Fianna Fail Councillor Mary Bohan…
Some Fianna Fail councillors believe party should have its own presidential candidate
A number of Fianna Fail councillors in the north west believe the party should have its own candidate in the coming presidential election. That’s despite a decision by the parliamentary party to support Michael D Higgins. Galway City Councillor Ollie Crowe is seeking support from local authorities in a bid…
Leitrim youth group working to preserve old courthouse in Drumkeerin
A Leitrim Youth Group is using its St. Patrick’s Day parade funding to preserve the old courthouse in Drumkeerin. The Drumkeerin Youth Cafe is leasing the old courthouse building but more funding is needed to do it up to cater for all of its activities. So the group has organised…
Leitrim Cllrs say at least one of the closed Garda Stations should be reopened
Leitrim Councillors insist at least one of the closed Garda stations in the county should be reopened. The calls come as some Councillors feel the reopening of Stepaside Garda Station in Dublin has set a new precedent for the reopening of stations. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott is calling for…
Many parents ‘unaware’ of the dangers facing children online
A Leitrim councillor says many people, including parents, are unaware of the shocking dangers to children online. Fianna Fail Councillor Mary Bohan was speaking after a presentation yesterday to the Leitrim Joint Policing Committee on child internet safety by Detective Sergeant Michael Smyth of the Garda National Protective Services Bureau.…
Transport Minister under fire in Leitrim for failing to allocate LIS funding
The Transport Minister Shane Ross is under fire again today, this time from a Leitrim Councillor. Fianna Fail Councillor Mary Bohan says she’s outraged at the failure of the Minister to fund the much-needed Local Improvement Schemes for people in rural areas. Some funding has been sanctioned by the Rural…