Leitrim councillor receives assurances in relation to Manorhamilton Garda Station
Reassurances have been given that there are enough Gardai in North Leitrim. Concern has been expressed once again that following the closure of four Garda stations in recent years, that there may not be enough to police the vast border area. Local Cllr Sean McDermott says he…
Safety fence near Lough Melvin ‘unfit for purpose’
It’s been claimed that the current state of a safety fence near Lough Melvin in Rossinver is unfit for purpose and may pose a danger to children. The wooden fence is located close to where annual summer swimming classes take place alongside the Rossinver to Garrison road and it’s…
Leitrim councillor expresses concern over the future of morgue in Manorhamilton
Concern has been expressed over the future of the morgue services at our Lady’s Hospital in Manorhamilton. The facilities at the Hospital are availed of by a number of local undertakers that use the onsite equipment as well as the church where the families of the deceased meet with…
Leitim Cllr calls for housing renovation scheme to be extended to rural areas
A Leitrim Councillor is calling on the government to extend a recently announced scheme aimed at renovating derelict properties in towns and villages to rural areas. A new grant of up to €30,000 to help people who buy derelict properties to renovate and live in was launched by housing…
Councillor agree to Leitrim Capital Works Programme 2022 – 2027
Leitrim County Council have agreed to proposed developments between 2022 and 2027 in the local authority’s Capital Programme. The proposed developments are expected to cost in excess of €370m over the next number of years. It covers a range of measures such as maintenance and repair on existing projects, such…
Leitrim councillors have differing opinions on rates hike despite agreeing to 3% rise
A North Leitrim councillor and businessman says he believes now is the wrong time for the council to have agreed to increase commercial rates. Manorhamilton-based Independent Councillor Felim Gurn was speaking after councillors agreed to increase rates by 3%, Councillors were told more than €25m would be required to match-fund…
Councillor fears rural population decline due to planning regulations
A Leitrim Councillor says many rural communities are struggling to survive due to planning regulations. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott fears the rules will prevent the likes of Leitrim from seeing a population increase as more people move out of urban centres due to remote working becoming more common place.…