Calls for major flood relief systems in North Leitrim
Residents in the Rossinver and Glenaniff areas of North Leitrim are calling for major flood relief systems to be put in place to prevent any further damage being caused to their homes and properties. There was reported damage caused in the area during floods after storm Lorenzo. Local Fine Gael…
Community groups across the region will still be able to avail of peace funding, regardless of Brexit outcome
Community groups across the north-west will be able to continue to avail of peace funding regardless of the Brexit outcome. Various community have been able to avail of this funding on both sides of the border for numerous community projects. Recently fears had arisen that the funding could be terminated…
Sligo motorists warned of extra delays over coming weeks as major roadworks take place
Motorists in Sligo have been warned to expect further traffic delays for the next umber of weeks as major roadworks continue to take place in the County town. Long delays were reported to have occurred towards the end of last week and over the weekend as many commuters struggled with…
Cllr claims no-deal Brexit will cause hardship to Leitrim farmers
The issue of border policing in Leitrim in the event of a no-deal Brexit was raised at yesterday’s meeting of the Joint Policing Committee in Leitrim. Fine Gael Councillor and local election candidate Sean McDermott says there will be serious implications for those living along the border in the county…
Calls for additional public transport in Kiltyclogher
A Leitrim councillor says he fears people may not continue living in areas such as Kiltyclogher if public transport is not improved. In recent times, the north Leitrim rural village gained national and international attention for its success with its online ‘Kilty Live’ campaign to attract residents into the area,…
McDermott wants Leitrim to be included in Geo Park
A Leitrim councillor is calling for the northern part of the county to be part of the UNESCO recognised geopark that includes attractions such as the Marble Arch caves in County Fermanagh. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott says north Leitrim would benefit in many ways from being included in the…
Leitrim Councillor calls for farmers and landowners to avail of increase grant for hedgcutting
A Leitrim Councillor is calling for farmers and landowners to avail of an increased grant to ensure their hedges are cut. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott says the grant has been increased from €50 to €75 per kilometre. The hedgecutting season is from the first of September until the last…