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,…
New footpath from Tullaghan to the Atlantic Ocean gives Leitrim access to the sea
Leitrim residents will soon have access to the Atlantic Ocean. Leitrim County Council is constructing a public car park and a public access route with a road and a footpath to the county’s 4km coastline from Tullaghan Village. There has been no access to the shoreline from any public road,…
Tullaghan Coastal Cross wins All-Ireland trophy
It’s hoped that a first All-Ireland trophy for Tullaghan will put the area on the map. Tullaghan Coastal Cross picked up the award in Killarney this week for Islands and Coastal communities pride of place by Corporation Ireland. Secretary Louise Collins has been talking to Ocean fm news…
Renewed appeal for information about unidentified remains found off Leitrim coast
Manorhamilton Gardai have renewed their appeal for information about unidentified remains found off the Leitrim coast in 1986. The body of a man was discovered on the 1st of May along the coastline at Knockbrack in Tullaghan. A post mortem was completed but the remains were never formally identified and…
Direct access to the sea in Tullaghan expected by 2023
It’s hoped Co. Leitrim will have direct access to the sea by mid 2023. Leitrim County Council recently purchased land in Tullaghan with the aim of building a scenic area with ocean access along Ireland’s shortest coastline. Fianna Fail Councillor, Justin Warnock says there are numerous tourism options available such…
120 premises without power in Sligo and Leitrim
120 premises in Sligo and Leitrim are without electricity this afternoon. 48 customers are affected around the Tullaghan area, and a further 20 near Knocknarea in Co. Sligo. While 52 homes and businesses around Manorhamilton are also without power. Power is expected to be restored in these areas between 4.30pm…
Leitrim Council urged to act now to avert housing crisis
Concerns over the lack of local authority housing in locations in North Leitrim such as Kinlough and Tullaghan will be aired at the October monthly meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim Council on Monday next. As a result of job losses and the financial effects of Covid…