Irish Water to commence improvement works in North Leitrim
The Quality and supply of water in North Leitrim is to improve over the coming weeks. That’s after confirmation that Irish Water, working in partnership with Leitrim County Council, is set to commence works from Kinlough to Tullaghan on the week commencing 26th November. The renewal works will involve the…
Break-in at Tullaghan filling station during Storm Ophelia
Gardai are continuing investigations into a break in and theft at a filling station in north Leitrim on the night of Storm Ophelia. Thieves forced open a side window in the filling station in Tullaghan and stole a quantity of cigarettes. The burglary occurred between about 10:30pm and 11pm. Gardai…
Leitrim councillor calls for greater development of county’s only coastal village
A Leitrim councillor has called for greater development and promotion of the county’s only coastal village along the Wild Atlantic Way. Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock wants Leitrim County Council to become involved in the effort. He made the proposal at a meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of the…
Gardai not overly concerned by numerous drug seizures
Gardai in Leitrim say they are not overly concerned about the number of drug seizures in the county in recent months because the Leitrim public are vigilant. This month over €300,000 worth of Cannabis was discovered and seized in Aughavas and Carrigallen. Last September €50,000 of drugs were seized in…
Funeral arrangements announced for victim of landslide accident
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the 37-year old man who was tragically killed in a landslide at a windfarm on the border of Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon on Monday evening last. Thirty-seven year old Paddy McCaffrey was originally from Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan but was living in Carrowkeel, Rossinver, Co…