Donegal looking to build privacy fence at Convoy Training Centre
Donegal supporters in London are being asked to raise money for a number of additions to the county’s training centre in Convoy, including a new fence “to give privacy”. The Examiner newspaper reported on Friday that The €55,000 embellishment around the perimeter of the training pitch is aimed at keeping…
Easkey battle to win back-to-back Connacht hurling titles
Easkey’s hurlers produced a performance of determination and maturity to edge past Ballinasloe of Galway at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence, and retain their provincial junior club hurling title on a final scoreline of 1-18 to 2-12. It was a deserved victory for the west Sligo side although they…
Inadequate drainage from Diffagher River causing distress
Calls have been made for government agencies to carry out assessment on drainage from a river in North Leitrim. Inadequate drainage Diffagher River from Lisacoghill back to Belhavel is causing fields to be flooded, resulting in distress to farmers. It’s thought that it is 30 years since work was carried…
Renewed calls for slipway at Spencer Harbour
This week’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District has heard renewed calls for a slipway at Spencer Harbour. Efforts by a local community group to develop a tourism location to secure funding have previously been quashed. Local Councillor Mary Bohan says the creation of a slipway would allow for local…
O’Connell Street to be closed to traffic this evening
People are being reminded that O’Connell Street in Sligo will be closed to vehicular traffic this evening from 2pm until 8pm. This is to facilitate the switching on of Sligo town’s Christmas lights. Diversions will be in place via John Street, Adelaide Street and Wine Street. Delays can be anticipated…
North Leitrim Palestinian Solidarity Group host vigil in Manorhamilton
Local members and supporters of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign held a vigil at Main Street, Manorhamilton on Friday evening. Organisers say It’s one of a growing number of protests and events being organised throughout the country to show solidarity with the people of Gaza and Palestine. They have…
2024 Leitrim Guardian launch to take place
A number of north Leitrim residents will be honoured at the launch of the 2024 Leitrim Guardian on Sunday afternoon. This year’s event will once again take place in the Rainbow Ballroom of Romance in Glenfarne. Michael and Breege Mulvihill. Leitrim Guardian Person of the Year…