Concerns raised over impact of ash dieback in Leitrim
Fears have been expressed in north Leitrim over the risk of severe damage to roads and homes as a result of ash dieback. Ash dieback is a fungal disease which was first recorded in trees here in 2012. Earlier this year a 79-and-a-half million euro package was announced…
Family want Garda Commissioner to set up new investigation into death of Leitrim man
The family of Co Leitrim man Liam Farrell want Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to order a new investigation into his death five years ago. 87 year old Mr Farrell was found outside his home in January 2020 and his son, Brendan, says he was left in an appalling state, quite…
Business as usual for new Rescue 118 arriving at Sligo Airport
It’s set to be business as usual as the Irish Coast Guard’s new Rescue 118 helicopter arrives in Sligo today. The new helicopter is anticipated to have the same capabilities as the previous one, but the operation is now under Bristow Ireland who secured the new contract. The…
No “specific single factor” identified in Ballisodare fish kill
A scientific report by Inland Fisheries Ireland has found that no specific factors could be conclusively established as the cause of death of nearly 1,100 salmon at Ballisodare Bay. However, extensive investigations undertaken by IFI and partners have identified a number of contributory factors that may have potentially been…
No economic development by IDA planned for North Leitrim
It’s hoped that more will be done to create employment in north Leitrim. A recent meeting between the county council and the IDA heard how there’s no prospect of any economic development by IDA outside of Carrick-on-Shannon. Local Fianna Fáil Councillor Justin Warnock has described the revelations as “shocking” He…
Nominations open for Ocean FM Sports Awards 2024
The 2024 Ocean FM Sports Awards will take place in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo, on Saturday, November 16th. The awards celebrate local sporting achievement and contribution across Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim since January 1st, 2024. The Ocean FM Hall of Fame Award will acknowledge the recipient’s lifetime…
Concern over driving test no shows in North West
Serious concern has been raised over the level of driving test no shows in the North West. Donegal had the highest number of non-attendances the region at 102, followed by Sligo at 52. 35 people didn’t turn up for their driving test in County Leitrim, the second lowest…