Book of Condolence opens in Carrick on Shannon for late Dermot Gallagher, former diplomat
As a mark of respect on the death of the late Dermot Gallagher, Leitrim County Council will open a Book of Condolence from 9am this Tuesday. Mr. Gallagher, who was born in Carrick-on-Shannon, was a…
Claims that buying of land for forestry in Leitrim is now ‘out of control’
The treasurer of Leitrim IFA says the buying of land in the county for forestry by speculators and investors is now out of control. Maureen Murray says it’s wrong that people can sell their land…
Renewed concern over future of veterinary laboratory in Sligo
There are renewed fears for the future of the veterinary laboratory at Dunally, outside Sligo. The fears first emerged last Spring with reports that a review of the Department of Agriculture’s laboratory services would recommend…
Leitrim Cathaoirleach pays tribute to Dermot Gallagher
The Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council has led tributes to the late Dermot Gallagher today. Mr. Gallagher, who was born in Carrick-on-Shannon in county Leitrim was a former Secretary General at the Department of Foreign…
Enterprise Ireland companies create more than 700 jobs in Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal
Enterprise Ireland companies based in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal created a total of more than 700 jobs in the three counties in 2016. More than 420 of the jobs were in Donegal, 160 were in…
North West councils battling against Japanese Knotweed
County councils in the North West are battling against the spread of a Japanese plant that’s taking over gardens and damaging walls, pathways and even roads. It’s Japanese Knotweed and was introduced to Ireland as…
Suitable measures to prevent flooding expected in Spring
A list of suitable measures to prevent flooding in the future is expected to be known this Spring. It’s part of the process of the CFRAMs study which aims to manage and prevent flooding in…
