It is hoped that those contesting the General Election in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency are aware of environmental issues affecting north Leitrim.
Local environmental groups Love Leitrim, Treasure Leitrim, Save Leitrim and Save Dough Mountain hosted 9 candidates last Friday evening.
The issue of gold mining in the county has been a real bone of contention for some time after two prospecting licences were rewarded to Flintridge Resources.
Madeline Kelly, who chaired Friday's meeting says the message given at the meeting was loud and clear.
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