Gardaí investigating burglary in Co. Leitrim
Gardaí are investigating a burglary of a premises in Carrick on Shannon. The incident occurred on the Boyle Road at around 2.15am this morning. Gardaí say nothing has been reported stolen but some damage was caused to the property during the break-in. No arrests have been made at this time…
Woman arrested after making Covid reference in Sligo
A female in her 30’s appeared before a special sitting of Carrick on Shannon District Court yesterday evening, charged with Section 2 Assault and a Public Order Offence following an incident in Sligo Town yesterday afternoon. The court heard that it is alleged the defendant refused to give correct…
Water still being pumped away from homes in the North West
The Flood Relief Minister says water is still being pumped away from several homes after the recent flooding crisis. The rain has eased since the weekend, and the water levels have receded in many places. But efforts are still ongoing to stop houses from being flooded in several areas in…
Sligo to Connolly train line under threat as more rain forecast
Irish Rail is continuing to monitor its Sligo/Dublin service because of flooding on the line around Carrick on Shannon and Dromod in County Leitrim. There had been reports that the service might have to be suspended due to the severe flooding. But although the situation has eased somewhat, there are…
Leitrim flood levels remain stable as Storm Jorge is set to arrive
Leitrim county council’s emergency management team have met this morning to deal with the flood water that still exist’s in both Carrick on Shannon and Leitrim Village. Since the 19th of February, heavy rainfall, weather warnings and storms flooded many parts of the North West with another storm on the…
Information sessions to be held in North West as €28m Brexit package announced
Enterprise Ireland is to hold a series of information sessions throughout the north west next week on the recently-announced €28m Brexit package for counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan and Louth. The package includes a €15m enterprise development fund specifically for projects in the six border counties. On Wednesday next…
Gardai still on lookout for person in connection with attempted burglary in Leitrim
Gardai in Leitrim are still on the lookout for a person in connection with an attempted burglary where a Garda patrol car was rammed. A teenage boy is still being questioned in relation to the matter which happened outside a supermarket in Mohill at around 4:30 yesterday morning. Two men…