Leitrim Councillor says HSE had no plan to deal with emergencies over the Bank Holiday Weekend
A local councillor and a member of the Regional Health Forum West has sharply criticised HSE chiefs for failing to adequately plan for the large influx of people into the north west over the Bank Holiday Weekend. With major festivals in Ballyshannon, Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon and Drumcora thousands descended on…
Calls for much-needed works in Glenfarne playground
This week’s meeting of the Manorhamilton MD heard calls for upgrade works to take place at the facilities situated in a playground in Glenfarne village. The meeting heard how there are three pieces of equipment that are out of use at present. Concerns were also voiced by Cllr Sean McDermott…
New footpath from Tullaghan to the Atlantic Ocean gives Leitrim access to the sea
Leitrim residents will soon have access to the Atlantic Ocean. Leitrim County Council is constructing a public car park and a public access route with a road and a footpath to the county’s 4km coastline from Tullaghan Village. There has been no access to the shoreline from any public road,…
Garda investigation underway after man found dead in Drumshanbo
Gardaí responded to reports of a male (50s) discovered deceased in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 19th June 2022. A post-mortem is expected to take place later today which will determine the course of any investigation. The scene remains preserved at this time and enquiries…
More can be done for Ukrainian refugees in North West – Kenny
A Sligo Leitrim TD says while a big effort is being made in accommodating Ukrainian refugees in the North West, more can be done. Sinn Fein Justice Spokesperson Deputy Martin Kenny was speaking in the Dail last evening and made reference to Lough Allen Hotel in Drumshanbo which is…
Missing Kinlough man located safe and well
Gardaí have confirmed that a man who went missing from the Kinlough area of north Leitrim has been located safe and well. Gardaí had issued an appeal for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Richard Thien. The 22-year-old who went missing from Kinlough on Tuesday, 5th April…
Disruption expected due to repair work on Lennox Bridge
It’s hoped a new bridge will be built in the coming years to replace Lennox Bridge on the R280 on the Donegal/Leitrim border. A recent road traffic collision damaged part of the wall sending it into the river which has repair works to be carried out this week. …