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A sign hangs on the gates of Scoil Mhuire in Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim and calls for a new school building

'We've done our waiting' - Leitrim school on new building

Minister of Education Helen McEntee has indicated that she will meet local TDs to discuss long-standing calls for a new school building for one of the biggest primary schools in the northwest.

Connacht • 09 Sep

Four sets of twins wave to the camera at Four Masters Primary School, Co Leitrim

Four sets of twins start school in north Leitrim

The new school term heralded a unique first for one school in the north west as four sets of twins started in junior infants at Four Masters National School in Kinlough, Co Leitrim.

Regional • 05 Sep

'The Leitrim Gathering' initiative aims to celebrate connection and heritage with Leitrim people at home and around the world

'Leitrim Gathering' to celebrate connection and heritage

An extensive programme of cultural, heritage, literary, food, recreational, music and dance events will take place in communities across Leitrim this weekend as part of 'The Leitrim Gathering'.

Connacht • 23 May

The crash occurred on the R204 at Aghavilla (File image)

Teenager dies after tractor crash in Co Leitrim

A teenager has died after a tractor he was a passenger in crashed in Co Leitrim yesterday afternoon.

Ireland • 16 Apr

Bright Sparks is a youth theatre programme funded through Leitrim County Council's Creative Ireland programme delivered at a pace suited to individual needs

Leitrim actors take the stage for World Down Syndrome Day

A Co Leitrim actors' group for people with Down syndrome will stage a two-part performance at a fully booked theatre in Carrick-on-Shannon tonight as part of World Down Syndrome Day.

Connacht • 24 Mar

Residents in Leitrim have raised concerns about future storm damage at a public meeting in Ballinamore

Forestry regulation changes sought in Leitrim after storm

Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council Councillor Paddy O'Rourke has called for a "root and branch change" of forestry regulation following extensive damage fallen trees caused to powerlines during Storm Éowyn.

Connacht • 18 Feb

The Roskilmanor Wren Boys were founded in 1982 and will begin their performances on St Stephen's night in north Leitrim and surrounding areas

Wren boys keep age-old tradition alive in north Leitrim

The Roskilmanor Wren Boys in north Leitrim will bring the age-old Irish tradition of the mummers to the border villages of the northwest this Christmas.

Connacht • 23 Dec 24

Over the years, the Rainbow Ballroom has welcomed performers such as Dickie Rock, Joe Dolan, Big Tom, Philomena Begley, the Dubliners, Foster and Allen, Daniel O'Donnell and more recently, Nathan Carter

'Iconic' Rainbow Ballroom celebrates 90 years in Leitrim

Built in 1934, the Rainbow Ballroom was a popular venue originally for showbands. As the northwest's most iconic dance halls celebrates its 90th anniversary, a voluntary board member, Sean Mc Dermott says it has brought significant social, cultural and economic benefit to north Leitrim.

Connacht • 16 Dec 24

Freudenberg Medical is the largest employer in Co Leitrim

Medical device manufacturer announces 250 jobs in Leitrim

A multi-national company that designs, develops and manufactures medical devices has announced the creation of 250 jobs in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.

Business • 07 Nov 24

Liam Farrell was found dead outside his home in Co Leitrim in 2020

Jury reaches open verdict at Liam Farrell death inquest

A jury at Carrick-on-Shannon Coroner's Court has delivered an open verdict into the death of Liam Farrell, an 87-year-old man from Co Leitrim who died almost five years ago.

Courts • 21 Sep 24

Gardaí were notified at around 2.30pm on Saturday

Investigation after man's body found in Co Leitrim

An investigation is under way after the body of a man in his 40s was found on open land in Co Leitrim.

Connacht • 04 Mar 24

Men were most likely to volunteer in a sporting organisation while women were more likely to volunteer in their community

Leitrim volunteers come out on top in Census 2022

Leitrim was the county with the highest rate of volunteers (18%) on Census night in April 2022.

Regional • 02 Feb 24

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in Leitrim this afternoon

'Blessed' nobody hurt in Leitrim tornado - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said "we were blessed" that nobody was seriously injured or killed when a 'localised' tornado caused significant damage to a number of buildings in a Co Leitrim village.

Ireland • 12 Dec 23

Edwina Guckian is curator of the 'Amach - to the Fields' project in Co Leitrim

Leitrim landowners open door into local history

"Amach - to the Fields" - 21 doors, 21 townlands and 21 stories - is a unique project in Co Leitrim which aims to reconnect people to the land by telling stories about its history, folklore, the people who live and have lived there and much more.

Leitrim • 22 Oct 23

The drivers of both cars were taken to Sligo University Hospital for treatment and assessment (File image)

Woman dies after two-car collision in Co Leitrim

A woman in her 50s has died following a two-car collision in Co Leitrim yesterday evening.

Connacht • 22 Sep 23

Leitrim has a total of 20.1% or 32,000 hectares of its land under forestry (Stock image)

Leitrim most heavily forested county, report finds

Leitrim is the most heavily forested county, according to the latest Forestry Statistics Ireland report.

Ireland • 22 Aug 23

Kateryna Konyshcheva, 18, her boyfriend Oleksandr Khominets, and BR Bistro manager Bashkim Berisha

Ukrainian in Leitrim loses family in Russian strike

A Ukrainian woman living in Leitrim has been told that four of her family have been killed in a Russian attack on their hometown of Shyroka Balka near Kherson Oblast.

Ukraine • 14 Aug 23

The National Lottery is urging people to check their tickets for Wednesday night's jackpot worth €4,257,050

Millions in Mohill - €4.2m lotto ticket sold in Leitrim

The winning ticket of Wednesday's €4.2m Lotto draw was sold in Mohill, Co Leitrim, the National Lottery has confirmed.

Regional • 11 Aug 23

Student Enterprise Awards competition finals will be held in Croke Park

Leitrim school hopes to pocket award at competition

A common problem for Gaelic footballers and a concern for farm safety has led to a school in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, being in the unusual position of representing their county at both junior and senior level in the up-coming National Student Enterprise Awards competition.

Connacht • 27 Apr 23

Thick deposits of peat and sludge settled on surrounding farmland and forestry

€500,000 in aid for farmers hit by Leitrim landslide

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has announced an aid package of €500,000 to support farmers impacted by a massive landslide in Leitrim two-and-a-half years ago.

Connacht • 22 Nov 22

Desmond Wisley is charged with dangerous driving and criminal damage

Man charged with ramming Russian embassy sent for trial

A church supplier charged with ramming the Russian embassy gates in Dublin earlier this year has been sent forward for trial before a Circuit Court judge and jury.

Regional • 06 Oct 22

Marc MacSharry resigned from the parliamentary party just over a year ago (Pic: Rollingnews.ie)

Fianna Fáil set to re-admit TD Marc MacSharry

The Fianna Fáil parliamentary party has cleared the way to re-admit Sligo-Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry, an outspoken critic of Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Politics • 06 Oct 22

A man has been arrested as part of the investigation into the incident

Man arrested after incident outside Sinn Féin TD's home

Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny has described an incident at his home yesterday as "very traumatic".

Connacht • 30 Sep 22

Cora Systems CEO Philip Martin and CFO John Fitzgerald

Leitrim-based Cora Systems to create 300 jobs

Irish software company Cora Systems is to create more than 300 jobs, half of which will be in Ireland.

Business • 24 May 22

A man in his 30s was arrested by An Garda Síochána in connection with the seizure

Revenue seize cannabis worth €22,000 in Leitrim

Revenue officers have seized over 1kg of herbal cannabis and a small quantity of ephedrine with a combined value of €22,000 in Leitrim today.

Regional • 05 May 22