Leitrim Observer - News Feed

Final gathering for Ballinamore PPS

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:14:39 GMT

This is officially the Year of the Gathering, but for the past and present pupils and staff of Ballinamore’s Post Primary Schools, this June Bank Holiday weekend will mark a very special ‘gathering’ of their own, the final chance to tour the school sites and meet up with old friends before the transfer to the new Community School site in early 2014.

Cars broken into in Carrick

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:11:33 GMT

Two cars were broken into during a training session for the County Team at Pairc Sean MacDiarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Deliveries continue to arrive

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:55:40 GMT

Essential fodder deliveries have continued to arrive in Co Leitrim over the last few days.

€300,000 drug seizure from Kinlough growhouse

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:47:11 GMT

Cannabis plants with a street value of approximately €300,000 were seized in a raid on a growhouse in Kinlough by gardai on Friday, May 17.

Founder of ‘Hope’ backs local festival

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:37:21 GMT

Maureen Forrest, founder and honourary director of The Hope Foundation, has thrown her support behind the upcoming Bhakti Festival in Battlebridge next month. The Hope Foundation has been instrumental in helping to save the poorest children struggling to survive in the slums and streets of Calcutta, India.

Blooming brilliant news for local garden designer

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:32:51 GMT

Thanks to Leitrim Development Company, it’s all systems go for talented young garden designer, Leonie Cornelius from Fivemilebourne, Co. Leitrim. Her show garden for the prestigious national gardening show Bloom In The Park, has just received Leader funding to ensure it goes ahead.

RTE series to explore River Shannon‘s wildlife

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:23:39 GMT

The first part of a major new RTÉ television series, ‘The Secret Life of the Shannon’ presented by Colin Stafford Johnson exploring the wildlife of Ireland’s great river will air on RTÉ One next Sunday 26 May on RTÉ One at 6.30pm. This natural history two-part documentary series brings viewers on a truly spectacular journey along the River Shannon, revealing the secret lives of its wild inhabitants.

Mohill native elected as RAI President

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:22:23 GMT

Leitrim-native Pádraic Óg Gallagher has been elected President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, the representative body for restaurants, gastro-pubs and cafés in Ireland. Pádraic Óg, son of the late Pat Gallagher MRCVS, and Anna Gallagher, was born and raised in Mohill, County Leitrim, Ireland, where his family ran a public house for many years.

Rooskey student on the way to Washington D.C.

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:16:51 GMT

Rooskey student, Shauna Mc Guire has been handpicked as one of thirty students to represent Ireland and Northern Ireland in the USA this summer. Shauna Mc Guire will intern for Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick as part of the Washington Ireland Programme (WIP).

Agri Aware welcomes new board members

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:45 GMT

Agri Aware, the independent Irish agri-food educational body, four new members to its Board of Directors: Professor Patrick Wall, Professor of Public Health at University College Dublin; Alan Jagoe, outgoing president of the Irish rural youth organisation, Macra na Feirme; Roscommon’s Seamus Killoran of Connacht Gold and Dr Edmond Harty, CEO, founder and technical director of Kerry based company, Dairymaster.

Carrick student named Connacht Gold Junior Chef 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:56:44 GMT

Elise Bruen a student of Carrick-on-Shannon Community School has been named Connacht Gold Junior Chef 2013 in the junior cycle category, winning a trophy and €50 Connacht Gold voucher.

Funding announced for local schools

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:53:38 GMT

The Minister for Education and Skills has announced funding for emergency works and additional accommodation facilities in two vocational schools in Co Leitrim.

Jimmy’s Hall to be filmed in North Leitrim

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:49:16 GMT

It has been confirmed, following a scouting trip made two weeks ago by Ken Loach and Sixteen Films Productio, that the new Jimmy Gralton movie ‘Jimmy’s Hall’ will be filmed in North Leitrim.

Contract signed for redevelopment of Rainbow

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:45:35 GMT

In a momentous occasion for the north Leitrim village of Glenfarne, contracts were signed for the redevelopment works at the iconic Rainbow Ballroom of Romance this week.

Bundoran beach retains safe bathing status

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:42:05 GMT

Main Beach, Bundoran is one of the 19 bathing areas which has been tested in Co Donegal and has been deemed safe to swim in.

Treacherous road surfaces must be addressed

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:35:29 GMT

Local councillor, John McCartin has called for an additional chip surface to be applied to two stretches of road in the Ballinamore area. Describing the two locations as ‘treacherous’, Cllr McCartin said that “the existing surface has become polished and, in anything other than the driest of conditions, these sections are hardly fit for public use.

Dromahair man develops app

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:33:21 GMT

Dromahair native Daniel Connolly has teamed up with the Rosses Point Shanty Festival to offer a new service for those seeking to learn more about the festival as he has developed a smart phone app that will bring the festival into new, unchartered waters.

Tributes paid to outgoing County Manager

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:31:46 GMT

She has led Leitrim County Council for the last seven years but last Monday, County Manager, Jackie Maguire sat in on her last monthly Council meeting.

Hospice offers heartfelt thank you to volunteers

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:28:47 GMT

To mark National Volunteering Week, North West Hospice this week issued a heartfelt “Thank You” to all its volunteers and supporters.

2013 International Seminar on John McGahern

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:19:49 GMT

NUI Galway and Leitrim County Council will host the seventh International Seminar on John McGahern, commemorating the work of the renowned Irish writer, from Thursday May 23 - Sunday May 25 in the county. Last year’s Seminar attracted more than 140 participants from Ireland and overseas.