Leitrim Observer - Local Feed

Council cannot stop water fluoridation

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:21:48 GMT

A spokesperson for Leitrim County Council has said staff have “no option” but to continue the fluoridation of water supplies in the county.

Showcase our county on Leitrim’s Longest Day!

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:17:03 GMT

The Leitrim Observer’s Summer of Love campaign has caught the imagination of companies across the county - and now readers can join in the fun with our Longest Day promotion.

Award for Christmas in Carrick promo

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:22:16 GMT

Mimar Media has been named Bronze Winner in both the ‘Online Promo’ and ‘People’s Telly’ categories in the 34th Annual Telly Awards.

Leitrim campaigners join Enniskillen G8 protest

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:20:50 GMT

Campaigners from Leitrim joined around 800 people in a ‘G8 Not Welcome’ march around Enniskillen on Monday, June 17.

€30,000 for Leitrim Greenway project

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:19:10 GMT

The Minister for State at the Department of Transport, Alan Kelly, has announced details of €30,000 seed-funding for the development of a Co Leitrim Greenway.

Minister welcomes recovery of Medieval window surround

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:34:04 GMT

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Mr Jimmy Deenihan TD, has welcomed the recovery of the carved fifteenth century limestone window removed from the gable of a medieval church on Church Island, Lake Garadice.

Priceless artefact recovered

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:32:48 GMT

A priceless Medieval window surround stolen from Church Island over two years ago has been found dumped near the shoreline of Lough Garadice.

Donation made to Carrigallen VS

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:25:00 GMT

A cheque for €572.97 was recently presented to the Principal of Carrigallen Vocational School, Declan Conboy, by the Augharan School Reunion Committee and author, Thomas O’Rourke, who recently completed a book on Augharan NS.

Act now to save schools

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:06:20 GMT

Fine Gael councillor, Sean McDermott has urged the Council to engage with Rural Re-settlement in a bid to secure the future of some of our smaller rural national schools.

Call to restore services

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:02:36 GMT

Drumkeerin councillor, Mary Bohan has called for the restoration of the villages Community Welfare Office Service and HSE Chiropody service.

Tyrone ‘Cleans up’ in Soapbox Race

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:57:22 GMT

A motorsport team from Dungannon in Co Tyrone claimed the Bundoran Lifeboat Soapbox Race perpetual cup on June 2, 2013.

Air Ambulance service extension

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:55:02 GMT

Deputy Frank Feighan, has received confirmation that the Air Ambulance service will continue pending the Minister of Health’s receipt of a review of the pilot service.

‘Criminal neglect’ of historic courthouse

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:53:57 GMT

Cllr John McCartin has accused the Courts Service of ‘criminal negligence’ for its failure to maintain the historic Ballinamore Courthouse.

Drumsna native steps down as Knock chairman

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:43:45 GMT

The Board of Ireland West Airport Knock last week announced that it has accepted the resignation of its chairman Liam Scollan.

Gardener is bringing the Love Letter back home

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:16:05 GMT

Bloom In the Park was a fantastic experience for Leitrim garden designer Leonie Cornelius with a number of prestigious visitors attending.

Bundoran beach retains Blue Flag status

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:06:15 GMT

Main Beach, Bundoran has once again been awarded the coveted Blue Flag ensuring bathers a safe and clean environment in which to swim.

Criticism of Irish Water

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:35:32 GMT

Cllr Francis Gilmartin has called on the Council to resist the takeover of water services by Irish Water until guarantees are made on supply.

Big changes on way for Group Schemes

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:02:19 GMT

The County’s 180 Group Water Schemes are facing an uncertain future with major changes expected in the way they are subsidised and billed.

Prospect of improved local bus network

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:50:24 GMT

Bus Eireann, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA), are currently examining what service improvements can be achieved for Ballinamore.

Marking a heroine’s 200th birthday

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:03:08 GMT

This Saturday, June 15, Carrigallen celebrates the 200th birthday of Margaret of New Orleans.