# Leitrim

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# war dead

Plan to remember Leitrim's WWI dead to 'challenge assumptions' about them

A tender has been put out for a form of remembrance to be created

11.7k

Dec 1st 2018, 7:45 AM

# Manorhamilton

Man (80) dies after his tractor struck a ditch in Leitrim

The incident occurred at around 1pm this afternoon.

15.2k

Nov 29th 2018, 11:16 PM

# Courts

A hotel to be used for Direct Provision is still in the middle of a sale dispute

The 39-room Shannon Key West Hotel is located in Rooskey on the Co Leitrim/Roscommon.

18.3k

Nov 29th 2018, 6:19 PM

# Leitrim

Even though it won't bring 'big profits', the Shed Distillery is cracking on with a visitor centre

The attraction is expected to be up and running in early 2020 – at nearly double the cost than first expected.

11.0k

Nov 17th 2018, 6:00 PM

# Leitrim

Injunction sought preventing hotel being used as accommodation for asylum seekers

A company wants to develop the Shannon Key West Hotel into a tourist hotel.

22.9k

Nov 16th 2018, 9:14 AM

# Review

Clann na nGael, Aughawillan and Portlaoise among the big winners in today's GAA county finals

Meanwhile, the Wexford and Wicklow deciders both went to replays.

8.5k

Oct 14th 2018, 9:56 PM

# rehome

'Social and friendly': Penelope the Python is looking for a new home

The Python was first spotted by a member of the public in Kinlough Park “sunning herself on the side of a trail” in July.

13.5k

Sep 26th 2018, 5:25 PM

# What a Load of Rubbish

Litter survey finds majority of Irish rivers, beaches and harbours are polluted: here are the biggest blackspots

Just four out of 50 areas inspected were found to be clean to European standards.

24.7k

Aug 13th 2018, 9:34 AM

# heritage hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Leitrim

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

21.3k

Aug 10th 2018, 10:30 AM

# Carrick-on-Shannon

Gardaí find cannabis worth €135,000 after stopping man's car in Leitrim

The driver, a 50-year-old man, was arrested.

24.4k

Aug 1st 2018, 5:47 PM

# the search is on

Leitrim on the lookout for new football manager as Guckian's two-year term ends

He decided against putting his name forward as the application process re-opened.

2.8k

Jul 21st 2018, 3:12 PM

# Leitrim

Man in his 40s killed after van hits tree

He was the sole occupant of the van.

14.0k

Jul 16th 2018, 7:53 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

New York v Leitrim, Connacht SFC quarter-final

The clash at Gaelic Park throws-in at 7.15pm Irish time.

100k

May 6th 2018, 7:15 PM

# Carrick-on-Shannon

Gardaí investigating how pro-life campaign billboard van was allowed to park on Garda property

The parking of the ‘No’ mobile billboard vehicle caused some concern.

69.3k

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May 4th 2018, 12:05 AM

# ladies football

Turbulent times for Leitrim as they look set for championship absence

It’s understood that they won’t field a team for the Connacht or All-Ireland intermediate championship this summer.

11.6k

May 2nd 2018, 11:40 AM

# Investigation

Stolen mountain rescue equipment worth thousands recovered

Two men have been arrested following the seizure.

32.2k

Apr 6th 2018, 12:26 PM

# Sligo

Equipment worth thousands stolen from mountain rescue team's base

It’s the second incident of its kind in a matter of weeks.

22.4k

Apr 2nd 2018, 3:42 PM

# Snow Joke

GAA rescheduled fixture plan suffers setback as further postponements announced

Three other National League ties are still set to go ahead.

11.4k

Mar 19th 2018, 9:47 AM

# Burglary

Gang of armed locals chase burglars through town in Leitrim

An RTÉ Prime Time programme due to air tonight looks into the problem of repeat burglary offenders.

78.0k

Feb 22nd 2018, 8:25 PM

# PSNI

Reports of explosive device left in wooded area along Fermanagh/Leitrim border

Police in Fermanagh are warning members of the public in the Garrison and Belcoo areas to be vigilant.

14.8k

Jan 3rd 2018, 5:06 PM

# Carrick-on-Shannon

Councillor who said n-word repeatedly at meeting refuses to apologise

Guckian refused to withdraw his remarks at the meeting. Contacted today he said he had nothing to add.

88.6k

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Dec 6th 2017, 2:50 PM

# Tragedy

Waterways Ireland employee killed while carrying out work near canal in Leitrim

Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority has launched an investigation into the incident.

23.9k

Nov 28th 2017, 7:34 AM

# blue lines

Some western counties have nearly twice as many gardaí on the streets as those in Leinster - but why?

The spread of gardaí around the country displays a clear imbalance according to new figures.

25.1k

Nov 12th 2017, 4:00 PM

# Leitrim

A Dublin man who was out in Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday hasn't been seen since

Janusz Jasicki is 30 years old.

48.3k

Oct 2nd 2017, 9:12 AM

# Weather

Two status yellow rainfall warnings in place for five counties

It comes after torrential rain caused significant flooding and damage to hundreds of homes across the country this week.

63.2k

Aug 24th 2017, 6:06 PM

# Leitrim

Gardaí investigate alleged assault of girl at Carrick-on-Shannon

The incident occurred on Friday 28 July.

22.2k

Aug 8th 2017, 1:28 PM

# Fatal

Man killed after his motorbike crashed with car in Leitrim

It happened at Clooncahir in Mohill at around 11.20am.

14.0k

Aug 5th 2017, 6:54 PM

# Kiltyclogher

A town in Leitrim wants you to go live there

‘It’s a very special, beautiful place.’

45.2k

Aug 1st 2017, 12:05 AM

# Jimmy's Hall

The story of the only Irishman deported from Ireland is hitting the stage

The story of Jimmy Gralton is being told in the play, which had its debut in Letrim.

27.3k

Jul 22nd 2017, 7:30 AM

# pat heeran

Why did it take five years for a controversial missing person case to be upgraded to murder?

The case of Pat Heeran, who disappeared in 2011, was raised in the Dáil last year as an example of alleged garda malpractice.

24.4k

Jul 7th 2017, 12:05 AM

# Leitrim

Missing Leitrim man 'didn't realise how violent' people he befriended were

Gardaí have said they believe Pat Heeran, who went missing in 2011, died as a result of foul play.

39.2k

Jul 6th 2017, 3:29 PM

# Renewed Appeal

Six years later, gardaí now treating case of missing Leitrim man Pat Heeran as murder

A Sinn Féin TD alleged that senior gardaí had said Heeran “would just turn up drunk somewhere”.

13.4k

Jul 5th 2017, 7:14 PM

# stylish silage

A festival in Leitrim are holding a 'stylish silage' competition and the entries are brilliant

Entrants have made everything from John Deere tractors to pints.

16.1k

Jun 28th 2017, 3:58 PM

# Connacht SFC

Kennedy's brace from the bench the difference as Leitrim come out on top in Ruislip

They now face Roscommon in the semi-final of the Connacht championship.

10.3k

May 28th 2017, 5:58 PM

# Lads On Tour

Ant and Dec were out gallivanting and posing for photos around Co. Leitrim yesterday

So now.

6.2k

May 19th 2017, 10:25 AM

# happy homework hut

Savvy Leitrim 13-year-old making waves with portable study aid for children with ADHD

Zack Dolan now hopes to roll out the Happy Homework Hut nationwide.

30.0k

Apr 29th 2017, 10:00 PM

# rent index

These are the most expensive and cheapest areas for renting in Ireland

The top five areas with the most expensive rents are all located in on the southern side of Dublin.

83.4k

Apr 1st 2017, 6:00 AM

# Tribe march on

Galway hold on to reach Connacht semi-final despite Leitrim's stunning comeback

The Tribesmen were outscored by 2-10 to 0-2 in the second half of a thrilling game in Tuam.

10.6k

Mar 11th 2017, 4:50 PM

# appeal

Declan Whyte has been missing from Leitrim for almost a month

The 30-year-old went missing from Carrick-on-Shannon on 11 February.

29.7k

Mar 7th 2017, 7:48 PM

# Good Samaritan

Man who came to aid of crash victim has own car cut to pieces by emergency services

Paul Egan’s car was destroyed in the process, but now a fundraising campaign has been set up to aid his compensation.

73.9k

Feb 11th 2017, 1:52 PM