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Leitrim Village · May 09, 2026

Rise and shine: Leitrim town hosts morning climb in support of Darkness into Light

The third annual Darkness into Light Sheemore Hill climb will take place on May 16th Next Saturday morning, Leitrim Village locals will host a Darkness into Lig

Leitrim · May 09, 2026

Leitrim could be pilot county for land observatory, meeting told

There has been a call for Leitrim County Council to participate in an initiative to establish a Land Observatory for Ireland. There has been a call for Leitrim

Leitrim · May 09, 2026

Hurlers heading to Croke Park after victory over Warwickshire books Leitrim's Lory Meagher Cup Final spot

LORY MEAGHER CUP: LEITRIM 1-18 WARWICKSHIRE 2-12 Leitrim hurlers are Croke Park bound after the Green & Gold booked their place in the Lory Meagher Cup Final th

Leitrim · May 09, 2026

Tailteann Cup – Rd 1

Our Senior footballers travel to Down to get their Tailteann Cup campaign underway. Tailteann Cup – Rd 1 | Leitrim Down | Sat, 16 – May, 6.00pm | Páirc Esler, N

Manorhamilton · May 08, 2026

TG4 Connacht IFC Final ​Player of the Match Leah Fox believes Leitrim can beat anyone if they perform to their potential

TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final reaction: Glencar Manorhamilton pinpoints team intensity as foundation for victory Leitrim sent out a message that they are serious

Fenagh · May 08, 2026 Also covered in Ballinamore

Over €3m for south Leitrim water mains is welcomed

Cllr Gary Prior said the project will "help provide a more sufficient and reliable water supply to Fenagh, Ballinamore and surrounding communities including Cor

Ballinamore · May 08, 2026

Road closures announced for three-day major music festival in Leitrim

Temporary road closures have been proposed over the June bank holiday weekend to facilitate the Cowboys and Heroes festival in Drumcoura City. A road closure ha

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 08, 2026 Also covered in Ballinamore, Manorhamilton, Leitrim Village

Thousands raised as Leitrim Daffodil Day cheque handed over

A cheque for €35,000 raised on Daffodil Day was handed over at the Landmark hotel this week. Over €35,000 was raised in Leitrim on Daffodil Day this year, accor

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 08, 2026 Also covered in Mohill, Ballinamore, Dromod

Leitrim competitors take part in National Fitness Inclusion Games celebrating ability

Three IWA Carrick-on-Shannon members joined over 160 athletes with disabilities at the Fitness Inclusion Games, a Hyrox-inspired event promoting inclusive sport

Leitrim · May 08, 2026

Need for oversight of home care in Leitrim

The issue of private home care services in Leitrim was highlighted at this week's County Council meeting. The issue of private home care services in Leitrim was

Leitrim · May 08, 2026

Exhibition: Stunning paintings exploring gardens and seascapes coming to Leitrim

This collection titled ‘Solace, land and sea’ explores gardens and seascapes as places of solace - spaces where the eye, and the mind, are invited to rest. The

Leitrim · May 08, 2026

Leitrim people urged to check eligibility as thousands of broadband connections laid

Leitrim residents can check if they can avail of new fibre broadband connections, as thousands of homes are connected Over 3000 new homes in Leitrim can now ava

Leitrim · May 08, 2026

Team Announcement – Lory Meagher Cup Rd 4

Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Hurling panel has been named by manager Mike Wall for round 4 of the Lory Meagher Cup Best of luck to the team, Mike & his

Roscommon · May 08, 2026

​Confidence never an issue for Leitrim as manager Garrity hails focus and intensity

TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final reaction: Green & Gold set sights on All-Ireland crown after impressive victory over Roscommon A renewed focus on performing with in

Annaduff · May 07, 2026

​Vivienne Egan banishes injury memories of 2024 with 1-1 in TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final

TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final: Annaduff player suffered ruptured ACL in 2024 Final Two years after suffering a horror injury against Roscommon in the Connacht Int

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 07, 2026

Leitrim being urged to come out and support the FTD Brothers this Sunday

Jordan and Cian Adams have already raised more than £1 million for their non-profit foundation and the Alzheimer Society of Ireland Leitrim people are being urg

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 07, 2026

'Serious mistake': Strong objection lodged over proposed gym and housing development in Leitrim

A strong objection has been lodged against plans for a 24-hour gym and apartments in Carrick-on-Shannon, citing traffic congestion and road safety. A strong sub

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 07, 2026

Leitrim Gardaí appeal for information following a series of criminal damage incidents

Leitrim Gardaí are appealing for information following a number of incidents in the South Leitrim area Gardaí in Leitrim are appealing for information regarding

Leitrim · May 07, 2026

South Leitrim communities to benefit as water main upgrade works commence

The project will see the replacement of 1.6km of ageing water mains with new and modern pipes. Communities in Castlefore and Drumlitten will benefit from essent

Leitrim · May 07, 2026

Need for oversight of home care in Leitrim

The issue of private home care services in Leitrim was highlighted at this week's County Council meeting. The issue of private home care services in Leitrim was

Leitrim · May 07, 2026

​From Leitrim to the Big Apple, St. Brigid’s G4M&O headed for New York!

St Brigid’s Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others launch fundraising campaign for New York trip next October St. Brigid’s Gaelic 4 Mothers and Others (G4M&O) are swapping t

Leitrim · May 07, 2026

Leitrim HAP tenants making large top up payments to landlords

The large top ups that Leitrim tenants must pay to landlords under the HAP scheme was highlighted this week The large top ups that Leitrim tenants must pay to l

Roscommon · May 07, 2026

League Final defeat made Leitrim hungry says captain Michelle Guckian

TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final reaction: There is a mantra that you learn more in defeat than victory and if that is the case, Leitrim certainly heeded the lessons

Sligo · May 07, 2026

Leitrim stroke patient discharged from hospital despite house undergoing reconstruction

Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny raised the case of the man during a recent Dáil session A County Leitrim man who suffered a stroke was discharged from hospital de

Manorhamilton · May 06, 2026

Thirty years of magic: A Gala celebration for The Glens Arts Centre in Manorhamilton

Commencing at 7pm at Clayton Hotel, Sligo, this major fundraiser promises a night of world-class entertainment and a spectacular toast to three decades of the a

Ballinamore · May 06, 2026

RTÉ Journalist behind famous Leitrim ‘No Comment’ report passes away

RTÉ journalist Brendan O'Brien has passed away at the age of 82 Former RTE journalist Brendan O’Brien, the reporter behind the famous ‘no comment’ RTE report in

Ballinamore · May 06, 2026

Former convent in Leitrim could become aparthotel under new plans

A planning application has been submitted for the conversion of a former convent in Ballinamore into an aparthotel, including a café, restaurant and associated

Leitrim · May 06, 2026

'Why did you think it was OK to put my life at risk?' Leitrim councillor recommends 'Kids court'

"Kids Court" is a road safety initiative in Northern Ireland where children aged 10–11 confront drivers caught speeding outside their schools, forcing them to e

Leitrim · May 06, 2026

Leitrim set for Saturday evening Tailteann Cup clash with Down

Tailteann Cup: First round clash set for Newry's Pairc Esler on Saturday May 16, at 6 pm Leitrim fans face a late return from Newry's Pairc Esler after the firs

Leitrim · May 06, 2026

Willie's life behind the camera honoured by Leitrim County Council

Leitrim Observer photographer Willie Donnellan was honoured by Leitrim County Council this week Leitrim Observer photographer Willie Donnellan was honoured by L

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