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Drumshanbo · April 13, 2026

Claire Sisters suspend adoration in Drumshanbo during Holy Week

The Poor Clare Sisters at the convent in Drumshanbo have announced that eucharistic adoration will be suspended from Spy Wednesday through Easter Sunday morning

Drumshanbo · April 13, 2026

Leitrim pool player excels at European 8 Ball Pro Championships

A competitive pool player from Leitrim competed at the European 8 Ball Pro Championships in Malta over the weekend. Despite their team losing in the semi-finals

Drumshanbo · April 13, 2026

Clare Sisters convent suspends adoration during Holy Week

The Poor Clare Sisters at Drumshanbo Convent will suspend eucharistic adoration from Spy Wednesday through Easter Sunday morning. This suspension is part of the

Drumshanbo · April 13, 2026

Leitrim pool player shines at European 8-ball championships in Malta

A competitive pool player from Leitrim competed at the European 8-ball pro championships in Malta over the weekend. The player's team was defeated in the semi-f

Drumshanbo · April 13, 2026

Young player's pool journey began with raffle-won cue from snooker exhibition

A Leitrim pool player's competitive journey began at age 10 after attending a snooker exhibition by Max Elby in Drumshanbo. The player won a raffle prize—a cue

Kinlough · April 13, 2026 Also covered in Bundoran

Honouring Leitrim man's life and sculptures on his first anniversary

Although one year has passed for Brendan McGloin’s beloved family and friends in the Bundoran and Kinlough communities, words are still hard to mine, and senten

Manorhamilton · April 13, 2026 Also covered in Enniskillen

One Wife Too Money comedy opens at Corn Mill Theatre

The Corn Mill Theatre in Manorhamilton is staging a new comedy play called 'One Wife Too Money' written by Jimmy Kiri, featuring a landscape gardener who faces

Manorhamilton · April 13, 2026 Also covered in Enniskillen

One Wife Too Many opens at Corn Mill Theatre this weekend

The Corn Mill Theatre in Manorhamilton is staging 'One Wife Too Many', a comedy about a landscape gardener whose proposal is interrupted by a woman claiming a o

Manorhamilton · April 13, 2026

Councillor Roisin Kenny balances election campaign with theatre debut

Councillor Roisin Kenny, representing Ballion & Moore Municipal District for Sinn Féin, is juggling local election preparations with her role in the Corn Mill T

Manorhamilton · April 13, 2026 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon

FND Awareness Month: Local Stories of Functional Neurological Disorder

Aemann McPartland, founder of FND Ireland from Manorhamilton, and 16-year-old Molly from Kiltum discuss living with functional neurological disorder (FND), a co

Manorhamilton · April 13, 2026 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon

FND Awareness Month: Local stories of functional neurological disorder

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Awareness Month is being marked with interviews from two local people affected by the condition. Aemann McPartland, found

Bornacoola · April 13, 2026

Repairs urged for Leitrim–Longford border bridge in 'very poor state'

Leitrim County Council is to contact Longford County Council over the condition of Johnston’s Bridge at Bornacoola. Longford County Council is to be contacted b

Carrigallen · April 13, 2026 Also covered in Westport

Irish Emigrant Returns to Open Successful Café in Carrigallen

A proud Irishman who worked in Australian cafés returned home to Carrigallen and opened Morning Glory Café, inspired by the vibrant café culture he experienced

Carrigallen · April 13, 2026

Açai Bowls Boom in Regional Cafés Following Australian Trend

Açai bowls have suddenly become ubiquitous across cafés in the Shannonside region, with Morning Glory Café in Carrigallen crediting their explosion in popularit

Ballinamore · April 13, 2026

Ballinamore ICA celebrates 60 years with community field day

The Ballinamore ICA Guild marked its 60th anniversary with a community event at Ballinamore Old Fairday, featuring demonstrations of traditional cooking, home-b

Ballinamore · April 13, 2026

Traditional boxty-making demonstration at Ballinamore community event

Radio presenter Norbert Fielbe documented a traditional boxty-making demonstration at the Ballinamore ICA field day, with volunteer David showing the preparatio

Ballinamore · April 13, 2026

20th Anniversary of Acclaimed Writer John McGahern's Death Marked

March 30th marks the 20th anniversary of the death of John McGahern, one of Ireland's most accomplished writers. McGahern, who was born in Dublin but had strong

Ballinamore · April 13, 2026

20th anniversary of death of acclaimed writer John McGahern

Today marks 20 years since the death of John McGahern, one of Ireland's most accomplished and important writers. Born in Dublin but reared in Ballinamore, Count

Annaduff · April 13, 2026

Easter Craft Fair at Annaduff Community Centre

The Annaduff ICA Guild is hosting an Easter craft fair featuring 14 local artisans selling unique handcrafted gifts. The event runs from 4-7pm at Anne Dove Comm

Annaduff · April 13, 2026

Annaduff ICA Guild supports community through crafts and social activities

The Annaduff ICA Guild, with 37 members, is actively involved in community initiatives including a community garden plot at Johnwood Village, support for Johnwo

Leitrim · April 13, 2026

Ireland's first Woodland Festival launches this Sunday in Leitrim

Western Forestry Co-op is hosting the inaugural Woodland Festival 2019 at Killgarriff State Forest in County Leitrim on Sunday, August 25th from 12-6pm. The eve

Leitrim · April 13, 2026

Irish agricultural opportunities in Argentina post-Mercosur deal

Normerfield from AgriVue travelled to Buenos Aires to discuss the Mercosur trade agreement with Goli Almo Michelachlan, editor of the Southern Cross Irish-Argen

Leitrim · April 13, 2026

Councillor Roisin Kenny discusses passion for amateur dramatics

Sinn Féin councillor Roisin Kenny, representing the Ballon & Moore Municipal District in Leitrim, discusses her involvement with the Corn Mill Theatre's amateur

Leitrim · April 13, 2026

Ireland's first Woodland Festival coming to Kilgarriff Estate this Sunday

Western Forestry Co-op is hosting the inaugural Woodland Festival 2019 at Kilgarriff State Forest in County Leitrim on Sunday, August 25th from 12-6pm. The even

Leitrim · April 13, 2026

St. Francis 800th anniversary celebration at Poor Clare Convent

Father Frankie Murray, parish priest of Drumshamble, is discussing an 800th anniversary celebration for St. Francis at the Poor Clare Convent. The convent is re

Leitrim · April 13, 2026

St. Patrick's Day celebrations and religious significance emphasized

The Shannonside FM program highlights St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) as both a national celebration and a religious observance honoring Ireland's patron saint.

Leitrim · April 13, 2026

Shannonside FM broadcasts 'Side by Side' Sunday religious program

Shannonside FM and Northern Sound broadcast their Sunday morning religious program 'Side by Side' featuring interviews and spiritual reflection. The program on

Leitrim · April 13, 2026

Leitrim entrepreneur launches heritage basket-making business

A Leitrim-based business owner has established 'Hilly and Gold Willow', a basket-making and nature-based crafts enterprise that grew from a recreational hobby.

Leitrim · April 13, 2026

Italian entrepreneur launches language services business in Leitrim

An Italian native who came to Ireland on an Erasmus exchange 16 years ago has launched a specialized language services business in Leitrim, offering translation

Leitrim · April 13, 2026

St Patrick's Day weather forecast: mixed conditions with possible sunshine breaks

Weather forecast for St Patrick's Day weekend indicates mixed conditions with showers interspersed with sunny periods. This affects parade-goers planning to att

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