Leitrim Manorhamilton News
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Plans submitted to transform former hotel in Leitrim into social space
The Central on Main Street, Manorhamilton could be redeveloped as an café and social space under plans submitted to Leitrim County Council this week. A planning application has been submitted to Leitrim County Council seeking to revitalise a business on Main Street, Manorhamilton that closed
RIP: Leitrim man remembered fondly as 'a very quiet Man with a love for loud Music.'
Tommy Cooney is remembered in Manorhamilton for his 'lovely presence and sense of style' following passing The death has occurred of Tommy Cooney of 17 Ben View, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim. Tommy, formerly of 14 Cairns Drive in Sligo, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, the 10th of May
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 contenders for this year’s TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate title and Player of the Match Leah Fox agrees, suggesting that if the Green &
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 arts. For over thirty years, The Glens Arts Centre in Manorhamilton has been the creative soul of North Leitrim and to mark this miles
Consultation for proposed Leitrim Wind Farm was publicised - FuturEnergy
A statement issued to the Leitrim Observer said that community clinics took place on Tuesday March 31 and Wednesday April 1 at Rossinver Community Centre and were publicised in advance of the clinics. FuturEnergy Ireland, the company behind the proposed development of a 14-turbine wind farm a
Calls for ER stories as campaign runs for local unit continues
Cllr Felim McGurn has called for locals to share their stories of visisting over crowded urgent care units North-west residents are being asked to share their experiences of not having emergency services in local areas. The campaign, which is ongoing to encourage people in the north-west to s
Plans submitted to transform historic courthouse in Leitrim town
A Part 8 application outlines reuse of Manorhamilton Courthouse for community and office use, with a small extension and measures to safeguard its protected status. Leitrim County Council has submitted a Part 8 planning application for the adaptive reuse, conservation and sensitive redevelopm
Traffic light ‘issue’ clarified in Leitrim town following complaints
Motorists in Manorhamilton are advised to pull up to the stop line to trigger sensors, as Council confirms traffic lights are working correctly following recent complaints. People are being urged to drive right up to the line marking at the traffic lights in Manorhamilton to trigger the senso
Scale of proposed Leitrim wind farm 'is like nothing we would have ever seen in the area before'
A rep from the Save Dough Mountain Group is calling on locals to lodge their concerns during a "short" five-week window ahead of a decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála The Save Dough Mountain Group have outlined their opposition Darren, Sweeney, Chairman of the Save Dough Mountain Group this wee
PICTURES: Doer upper for sale in Leitrim for just €70,000
The property needs total renovation, given the owner the ideal opportunity to put their own stamp on it. As this property has been derelict for some time it should qualify for the derelict homes grant currently in place, subject to criteria. A renovator's dream is available at Daragoon, Cooln
Call for sweeper to ease workload of Tidy Towns Teams in Leitrim
Calls have been made for Leitrim County Council to invest in a small road sweeper to assist Tidy Towns groups struggling with heavy workloads in the county. Leitrim County Council has been urged to support Tidy Towns committees by purchasing a road sweeper for use in towns and villages across
Modular homes in Leitrim could be a 'practical solution for elderly people'
The proposed changes will allow homeowners to install modular units without the need for full planning permission Plans to allow modular homes in back gardens could alleviate the housing crisis for local people in Leitrim, a local elected representative believes. Cllr James Gilmartin has welc
Workshops planned to clarify timeline for taking in charge of Leitrim estates
Workshops planned for May aim to clarify progress on Leitrim housing estates awaiting taking in charge, after councillors raised concerns about years of delays and inaccurate timelines given to residents. Residents of several estates in North Leitrim are growing increasingly frustrated with t
Extra-time heartbreak for St Clare's CS Manorhamilton in FAI Schools All-Ireland Final
FAI SCHOOLS MINOR ‘B’ GIRLS NATIONAL CUP FINAL GALLEN CS FERBANE 3 ST. CLARE’S CS MANORHAMILTON 1 (AET) A memorable and historic season for the girls of St. Clare’s Comprehensive School didn’t quite see the Manorhamilton students reach the top of the FAI Schools mountain in Athlone Town Stadi
Leitrim secondary school student is winner of Young Journalist Ireland Awards
The winners of the Young Journalist Ireland Awards, run by NewsBrands Ireland, were announced today at a ceremony in the Dublin Royal Convention Centre A Leitrim Transition Year student has been crowned one of the winners of the Young Journalist Ireland Awards. The awards were announced this
Over €100,000 awarded towards major heritage investment in Leitrim town
Over €125,000 in funding has been allocated to Manorhamilton Castle and the Old Church of Ireland in Manorhamilton, supporting conservation works and improving access to the sites. Significant investment has been secured for key heritage sites in Manorhamilton under the 2026 Community Monumen
Glencar Manorhamilton GAA club pay heartfelt tribute to the late Sean Boylan
Tribute: "A man whose lifelong dedication and service to our club leaves a legacy that will endure for generations" Glencar Manorhamilton GAA club have paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Sean Boylan, a Senior Championship medal winning goalkeeper in 1999 and lifelong servant of the club, af
North Leitrim nursing home is commended in largely positive report
A HIQA inspection took place at Arus Breffni Nursing Unit in Manorhamilton, Leitrim, on 9 January this year found that "that residents were content with the quality of health, and social care support provided" A largely positive inspection of a north Leitrim nursing home took place earlier th
Warm tributes paid in court to 'fantastic' Leitrim prison guard following sudden death
Popular Seán Boylan, a dad of two, was described as being very helpful and professional Heartfelt tributes have been paid to popular prison guard Seán Boylan, who regularly transported prisoners to and from Longford District Court, following his sudden death on Sunday. Judge Bernadette Owens