- Staff levels spark suicide concerns
- Company cleared over redundancy pay
- Five held in cannabis factory raids
- Warning over varied solicitor fees
- Higgins to visit London Games site
- US firms create 485 jobs in Ireland
- Three more arrests over 2010 murder
- De Valera's daughter dies aged 93
- Call for calm after drive-by murder
- Man shot dead in housing estate
- Dubliners honoured at Folk Awards
- Trawler captain's body recovered
- Captain took control before crash
- Woman quizzed over McNally murder
- Arson killing of boy: File for DPP
News
Abbott announces 175 jobs for Sligo
The Minister for Small Business, John Perry TD, has welcomed the announcement by Abbott that it is to invest €85million in the expansion of its Sligo pharmaceutical facility with the creation of up to 175 jobs.
Rates income drop for Council
The amount of money collected through commercial rates in Co Leitrim dropped to just 72 percent in 2011 with a growing number of businesses either in arrears or shutting their doors in the last 12 months.
Council call on Minister to ban fracking
Although Leitrim’s Councillors did not vote on two motions calling for hydraulic fracturing to be banned in the County Development Plan, they did unanimously support a motion calling for the Minister and the Government to ensure that the practice is “excluded as a method of extraction of gas in the Republic of Ireland”.
Your chance to feature in locally produced feature film ‘Black Ice’
Aspiring actors are being offered the opportunity to feature in a feature length film when auditions are held at 11am on Saturday next, February 11 in The Blue Devon, Dromahair for extras to appear in ‘Black Ice’ which is being filmed in the county during the coming month.
Campaign says “Don’t Register, Don’t Pay” the Household Charge
The campaign against Household and Septic Tank charges are asking people “Don’t register” and also “Don’t pay” the new Government levies.
The campaign team arrived in Leitrim last Tuesday, January 31 with a meeting in McGirls Bar, Ballinamore. Almost 100 people turned up to hear the purpose of the campaign, to seek further information on the new household and septic tank charges and to voice their concerns.
Sport
Ferris cleared to play as Earls returns for French clash video
The return of Keith Earls to the Irish starting 15 is the only change being made by Declan Kidney for this weekend’s daunting Six Nations trip to Paris.
League campaign begins with disappointing defeat
After an FBD campaign that promised so much for the followers of Leitrim football last Sunday’s Allianz National League Division 4 opening round fixture against Limerick in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada proved to be something of a reality check for a Leitrim side that were fortunate to emerge from with just a three point defeat.
Leitrim ladies get league campaign off to a flying start with big win over Down
Leitrim ladies team got their Bórd Gáis National Football League Division 3 campaign off to a flying start at Páirc Sheán Ui Heslin in Ballinamore on Sunday afternoon with an emphatic 16 point win over Down.
“We want to be unbeatable in Pairc Sean” says Barney
After last Sunday’s game against Limerick, Leitrim joint manager Barney Breen was as frustrated as the Leitrim supporters who exited Pairc Sean hoping to see their side get of to a winning start in the Allianz National Football League Division 4. While Barney was quick to point to areas of Leitrim’s performance that he was less than happy with, he was also adamant one defeat does not undo the good work that has been done since the beginning of January.
Ladies manager Niall Kilcrann pleased with emphatic win
Speaking after his side’s comprehensive 16 point win over Down in Sunday’s Bórd Gáis Ladies National Football League Division 3, Leitrim boss Niall Kilcrann told the Leitrim Observer that he was pleased with his side’s performance, praising the cut-throat attitude of Leitrim’s forward line, the energy of his midfield and the tenacity and hard work of his back line.
Video
Ferris cleared to play as Earls returns for French clash video
The return of Keith Earls to the Irish starting 15 is the only change being made by Declan Kidney for this weekend’s daunting Six Nations trip to Paris.
Lifestyle
Cast your vote for Stonefree!
Stonefree a four member rock band from the Kinlough/ Bundoran area are looking for local votes in the Red Bull Bedroom Jam competition.
Kinlough chef makes The Bridgestone Guide Top 10
The village of Kinlough is preparing for an influx of food tourists following the publication of The Bridgestone Guide 2012. The ‘go to’ guide has placed local Chef Piero Melis as one of the “10 Hot Chefs” in the country while also honouring The Courthouse Restaurant as one of the Best 100 Restaurants in Ireland.
2011 was Knock Airport’s busiest year yet
According to their latest figures, 2011 was Ireland West Airport in Knock’s busiest year to date since its establishment in 1985. Last year, the annual number of passengers using the airport increased by over 65,000 passengers to 654,500 - an increase of 11% on 2010.
Community
Local pubs wow Sunday World Pub Spy team
Four Leitrim pubs were honoured with nearly perfect scores by the Sunday World Pub Spy team during a recent visit to the county. An Scolaire Bocht, Smyth’s and Bobby Joe’s bar in Ballinamore all scored an impress four out of five in last Sunday’s report.
Drumkeerin celebrates completion of new gym facility
Handball has always been a popular and thriving sport in the Drumkeerin area. The area already boasts a purpose built handball alley, which is situated at Drumkeerin GAA ground. The voluntary board of management which take care of the running of this facility have led the way for many improvements, most notably the creation of a brand new community gym along with large shower and changing facilities for men and women.
Planning delayed on Ballinamore Secondary School
Planning has been delayed a second time for Ballinamore’s new secondary school with the planning department of Leitrim County Council seeking further clarification on a small number of safety issues.
Leitrim’s hardworking County Librarian retires after 44 years
As a writer, a genealogist, a keen student and advocate of the Irish language and someone who has played a major role in the preservation of Gaeilge in Leitrim, it is hard to imagine how anyone would have time for any other interests never mind being the Secretary of Coiste Cultúir agus Teanga (Culture and Language) committee and Leitrim County Head Librarian.
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- Lough Rynn and Kilronan Castle in the running for Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley wedding
- League campaign begins with disappointing defeat
- Leitrim ladies get league campaign off to a flying start with big win over Down
- 15 schools under threat of losing teachers
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