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Eleven doctors sign up for U6 free GP visit

Dromahair is the only area in Leitrim that is not covered by the Free GP Visit for children under the age of six which commences on July 1. Eleven doctors within the county have signed up to accept the scheme for free health checks and visits for ...

19 Jun 2015 at 15:12

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The Landmark triumphs as ‘Best Wedding Venue in Connaught’

Timing is everything and on the weekend of May 20th Ireland and the Landmark Hotel alike celebrated the momentous step Ireland took by legalising Gay marriage. In addition to this, The Landmark Hotels Wedding Team celebrated another great ...

15 Jun 2015 at 16:30

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Two more accolades for Lough Rynn

Lough Rynn Castle Estate and Gardens is in a celebratory mood as General Manager Ciaran Reidy adds two more accolades to the hotel’s trophy cabinet. The Mohill property, which is a member of the prestigious Hanly Castle Hotel Group, has ...

04 Jun 2015 at 14:47

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No filling station closures recorded in the county for licencing issues

Co Leitrim is the only border county not to record any filling station closures over the last three years. According to figures released by the Revenue Commissioners seven filling stations have been closed in Co Donegal; 19 in Co Louth;...

26 May 2015 at 09:24

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Angry farmers pack IFA meeting on new Scheme

There was barely standing room in the Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon last Friday night when over 600 farmers from across the region voiced their anger at the ‘unreasonable’ criteria put in place on the new Beef Data and Genomics ...

24 May 2015 at 16:15

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Broadband benefits must be extended
to include rural Ireland

The far-reaching positive impacts of broadband must be extended to rural Ireland without delay, IFA Director of Organisation James Kelly said at the launch of a pilot fibre broadband programme in Belcarra, Mayo. “Inadequate ...

24 May 2015 at 16:15

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Work on Lough Rinn must not impact local farming community

Independent Councillor, Enda Stenson has called on the Council “to make it policy that whatever work is carried out on Rinn Lake to complete this excellent Rowing Facility, that it in no way impacts on the farming ...

23 May 2015 at 15:46

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Successful Business Show

The well attended Manorhamilton Business Forum promoted Business and Innovation Show on Thursday afternoon in the Bee Park Community Centre was an outstanding success. Joe McHugh TD Minister of State at the ...

15 May 2015 at 11:45

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Sign up for Wild Words Children’s Book Clubs ahead of fourth annual festival in The Dock

Planning is well underway for the fourth Wild Words Children’s Book Festival, which this year will be held on Saturday 8 and Sunday, August 9 in The Dock. The Wild Words festival offers a weekend of ...

13 May 2015 at 12:54

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Eligible land a major issue at regional meeting

James Gallagher, Leitrim IFA County Chairperson, acknowledged this week that the clarification for farmers in the county on eligible land is very helpful before making applications for the various ...

10 May 2015 at 14:07

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Colreavy welcomes report on gas and electricity prices

Deputy Michael Colreavy, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Communications, Energy and natural Resources has welcomed the agreement by the Transport and Communications Committee to draft a report into ...

08 May 2015 at 14:40

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Ulster Bank service comes to Carrigallen PO

An Post has contracted with Ulster Bank to provide agency banking service at Carrigallen Post Office on behalf of the Bank. A brief description of the three services:- Cash Lodgements – ...

07 May 2015 at 14:07

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