There were two big wins for Leitrim at the Weddings Online Awards held on Monday night, February 20th.

The legal rights organisation FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) said last week, that even though the rise in mortgage debt was entirely predictable, there should be no complacency.

Following considerable pressure from MEP Higgins Commissioner Dalli has confirmed that the Commission will raise the issue of the EU standard for Carbon Monoxide detectors at the next General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) Committee meetings (provisional date is the 24/25th of May 2012).

A man who climbed the bell tower at St Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon last weekend, while inebriated has been charged with a public order offence.

Mr Perry witnessed demonstrations of the latest Deep Screen for PC monitors and TVs, as shown by company Executive Director Eamonn Ansbro especially for the Ministers visit. RealView welcomed the minister’s enthusiasm for RealView’s new ‘Angstrom Dimensional Technology’, which, when embedded in a screen and placed in front of your TV screen, it gives an extra dimensional effect.

A proposal by Drumshanbo Fianna Fáil Senator Paschal Mooney to invite Tamboran Resources to appear in front of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has been approved unanimously.

Martina Bromley has been assigned as Head of Operations to lead the Fáilte Ireland team in the North West. Martina takes over from Paul McLoone who retired this week after six years of leading the team.

The Government has agreed to key concessions sought by local TD Denis Naughten in advance of the passing of the new law on septic tanks recently.

Sligo-North Leitrim Senator Marc Mac Sharry has described as disgraceful the Fine Gael/Labour Government’s decision to close the decentralised office of the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Tubbercurry, County Sligo and relocate it to Ballina, County Mayo.

There has been a huge welcome to the news that all second level schools in Leitrim will have high speed broadband installed this year.

Mick O’Dwyer, renowned multi-All-Ireland winning manager and businessman will be the keynote speaker at the Leitrim County Development Board “Training and Further Education Expo and Seminar” on Thursday, March 1st in The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon.

Bank of America’s refusal to comment on speculation that the sale of the UK and Irish credit card arm, MBNA, has been dropped, has done nothing to allay fears for over 600 at the Carrick-on-Shannon branch of the Bank.

Plans to develop a new ring road at the entrance to Sligo General Hospital at Ash lane as well as further development works at the existing car park are currently with the HSE.

Dromahair’s Kevin McGoldrick was awarded Muintir na Tíre Volunteer of the Year in Tipperary earlier this month.

The Lough Allen Hotel and Suites, Drumshanbo is re-opening on March 16th under new Management.

Although a new report by Daft.ie showed that rents rose in the third quarter of the year, Sligo was the only county in the North west to see the jump.

West Cavan Councillor, John Paul Feeley has welcomed confirmation that Cavan County Council will complete the purchase of the Market House in Blacklion and secure the building for public use.

The recent launch of a new pilot programme for primary schools which focuses on the EU, called the Blue Star Programme, has been warmly welcomed by Deputy Frank Feighan.

Gerry Duffy, who ran 32 marathons in 32 days and CV and Interview Skills Expert, Mairead Fleming of The Apprentice are just two of the speakers at this year’s free Leitrim County Development Board “Training and Further Education Expo and Seminar” on Thursday, March 1st in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon. The event, geared at people who are currently unemployed or looking for retraining, is a free event which will bring together all the agencies involved in training and supports in one venue.

A windfarm in Arigna is amongst a number of operational sites in Counties Roscommon, Sligo and Donegal which have been put up for sale.