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Former and serving members of an Garda Siochana from the Manorhamilton district 19th April 2013

Superintendent outlines how new Leitrim Garda District will operate

Just a matter of months after the closure of five Garda stations throughout the county (at the end of January), last month saw another significant change to the policing structures in the county as the Manorhamilton and Carrick-on-Shannon Districts were amalgamated to form the Leitrim District. Having been stationed in Manorhamilton since last July, Supt John Furlong recently moved to Carrick-on-Shannon and last week he took the time to explain what the recent changes mean to policing in the county.

Picturd are staff members from Ballinamore Post Primary School. They are finalising the details of the last gathering for past pupils, teachers, present staff and students of the school which is being planned for June 2. The event will be the last opportunity for visitors to tour the three school sites before the move to the new school in early 2014. Pictured from (l-r) Phil Earley; Mary Moran; Niall Doonan; Eamon Geoghegan; Robert O'Reilly; Padraig Leyden, Principal; Diarmuid McCaffrey and Seamus Mullen.

Final gathering for Ballinamore PPS

This is officially the Year of the Gathering, but for the past and present pupils and staff of Ballinamore’s Post Primary Schools, this June Bank Holiday weekend will mark a very special ‘gathering’ of their own, the final chance to tour the school sites and meet up with old friends before the transfer to the new Community School site in early 2014.

Gardai are investigating the incident.

Cars broken into in Carrick

Two cars were broken into during a training session for the County Team at Pairc Sean MacDiarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon.

pic of Garda removing some of evidence from house as the Garda forensic team start investigation.

€300,000 drug seizure from Kinlough growhouse

Cannabis plants with a street value of approximately €300,000 were seized in a raid on a growhouse in Kinlough by gardai on Friday, May 17.

Founder and honourary director of The Hope Foundation, Maureen Forrest is pictured with one of the slum children rescued by the charity.

Founder of ‘Hope’ backs local festival

Maureen Forrest, founder and honourary director of The Hope Foundation, has thrown her support behind the upcoming Bhakti Festival in Battlebridge next month. The Hope Foundation has been instrumental in helping to save the poorest children struggling to survive in the slums and streets of Calcutta, India.

Farming News rss

ICSA president Gabriel Gilmartin with local farmer Eddie McPartlin, at the fodder drop at Manorhamilton Mart last Saturday morning.

Deliveries continue to arrive

Essential fodder deliveries have continued to arrive in Co Leitrim over the last few days.

Last Friday morning Connacht Gold stores in Mohill accepted a shipment of haylage from England. Maurice McManus was there to purchase his bales of haylage with Stephen Hannon, Mart Manager, Sam Ward, Joe Wynne and Joe Dorrigan Store Manager. Photo by Th�r�se Foy

Fodder deliveries continue around the county

Farming organisations, Co-ops, local marts and even banks have now rowed in behind the farming community as the struggle continues to source fodder for animals after the appalling Summer and Winter of 2012.

Business rss

Cllr Se�n McSharry, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim

Government must exempt unfinished estates

North Leitrim Independent Cllr.Sean Mc Sharry has called on the department of the Environment to extend the exemption from the property tax to all unfinished housing estates.

Cllr Se�n McSharry, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim

Two bedroom property with potential

This two bedroom property, in need of modernisation, offers excellent development potential as it has the added benefit of having FPP for a new 2-storey house on-site.

Cllr Se�n McSharry, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim

Opportunity not to be missed at Allenbrook open day

We’ve heard it time and time again, but this really is an opportunity not to be missed. DNG Flanagan Ford are very excited to launch the final six remaining homes in this lovely scheme. The design & layout of these properties have been carefully considered resulting in a wonderfully modern external finish incorporating stone work, timber and ample large windows.

Cllr Se�n McSharry, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim

Pristine property overlooking Aghalough Lake

This four bedroom detached property is located in a quiet rural area with views of Aghalough Lake.

Cllr Se�n McSharry, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim

Exceptional value in central location

This large semi-detached house is situated just minutes from the heart of Carrick-on-Shannon and all the lcoal amenities such as local schools, leisure centre, shops and restaurants.

National rss

Data glitch blamed for beach woes

Environment Minister Phil Hogan has blamed a statistical glitch for some beaches losing their coveted blue flag status.

Revenue office shuts due to protest

Revenue officials were forced to close its busiest public office when protesters picketed against the controversial household charge.

New pay cut rules passed into law

New laws allowing the Government to cut public sector workers' pay without their agreement have been published.

Watchdog slams Garda co-operation

State investigators charged with probing alleged Garda wrongdoing have accused the force of not co-operating with them.

Worker sacked at TV probe creche

An exclusive creche probed during an undercover investigation into allegations of mistreatment of children has confirmed it has sacked one worker and suspended three others.

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