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The April/May issue is packed full of fantastic local content
Springtime is finally here, and as the year starts to take shape it gives us great pleasure to welcome you to the April/May edition of Leitrim Life - the magazine for Leitrim people by Leitrim people. Open up a truly unmissable edi

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:15:38 GMT Leitrim David Hurley Effect of casual trading on businesses in Ballinamore highlighted https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/home/2024293/effect-of-casual-trading-on-businesses-in-ballinamore-highlighted.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/home/2024293/effect-of-casual-trading-on-businesses-in-ballinamore-highlighted.html

Concerns expressed about businesses at monthly MD meeting
The issue of casual trading and its impact on businesses in Co. Leitrim towns was discussed at this Monday's Ballinamore Municipal District meeting. District Cathaoirleach Gary Prior (FF) submitted a motion, in which he sought informat

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:07:54 GMT Leitrim,Leitrim County Council,Ballinamore Seamus Morris LIVE STREAM: All winners from Ireland at the glitzy Michelin Star Awards in Dublin https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/2010854/live-stream-all-winners-from-ireland-at-the-glitzy-michelin-star-awards-in-dublin.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/2010854/live-stream-all-winners-from-ireland-at-the-glitzy-michelin-star-awards-in-dublin.html

The prestigious ceremony is being held at the Convention Centre in Dublin, where the Michelin Guide will unveil new Michelin Stars!
A ceremony for the awarding of Michelin Star Awards for Great Britain & Ireland in 2026 is being hosted in Dublin on Monday night for the first time since the co

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:49:28 GMT Michelin Star Awards,Dublin Darren Hassett LIVE BLOG: Leitrim restaurant and chefs on show at Michelin Star Awards in Dublin https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/2010852/live-blog-leitrim-restaurant-and-chefs-on-show-at-michelin-star-awards-in-dublin.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/2010852/live-blog-leitrim-restaurant-and-chefs-on-show-at-michelin-star-awards-in-dublin.html

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:44:01 GMT Dublin,Michelin Star Awards Darren Hassett Out now! Pick up the latest edition of Leitrim Life magazine https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/2007906/out-now-pick-up-the-latest-edition-of-leitrim-life-magazine.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/2007906/out-now-pick-up-the-latest-edition-of-leitrim-life-magazine.html

The February / March edition is packed full of fantastic local content
The first edition of Leitrim Life magazine for 2026 has landed, and it brings only the best of local stories. As it’s the season of love, we talk to real-life couples about married life, getting a perspective from those wh

]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:52:01 GMT Leitrim David Hurley Leitrim's IDA chief stresses need for negotiation at Davos Forum https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1997149/leitrim-s-ida-chief-stresses-need-for-negotiation-at-davos-forum.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1997149/leitrim-s-ida-chief-stresses-need-for-negotiation-at-davos-forum.html

Cloone native Michael Lohan spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos
IDA Chief Executive, Cloone native Michael Lohan, has emphasised the need for negotiation with regards the trade tensions between the US and Europe. Lohan is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Speaki

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:50:03 GMT Leitrim,Cloone David Power Leitrim man named one of the top hotel managers in North America https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/carrick-on-shannon/1992477/leitrim-man-named-one-of-the-top-hotel-managers-in-north-america.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/carrick-on-shannon/1992477/leitrim-man-named-one-of-the-top-hotel-managers-in-north-america.html

Brian Murtagh from Carrick-on-Shannon is director of operations at Stay Ridgeline
A Carrick-on-Shannon native has been named as one of the top 40 hotel managers in North America. Leitrim man Brian Murtagh is director of operations at Stay Ridgeline. Murtagh oversees the daily operations of si

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:50:02 GMT Carrick-on-Shannon,Leitrim,Leitrim breaking news David Power Leitrim distillery records 4 per cent rise in revenue at end of ‘most difficult year’ https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/1968216/leitrim-distillery-records-4-per-cent-rise-in-revenue-at-end-of-most-difficult-year.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/1968216/leitrim-distillery-records-4-per-cent-rise-in-revenue-at-end-of-most-difficult-year.html

The Shed Distillery grew its revenue and profit in 2025 despite a difficult year.
Drumshanbo’s Shed Distillery has increased its revenue and profit this year by 4 per cent. By the end of September 2025, the Drumshanbo-based distillery had increased its revenue to €17.99 million. At the same t

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:25:01 GMT Leitrim,Drumshanbo Eoin Gallagher Plans lodged for new micro-distillery development in Leitrim https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/kinlough/1966562/plans-lodged-for-new-micro-distillery-development-in-leitrim.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/kinlough/1966562/plans-lodged-for-new-micro-distillery-development-in-leitrim.html

The planned micro-distillery will be at Ballyshannon, Co Leitrim, if planning permission is granted by Leitrim Co Council
Plans for a proposed micro-distillery in Ballyshannon have been submitted to Leitrim Co Council. The planning application will see a proposed change of use of an existing

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:30:15 GMT Leitrim,Leitrim breaking news,Kinlough,Leitrim County Council,Ballyshannon David Power Leitrim representative plays vital role in the investment mission to London https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/1958777/leitrim-representative-plays-vital-role-in-the-investment-mission-to-london.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/1958777/leitrim-representative-plays-vital-role-in-the-investment-mission-to-london.html

Leitrim representatives join business leaders in London to showcase the Upper Shannon Erne region’s potential.
Leitrim representatives were present at an event in London promoting business in counties in the Upper Shannon region, last Thursday. The Irish Embassy in London hosted the event “Un

]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:53:02 GMT Leitrim,London Eoin Gallagher New Leitrim AI startup set to change how Ireland accesses legal advice https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/1862584/new-leitrim-ai-startup-set-to-change-how-ireland-accesses-legal-advice.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/1862584/new-leitrim-ai-startup-set-to-change-how-ireland-accesses-legal-advice.html

Leitrim-based AI company, LegalMoov, launched Ireland's first Legal information chatbot last Friday.
On Friday, Leitrim-based startup LegalMoov launched its first AI Legal tool “Donna,” the first of its kind in Ireland. Joana Frivet, a lawyer specialising in war crimes and the founder and CEO

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:53:01 GMT Leitrim Eoin Gallagher An extra 1,300 Leitrim homes can now get high speed broadband connection https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1862134/an-extra-1-300-leitrim-homes-can-now-get-high-speed-broadband-connection.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1862134/an-extra-1-300-leitrim-homes-can-now-get-high-speed-broadband-connection.html

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has confirmed that 1,300 Leitrim premises in its Rooskey deployment area can now avail of a high-speed fibre broadband connection, including Mohill, Druomod and Beihy
National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed F

]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2025 07:40:00 GMT Leitrim,Mohill,Dromod,Broadband,National Broadband Plan David Power Award-winning Leitrim café closes doors after a year in business amid rising costs https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1860956/award-winning-leitrim-cafe-closes-doors-after-a-year-in-business-amid-rising-costs.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1860956/award-winning-leitrim-cafe-closes-doors-after-a-year-in-business-amid-rising-costs.html

Carrick-on-Shannon café Fika, which was honoured with the Connacht Best Newcomer award at the Irish Restaurant Awards this April, announced its closure on Facebook, sharing the news that the much-loved café was shutting down.
A popular café in Carrick-on-Shannon closed its doors on Sunday, Ju

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:45:00 GMT Carrick-on-Shannon,cost of living,Facebook,Leitrim Stella Gordon Leitrim native receives highest honour at awards ceremony in Canada https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1856469/leitrim-native-receives-highest-honour-at-awards-ceremony-in-canada.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1856469/leitrim-native-receives-highest-honour-at-awards-ceremony-in-canada.html

The Order of Ontario is awarded to an Ontarian who has shown the highest level of excellence and achievement in their field
A Leitrim man has been awarded the highest honour a Canadian province can give. Brian J. Dunne, formerly from Drumsna, County Leitrim, son of Bernard Joseph Dunne and Ma

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:28:38 GMT Drumsna,Leitrim,Leitrim breaking news David Power Retail premises in Sligo targeted by watchdog over 'breaches' of consumer protection law https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/sligo/1854867/retail-premises-in-sligo-targeted-by-watchdog-over-breaches-of-consumer-protection-law.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/sligo/1854867/retail-premises-in-sligo-targeted-by-watchdog-over-breaches-of-consumer-protection-law.html

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has conducted a series of unannounced inspections targeting multiple retail businesses in Offaly and across the country
A dozen retail businesses in Sligo were among those subjected to inspection by the Competition and Consumer Protection Com

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:04:02 GMT Competition and Consumer Protection Commission,Sligo,Leitrim David Hurley Leitrim insurance broker grows stronger with high impact acquisition https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1814384/leitrim-insurance-broker-grows-stronger-with-high-impact-acquisition.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1814384/leitrim-insurance-broker-grows-stronger-with-high-impact-acquisition.html

The acquisition of Mannion Insurance follows Brady Insurance’s buy-back of a 51 percent stake from Coverys European Holdings, a Boston-based mutual insurance company, in December which returned the Leitrim-based insurance to full Irish ownership,
Leitrim company Brady Insurance has acquired M

]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 13:45:03 GMT Carrick-on-Shannon,Roscommon,Finance Stella Gordon Leitrim businesses invited to join free Advanced Water Stewardship Programme https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1800592/leitrim-businesses-invited-to-join-free-advanced-water-stewardship-programme.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1800592/leitrim-businesses-invited-to-join-free-advanced-water-stewardship-programme.html

Uisce Éireann has launched the programme designed to help businesses address water quality and trade effluent challenges and manage future charges more effectively.
Uisce Éireann has launched a new Advanced Water Stewardship Programme for business customers who produce trade effluent and comp

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 14:00:06 GMT Uisce Éireann Stella Gordon Sligo-Leitrim TD warns of US Tariff’s impact on Northwest economy https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1769685/sligo-leitrim-td-warns-of-us-tariffs-impact-on-northwest-economy.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1769685/sligo-leitrim-td-warns-of-us-tariffs-impact-on-northwest-economy.html

Frank Feighan TD has warned that the Northwest region will be hardest hit if if the tariff war between the European Union and the United States ‘takes off.’
A Sligo-Leitrim TD has raised concerns for the Northwest region following US President Donald Trump’s April 2 announcement of tariffs on

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:00:21 GMT Donald Trump,European Union,Tariffs,Drumshanbo Stella Gordon Ambitious extension plans for renowned Leitrim restaurant revealed https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1763306/ambitious-extension-plans-for-renowned-leitrim-restaurant-revealed.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1763306/ambitious-extension-plans-for-renowned-leitrim-restaurant-revealed.html

Sustainable Luxury at The Red Bank Hotel, redefines Tourism in Carrick-On-Shannon through Design for Disassembly
The Red Bank restaurant in Carrick-on-Shannon has unveiled exciting new development plans to enhance their customer experience and attract more tourists to the area. A new luxury 1

]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:47:39 GMT Carrick-on-Shannon David Power Leitrim-based company expands reach as ALPI’s official Irish distributor https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1758855/leitrim-based-company-expands-reach-as-alpis-official-irish-distributor.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/business/1758855/leitrim-based-company-expands-reach-as-alpis-official-irish-distributor.html

Manorhamilton-based wood veneer and edgebanding company, Merenda Ltd, is celebrating a major milestone with the launch of its partnership with global wood industry leader ALPI.
Leitrim-based Merenda Ltd. has been appointed the official Irish distributor for ALPI, a leading international produ

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:00:09 GMT Manorhamilton Stella Gordon