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James Gilmartin to run as Independent candidate in Manorhamilton electoral area

James Gilmartin is a new Independent candidate for the Manorhamilton Electoral Area and speaking to the Leitrim Observer, Mr. Gilmartin outlined some of the reasons why he decided to contest the local election later this year. James, who is married ...

12 Jan 2024 at 16:00

Local News

James Gilmartin speaks out on 50% cuts to supports for post mastectomy products

The Minister for Health has directed the HSE to reverse cuts to allowances for specialised bras for women who have undergone a mastectomy. Speaking about the cuts, James Gilmartin, a new Independent candidate for the Manorhamilton Electoral Area, ...

26 Feb 2024 at 19:09

Local News

Leitrim councillor pushes for action on vape shops selling ‘legal highs’ to young people

Concerns were raised during a meeting of Leitrim County Council regarding the ethics and legality surrounding the sale of semi-synthetic cannabis products, which are frequently sold in vape shops across the country and appear to target young ...

15 Jul 2025 at 18:46

Local News

Leitrim councillor glad to be 'part of the solution' for legal high ban

Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) has been designated an illegal drug by the Government as of Tuesday, July 29. The importation, exportation, production, possession, sale, and distribution of products containing the substance is now prohibited. HHC ...

30 Jul 2025 at 11:05

Local News

‘Risks to children’ spark road safety call near Leitrim primary school

Concerns are mounting among staff, parents, and the wider community over traffic speed and safety near St Joseph’s National School in Killenummery, Manorhamilton Municipal District has heard. Cllr James Gilmartin raised the issue, calling ...

22 Jun 2025 at 08:45

Carrick-on-Shannon

Act before childcare crisis becomes a catastrophe – Gilmartin

Independent Candidate in the Manorhamilton LEA James Gilmartin has further highlighted his concerns on how government policies towards the provision of nursing homes and childcare are having disastrous effects in local communities here ...

28 May 2024 at 12:38

Elections

Carer’s Allowance Scheme undervalues care – Gilmartin

Independent candidate in the Manorhamilton Local Electoral Area, James Gilmartin is calling for the abolition of the means test for Carer’s Allowance and establishing a non- means-tested participation income for family carers. “At its ...

16 May 2024 at 10:31

Local News

Leitrim area gains psychiatrists as steps taken to address ‘total absence’ of local CAMHS services

Two consultant psychiatrist posts have been allocated to Leitrim, Sligo and West Cavan for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). This announcement comes in response to a motion proposed by Cllr James Gilmartin at a ...

18 Sept 2025 at 14:46

Manorhamilton

Honouring the unheard: Memorial sought for Cillín at a Leitrim famine graveyard

Members of the Manorhamilton Municipal District have stated they will make “strong representation” to HSE Estates in establishing a memorial to honour the Cillín located within the Famine Graveyard in Manorhamilton. A Cillín is ...

21 Jul 2025 at 14:45

Manorhamilton

Leitrim councillor backs strike by Forsa school secretaries and caretakers

Fórsa is still planning on going ahead with a planned strike of school secretaries and caretakers and a Leitrim councillor has spoken out in support of the strike. School secretaries and caretakers, who are members of the ...

19 Aug 2025 at 09:00

Local News

Extra exam time for students with dyslexia a ‘huge step forward,’ says Leitrim councillor

Former Minister for Education Helen McEntee has announced that extra exam time will be allocated to students with dyslexia and dyscalculia during a meeting of the Seanad on November 18. The news has been welcomed locally ...

21 Nov 2025 at 19:45

Manorhamilton

'For some councils, nearly a fifth of their budget is tied to theses data centres' - Gilmartin

A Leitrim councillor has commented on recent figures that show councils receives an estimated €62.5m each year from data centre operators as part of their collection of commercial rates. The figures were revealed by The ...

23 Sept 2025 at 17:00

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