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Rachel Foley from Kinlough who works as Health and Safety Officer on construction sites in Wicklow has made history as the first Irish woman to win Miss Galaxy International in the Bahamas.

More than a Pageant Queen: Rachel Foley is changing the conversation

Major Leitrim Agri Show set to return for its 64th year

President Catherine Connolly beside the commemorative plaque unveiled in Carrick-on-Shannon on Friday, July 31, marking the town's achievement as Ireland's Tidiest Town and Ireland's Tidiest Small Town 2025.

'The solutions lie within our communities' – President in Leitrim

Speed sheep shearing contest in Manorhamilton to raise funds for North West STOP

Leitrim speed sheep shearing contest to raise charity funds

Cian Wrynne, Mohill, who won the adult category of the ‘This is Beef Farming’ photo competition organised by Teagasc and sponsored by FBD. Mr Wrynne received his prize from Maureen O’Meara, FBD, in the presence of Liam Herlihy, Teagasc Chairperson, Professor Frank O’Mara, Teagasc Director, and John Reade, FBD.

Mohill photo wins top prize in national Teagasc competition

Anika Kangley's story published was published in a UK book

Annaduff schoolgirl wins literary award at Listowel Writers’ Week

Pictured at the launch of Ireland's Greenest Places 2026 are the author and radio presenter Éanna Ní Lamhna, sustainability consultant Shannen Healy, AKA Green Gal, Emily Tofan (6) Joey Ricketts (4) Emily Dore (11)

Could Leitrim be home to Ireland's Greenest Place?

Is the best public toilet in Leitrim?

Is the best public toilet in Leitrim?

Kealan Devaney, Keanu McGee, Fintan Smyth and Dylan Farrell. Photo by Paula Geraghty.

Leitrim competitors take part in National Fitness Inclusion Games celebrating ab...

Julie Reynolds from Aughnasheelin is studying Vet Med in Wrocław and helped establish GAA club Wrocław Éire Óg four years ago.

Leitrim student behind major raffle supporting Irish GAA club abroad

Blas na hÉireann 2023 in Dingle. Photo by Fiona Morgan.

Spotlight on Leitrim as Blas na hÉireann entries open nationwide

Players at the 2025 World Wheelchair Pool Tournament: Liam Casey, Kevin Flynn, Eddie McGowan (2025 winner), Shane Smith, and Michael Hennessy.

Leitrim to host Ireland’s best in Wheelchair Champion Cup Pool competition

Timmy and Áine Faughnan

Leitrim’s Dromod Boxty wins Gold at Blas na hÉireann in landmark year

Central Bank publishes a new consumer protection code

The Blas na hÉireann 2022 finalists are announced ahead of the big return to Dingle this Autumn

Five Leitrim finalists make their mark at Blas na hÉireann 2024

From Leitrim to New Zealand: Sheer Excitement for Kinlough Speed Shear Competiti...

WIN: VIP tickets and an overnight stay at the 2024 Punchestown Festival with Rac...
We've teamed up with Race & Stay to offer one lucky reader a VIP trip to Ladbrokes Gold Cup Day at this year's Punchestown Festival
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ALERT: Children's slippers sold by popular supermarket recalled due to tripping ...

The gas hobs must be inspected will be conducted free of charge by a Registered Gas Installer

Urgent warning over safety issue in gas hobs which could cause death or serious ...

All products present a risk of electric shock and do not comply with the relevant safety standard

Safety warning issued over electronic items sold on eBay due to risk of electric...

The Midland Hospice Beginners Steeplechase to feature at Kilbeggan Races this Sunday

Summer Saturday Festival at Kilbeggan Races

Interview with Booker-nominated Sebastian Barry: 'There’s a huge amount of humou...

WIN: A pair of Punchestown Festival Champions Lounge tickets and a €200 Pigsback...

Competition to determine world's best porridge maker seeks applications

Competition to determine world's best porridge maker seeks applications

Win a NIVEA Christmas Hamper from the Leitrim Observer

Win Tickets to Pat Shortt's new show "Well"

Luxury Face Care set

Chance to win Dr Hauschka’s luxury Christmas collection hamper Leitrim Observer Reporter

COMPETITION: Win a wonderful family staycation at the gorgeous Red Door Cottages in beautiful Leitrim

COMPETITION: Win a wonderful family staycation at the gorgeous Red Door Cottages...

The Red Bank Restaurant, Carrick-on-Shannon

Win: Five €50 vouchers for Red Bank Restaurant Boxed To Go up for grabs

Win a €25,000 Dream Wedding Day Package with Lough Rynn Castle Estates and Gard...

Theo's prize winning artwork.

Carrick-on-Shannon student wins prize in Texaco Children's Art Competition

ALERT: Warning issued about website by competition authority

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Carrick Cineplex

Chance to win tickets to mark re-opening of Carrick Cineplex this Friday

€1,000 up for grabs in the Write By The Sea writing competition

You could win a break in the beautiful four-star City Hotel Derry

COMPETITION: Win a luxury two night break in the beautiful four-star City Hotel ...

Children are getting a LOT more money for their Communion these days.

Communion money: - Just what should children be doing with it?

On the Seventh Day

Mulvey's Big Book competition

The Obsession by Sean Cavanagh

Win copies of Sean Cavanagh's Obsession

Davy Fitzgerald's book 'At All Costs'

Win copies of Davy Fitzgeralds 'At All Costs'

Voice of Hope II Tour

Mulvey's Big CD Competition for Tommy Fleming's new album Voice of Hope

The iconic Harvey's Point at the edge of beautiful Lough Eske in Donegal

COMPETITION TIME! Win an amazing two night break in the luxury Harvey's Point in...

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Mulvey's Childrens Book Competition

Nathan Carter's album 'Born for the Road'

Win Nathan Carter's new album Born for the Road

Big Tom - The King of Irish Country

Mulvey's Big Book Competition

The Lone Ranger, Gerry King

The Lone Ranger Gerry King releases new songs

The 2017 Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow owned by Sam McCormick from Co. Down

Countdown is on for Leitrim breeders to represent their county at Ireland's top ...

Carrick-on-Shannon in the sun

Get your stunning photo of Leitrim recognised

2017 winner of the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing Young Travel Writers Competition, Georgina McNamara (16) from Waterford was presented with her award by Humanitarian and author, Terry Waite CBE.

Call out to aspiring travel writers in Co Leitrim

WIN: Tickets to Day 1 of the thrilling Punchestown racing festival

WIN: Tickets to Day 1 of the thrilling Punchestown racing festival

Leitrim Observer Masthead competition winner

Lough Eske Castle, a Solis Hotel & Spa, in Donegal

And the winner of the break in the 5 star Lough Eske Castle is...

Win a fabulous break in the luxurious Lough Eske Hotel.

Win a luxury hotel & spa break

On the first day of Christmas the Leitrim Observer gave to me....

Dr. Bláithín Gallagher, Editor of the Leitrim Guardian.

Attention all young writers, it's competition time

Crashed Witch competition in Carrick-on-Shannon

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