Stella Gordon

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Articles

Lack of safe medical waste disposal for Leitrim care workers highlighted at meeting

1 week ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Stella Gordon

Concerns have been raised about healthcare professionals in Leitrim conducting home visits without a proper method for disposing of medical supplies such as used bandages, swabs and gloves. Cllr Justin Warnock urged Manorhamilton Municipal District to write to Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD and the HSE CEO Bernard Gloster, requesting the provision of clinical waste bins at designated centres for community healthcare workers who care for the sick and elderly in their homes.
Leitrim roads under severe pressure from timber haulage, meeting hears

1 week ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Stella Gordon

Some narrow roads in Leitrim are under severe strain due to private companies using them for timber haulage. Cllr Mary Bohan proposed at a meeting of Leitrim County Council that the Council urgently review the conditions imposed on Coillte and private forestry companies regarding timber extraction and resulting road damage. She noted that some roads need weight restrictions, highlighting a case where timber is being removed via particularly narrow roads, raising concerns among residents.
WATCH: John Finucane MP opens Leitrim's Seán Mac Diarmada Summer School 2025

1 week ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Stella Gordon

A crowd gathered on a warm Friday evening at Seán Mac Diarmada’s homestead to mark the official opening of the Seán Mac Diarmada Summer School 2025. Now in its 17th year, the school has become a source of immense pride for Kiltyclogher and the wider Leitrim community. It continues to offer a vital space to explore the life and legacy of Seán Mac Diarmada, providing a platform for academic research and public dialogue on the Rising and its ongoing relevance in Irish life.
Leitrim's vacancy crisis in focus at public information session next month

1 week ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Stella Gordon

Leitrim County Council is hosting an information event aimed at both prospective and existing property owners interested in transforming vacant and derelict properties into liveable homes across the county.
Leitrim insurance broker grows stronger with high impact acquisition

1 week ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Stella Gordon

Leitrim company Brady Insurance has acquired Mannion Insurance, a long-established brokerage based in Strokestown, County Roscommon. The acquisition follows Brady Insurance’s buy-back of a 51 percent stake from Coverys European Holdings (CEH), a Boston-based mutual insurance company, in December. This move returned Brady Insurance to full Irish ownership, allowing the company to pursue independent strategic growth.
A digital dawn for Leitrim schools with over half a million in funding secured

1 week ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Stella Gordon

Primary and secondary schools in Leitrim are set to benefit from a funding boost, with a total allocation of €581,139 as part of a national funding package. The funding is drawn from a combined €35 million ICT (Information and Communication Technology) infrastructure package and a further €30 million allocated for minor works in primary and special schools.
Leitrim left behind in Multiple Sclerosis care amid urgent calls for change

1 week ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Stella Gordon

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland (MS Ireland) has called for urgent investment in Sligo-Leitrim, highlighting it as the only region in the country without a dedicated MS community worker. The call was made during MS Ireland’s 2026 Budget submission, presented to over 40 members of the Oireachtas at a World MS Day briefing held in Leinster House today. As part of its proposals, MS Ireland is seeking €72,997.56 to fund a new Community Worker post in Sligo-Leitrim.
Forgotten hunters of Leitrim: New BirdWatch Ireland survey brings hope

1 week ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Stella Gordon

Leitrim is one of the few counties in Ireland where very little is known about barn owls – but a new survey aims to change that. The Barn Owl Survey, led by BirdWatch Ireland and funded by Leitrim County Council with support from the National Parks and Wildlife Service, was recently launched to learn more about where these magnificent birds might be living in the county.
Leitrim Animal Welfare Centre issues plea after tragic arrival of orphaned kittens

1 week ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Stella Gordon

A representative from Leitrim Animal Welfare Centre has said their hearts are ‘heavy’ after a sad incident this week that highlights the harsh reality feral cats face, and the consequences of not spaying. A mother cat, described as ‘wild but gentle,’ had been surviving with the help of a local woman who regularly fed her. The cat returned each day for food, but on May 26, the cat was tragically struck and killed by a car. She left behind five small kittens who were just eight days old.
Bold new multi-use development on the horizon for Leitrim town centre

1 week ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Stella Gordon

A significant new development is on the horizon for Carrick-on-Shannon, spearheaded by local visionaries Enda and Caroline McHugh, promising to enhance the town’s vibrant community and economy. The project will include a modern café with ancillary rooms, two commercial office units, four residential apartments, and an aparthotel with 17 studio apartments, all connected via a link corridor to the historic Cannon House.