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Founded in 1889, The Leitrim Observer is the oldest newspaper in Leitrim. It provides readers with the most current news, sports updates, and engaging features every Wednesday. You can also find their content online at www.leitrimlive.ie.

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GoFundMe campaign for Leitrim baby reaches amazing target

3 days ago | leitrimobserver.ie | David Power

The fundraising campaign for a young Leitrim baby has now raised over €28,000 to provide financial support for a local couple whose baby boy is currently receiving round-the-clock care. The campaign has now received 614 donations to help the family from Kinlough with their financial costs.
Jobs boost announced for Leitrim and Sligo

3 days ago | leitrimobserver.ie | David Power

Ireland’s leading home care provider, Dovida, has announced plans to hire 80caregivers across Leitrim and Slito. The organisation, which has been providing care to ageing adults in Ireland since 2005, recently rebranded from Home Instead and now intends to increase capacity in the sector and expand its service offerings in the Northwest.
Areas of Leitrim without water after water main bursts

4 days ago | leitrimobserver.ie | David Power

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Ballinamore and surrounding areas Areas of Leitrim could be without water over Easter night through to the bank holiday Monday.
5-bedroom house on the market in sought-after area of Leitrim

5 days ago | leitrimobserver.ie | David Power

Gallagher Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market this five bedroom detached family home in the much sought after residential area of Rockingham in Attyrory in Carrick on Shannon. USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY Accommodation comprising entrance hall, living room with solid fuel stove, open plan kitchen/diner with range of wall and base units with double doors leading to patio area, utility room, downstairs WC and downstairs bedroom/office/playroom.
Fibre broadband now available to 1,200 Premises in North Leitrim

5 days ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Marie Conboy

Almost 1,200 homes, farms and businesses near Kinlough can now access high-speed fibre broadband, thanks to the latest rollout under the National Broadband Plan (NBP). National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the Government’s fibre-to-the-home network, confirmed that properties in the rural surrounds of Kinlough, Tullaghan and Aghanlish are now eligible to connect to the NBI™ network.
'Five years on, still no justice': Family of Liam Farrell calls for exhumation and new investigation

6 days ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Marie Conboy

The family of Liam Farrell, the 87-year-old Leitrim man found dead outside his home in Rooskey in January 2020, is calling for a full exhumation of his body and a fresh investigation led from Dublin. They believe their father was violently attacked and say critical evidence has been overlooked or mishandled for years. Following a recent Garda review, Peter Farrell met with detectives last Friday to discuss the case.
Eirgrid to bring Energy Citizens Roadshow to Leitrim

1 week ago | leitrimobserver.ie | David Power

EirGrid, the developer and operator of the national electricity grid, will bring its Energy Citizens Roadshow to Carrick-on-Shannon on May 7th. Led by EirGrid, this free event will bring together experts from SEAI (Ireland’s national sustainable energy authority), ESB Networks and Leitrim County Council to provide information about home energy efficiency upgrades, retrofitting grants, community micro-generation schemes and initiatives to ensure a more sustainable future for Leitrim.
Leitrim Marina Hotel will not be used as an IPAS Centre

1 week ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Marie Conboy

A well-known hotel in Leitrim Village will not be used to accommodate international protection applicants, following confirmation from Minister Marian Harkin. The Leitrim Marina Hotel had been under consideration for use as an International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centre after an offer was made by the hotel’s owners. However, the potential plan sparked significant backlash from the local community, with residents voicing concerns over the potential impact of such a move.
Carrigallen community in shock after tragic death of Dessie O'Kelly in tractor crash

1 week ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Marie Conboy

The Carrigallen community in Co Leitrim is in mourning following the tragic death of local teenager Dessie O'Kelly, who was killed in a tractor crash yesterday. Dessie, 18, was a passenger on the tractor when it crashed on the R204 at Aghavilla at around 3:10 pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, also in his late teens, was taken to Cavan General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
PICTURES: Leitrim's Lough Rinn Dragons celebrate one year anniversary

1 week ago | leitrimobserver.ie | David Power

The Lough Rinn Dragon Boating Club celebrated its first anniversary this week with a heartwarming event on the shores of Lough Rinn, Mohill — a day that brought together local community support in a wonderful celebration of dragon boating. Photographer Noreen Gaffney was there to capture the event. USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY Formed just one year ago, Lough Rinn Dragons has grown into a symbol of hope, connection, and community spirit.