The IDA may have created 13,000 nationally in 2011 but the story in Co Leitrim was one of job losses and a marked failure to attract new investment.
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Flora Mini Marathon 2012 for NW Simon
Posted by Mary Mc Keon on February 2nd, 2012
This year is the 30th year of the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon. This year’s event will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 4th June 2012. It is a great opportunity to get fit and healthy and raise money for a charity of your choice. Every Step makes a Difference with Flora Women’s Mini Marathon. The [...]
Tags: Tamboran expects to create 600 jobs by 2025 if given go ahead
Posted by Leitrim Observer on February 2nd, 2012
Tamboran Resources have completed the first analysis phase of their work programme and claim they could create 600 full time jobs in the county based on the “substantial natural gas field” present in north Leitrim.
Kilronan Castle Wedding Fair this Sunday Feb 5th
Posted by Wedding Chair Covers on February 2nd, 2012
Brides don’t forget Kilronan Castle is the place to be this Sunday afternoon! A first class wedding fair will take place with all the top wedding suppliers there. Wedding Chair Covers will have a stand just opposite the Kilronan Castle stand. Brides can see our Fairylight Backdrop , chair cover colours and range in colourful [...]
Still having difficulty getting broadband or mobile coverage?
Posted by Leitrim Observer on February 1st, 2012
Are you still having difficulty getting broadband for your home or business? Or have you problems with mobile phone coverage?
Kinlough chef makes The Bridgestone Guide Top 10
Posted by Leitrim Observer on February 1st, 2012
The village of Kinlough is preparing for an influx of food tourists following the publication of The Bridgestone Guide 2012. The ‘go to’ guide has placed local Chef Piero Melis as one of the “10 Hot Chefs” in the country while a…
IT Sligo in discussions over new technological university
Posted by Leitrim Observer on February 1st, 2012
IT Sligo is one of the five institutes of technology in the Border, Midlands and West (BMW) region who are at an advanced stage in discussions regarding the establishment of a technological university.
Lough Rynn and Kilronan Castle in the running for Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley wedding
Posted by Leitrim Observer on January 31st, 2012
The Leitrim Observer has learned that the two exclusive hotels in The Hanly Group, Lough Rynn Castle and Kilronan Castle, are definitely “in the running” to host the glamour wedding of the year of Chelsea and England star, Frank Lampard and…
Tamboran to frack exclusively in North Leitrim
Posted by Leitrim Observer on January 25th, 2012
Tamboran Resources have confirmed that they will concentrate their gas exploration programme in the Republic, exclusively in North Leitrim.
Leitrim’s hardworking County Librarian retires after 44 years
Posted by Leitrim Observer on January 25th, 2012
As a writer, a genealogist, a keen student and advocate of the Irish language and someone who has played a major role in the preservation of Gaeilge in Leitrim, it is hard to imagine how anyone would have time for any other interests never mind being t…
