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Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:14:47 +0000

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‘Alarming’ increase in suicide among farmers

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

SUICIDES among farmers increased by an “alarming” 24% last year, startling new figures reveal.

Mystery surrounding Leitrim hit and run victim in New York solved

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Three weeks ago the Leitrim Observer ran an article entitled “Who killed Mike Ward? Leitrim emigrant dies in hit and run in Manhattan’ from the Irish Central newspaper

Martha had time of her life as the Leitrim Rose

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

“I had the best time of my whole life” was the way Martha Gilheaney described her experience as the Leitrim Rose.

Funds raised in Leitrim Village for victims of Pakistan flood

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

On Sunday, August 15th a fundraising coffee morning and raffle was held in St. Joseph’s Centre, Leitrim Village to raise money for the victims of the floods in Nowshera in

Nine locals take part in a Mizen to Malin Head charity cycle

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Hundreds of people are expected to cycle the entire length of this island to raise money for Beaumont and Crumlin’s Children Hospital in memory of the late Garda Gary McLo

Glencar Post Office closes after 110 years in one family

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Last Friday, August 27 marked the end of an era in Glencar as the post office which had been in the Rooney family for three generations and 110 years closed its doors for the

Dreaded Asian clam found in Carrick Water users urged to report any sightings

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

One of the world’s most notorious freshwater invasive species, the Asian clam, has expanded its hold in Ireland’s rivers. Discovered in the River Barrow in April this

Ballinamore AIB fund RainChild Summer Camps

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

RainChild has developed a 3 day water based summer camp for students with Autism in the area, thanks to funding of p5,000 from AIB Ballinamore.

Literary lovers flock to inaugural Anthony Trollope Summer School

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

by Fiona Heavey

O’Dowd’s Fireplaces and Stoves, Carrick launches new website

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

O’Dowd’s Fireplaces, Stoves, Gasfires, Carrick-on-Shannon have just gone live with a brand new website, www.odowdscarrick.com.

Leitrim County Council shortlisted for six national awards

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

by Fiona Heavey

Volunteers sought for Daisy Day

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Aware, the national depression support organisation, has launched its recruitment drive for volunteers to help with its annual fundraiser, Daisy Days, which takes place throug

Leitrim reaches ERP recycling target

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Leitrim locals supported their county and displayed their eco-spirit last Friday and Saturday with an impressive turn-out at the European Recycling Platform’s (ERP)

Aer Arann service continues as normal to Knock Airport

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Following the announcement last Thursday, August 26 in the High Court that Michael McAteer of Grant Thornton has been appointed as Interim Examiner to Comhfhorbairt (Gaill

Leitrim representative for the 2010 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Conor McGowan, a 32 year old suckler and beef farmer from Cloonshill, Drumlish, Co Leitrim has been named as the Leitrim Young Farmer of the Year and he will go on to represen

Get in shape in five weeks with Aura Boot Camp Challenge

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Aura Leitrim Leisure Centre has teamed up with energy drink Powerade to introduce a new outdoor Boot Camp which is tailor made to suit anyone who is prepared to step up to the

My Mount Everest: a radio broadcast on returning to education

Leitrim Observer — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

A Leitrim student and four others attending Cavan, Longford and Roscommon Adult Learning Centres will describe the impact of their literacy difficulties on work, family and co

Boyle man leads bed push for Irish Cancer Society

Leitrim Observer — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:18:05 +0000

Boyle resident, Paul Condon, is calling on people to dig deep this weekend with a funraising bed push from Boyle to Carrick-on-Shannon and back to Boyle this Saturday, Septemb

Crunch talks held on HSE West deficit

Leitrim Observer — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:36:52 +0000

With HSE West already facing a budget deficit in the region of w90m, Unions and HSE management met yesterday for crunch talks aimed at saving as many jobs as possible.

Boyle chef dies in Sligo accident

Leitrim Observer — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:34:15 +0000

Two communities have been left reeling this week following the death of 54-year-old mother of three and well known Boyle chef, Karen Mounsey in a collision near a notorious ac

Commercial vehicle tax condemned as ‘anti-small business’

Leitrim Observer — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:32:18 +0000

The Government and in particular the Green Party, has come under increasing criticism following last week’s revelation that Motor Tax Offices around the country will be st

Bothar Walk October 30th 2010 North Leitrim & Roscommon

Safety Wise Advice Services — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:55:12 +0000

On Saturday the 30th of October, Bóthar invites you to “come walk for us” through the picturesque countryside of North Leitrim & Roscommon. Starting at 11am on the shores of Lough Allen and heading for the hills, the walk will continue for 10km capturing the breath-taking views the West of Ireland has to offer coming [...]

Manorhamilton Show Results

Leitrim Observer — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:42:49 +0000

Horse Section
Class 2 Registered Irish Draught Mare with Foal or with Stallion Owner’s Cert

Fairylight Backdrop

Wedding Chair Covers — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:50:56 +0000

Wedding Chair Covers the Leitrim based wedding venue specialists are pleased to announce a new improved Fairylight Backdrop. We have introduced a new lighting system for the starlight curtain which will really transform the function room.

The backdrop come in sections and can be increased in width and height depending on the size of the room. The maximum size is 9metres wide and 3metres high. The innovative lighting system can offer different light settings from a static setting, to twinkle, light to fade etc. The lights are a warm white colour.

Some function room do not have alot off natural light, as with winter approaching, the Fairylight Backdrop is the perfect accessory to really transform the function room. It helps create that fairytale wedding effect when positioned behind the top table and when the band setup for the evening entertainment.

Wedding Chair Covers will offer a discount for all Fairylight Backdrops when booked along with chair covers in the North West area. For further information about hiring a Fairylight Backdrop for your wedding please contact anne@weddingchaircovers.ie or telephone 0872402782

Wedding Fair RadissonBLU Sligo

Wedding Chair Covers — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:36:25 +0000

The wedding season starts to slow down a little as autumn approaches and hotels start to look towards the 2011 season. The Radisson BLU at Rosses Point Sligo will host a Wedding Fair on Sunday September 12th.

This is an excellent Wedding Fair and Fashion Show. If you are getting married next year or 2012, I really recommend you put this date in your diary. It will be a one stop shop with all the leading suppliers to the wedding industry in the North West in attendance at the Fair. It runs from 2pm-6pm.

The Leitrim based wedding venue stylists Wedding Chair Covers will be exhibiting their range at the Wedding Fair. As a key suppplier of wedding chair covers to weddings in the Radisson BLU Sligo Anne will be displaying the range of quality chair covers and sashes. She will also have on display the new 9metrex3metre Fairylight Backdrop. The function room in the RadissonBLU Sligo really lends itself to the Fairylight Backdrop, which is used to highlight the top table and as a backdrop for the entertainment in the evening.

If you are not able to attend the Wedding Far in the Radisson BLU on September 12th, but would like more information about chair covers for your wedding, then contact Anne on email anne@weddingchaircovers.ie or telephone 0872402782. She will be happy to discuss your wedding requrements and give you a competitive quotation for chair covers for your wedding.

New parking bye-laws for Carrick

Leitrim Observer — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:43:09 +0000

Leitrim County Council has published its intention to make new parking place bye-laws for Carrick-on-Shannon.

More pub closures expected in Leitrim

Leitrim Observer — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:40:03 +0000

According to figures from the Revenue Commissioners 19 pubs in Leitrim have not renewed their licence in the past 12 months.

Mohill Show Results

Leitrim Observer — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:37:06 +0000

HORSES
Class 1 Registered draught mare with foal at foot or with Stallion Owner’s Cert – John McKiernan, Perpetual Trophy presented by John McKiernan, Drumgowla, Mohill:

Carrick fireman takes on the ’4 Peaks Challenge’ for Alzheimers charity

Leitrim Observer — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:31:51 +0000

Many of us will know of someone who has been affected by Alzheimers or dementia, we know what a difficult journey it can be for the patient but also for those close to that pe