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…
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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…
GAA await match report from Aughawillan referee
Posted by Leitrim Observer on January 25th, 2012
Aughawillan referee Francis Flynn found himself at the centre of an ugly brawl that broke out during the first half of the All-Ireland Junior Club Championship semi-final between Kerry’s Dromid Pearses and Tryone’s Derrytresk in O’Moo…
Kilronan Castle Wedding Fair February 5th 2012
Posted by Wedding Chair Covers on January 24th, 2012
Wedding Chair Covers based in Drumkeeran Co Leitrim look forward to meeting the many brides that will be attending the Kilronan Castle wedding fair on Sunday February 5th 2011. We are located just 15 minutes from the castle and provide the chair covers and the fairylight backdrop for the various wedding packages on offer by the [...]
Wedding Fair RadissonBLU Sligo January 22nd
Posted by Wedding Chair Covers on January 16th, 2012
Wedding Fair season is in full swing and Wedding Chair Covers in Drumkeeran Co.Leitrim are busy showcasing their range of chair covers and Starlight Curtains at the various hotels in the greater Sligo area. This Sunday it is the turn of the RadissonBLU Hotel at Rosses Point January 22nd 2012 2pm-6pm. We at Wedding Chair Covers provide [...]
Andrew had ‘short but full life’ say family
Posted by Leitrim Observer on January 11th, 2012
“Andrew had a very short but a very full life,” Andrew’s devastated aunt, Dr Heather Laird told the congregation at the funeral last Friday. In a brave, emotional and ultimately uplifting tribute made on behalf of the Dolan and Laird …
ESB explanation for devastating floods rejected
Posted by Leitrim Observer on January 11th, 2012
A number of councillors at Monday’s Council meeting refused to accept assurances from the ESB that they did not open the gates at Lough Allen during the serious flooding of November 2009.
