Leitrim’s public nursing homes in Carrick-on-Shannon, Mohill and Manorhamilton are facing closure as a result of new health budget cuts.
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Chamber says proposed VAT rise is “crazy economics”
Posted by Leitrim Observer on December 1st, 2011
The proposed 2 percent increase in VAT included in the upcoming budget has been described as an “absolute disaster” for businesses in the region. Carrick Chamber President, Gerry Faughnan said the proposed increase was simply, “crazy …
Local dioceses commended for handling abuse allegations
Posted by Leitrim Observer on December 1st, 2011
THE dioceses of Kimore and Ardagh & Clonmacnois have both been commended for their handling of allegations of abuse against priests by the National Board for Safeguarding Children.
County Board look to Breen & Dugdale in wake of shock Moran departure
Posted by Leitrim Observer on December 1st, 2011
Leitrim GAA officials are to talk with selectors Brian Breen & George Dugdale to see if they would be interested in taking over the County Senior Football team in the wake of the dramatic news that Mickey Moran was stepping down as manager for heal…
www.weddingchaircovers.ie new website
Posted by Wedding Chair Covers on November 28th, 2011
Wedding Chair Covers based in Drumkeeran Co.Leitrim have a new look website. Please visit www.weddingchaircovers.ie to see the new site. A new suite of photographs will be introduced in the coming weeks. We hope you will find the site informative and easy to navigate. For further information on chair cover hire please complete the enquiry [...]
Carrick Church vandalised
Posted by Leitrim Observer on November 23rd, 2011
Gardai in Carrick-on-Shannon are seeking the help of the public in relation to damage to two windows of St Mary’s Church, Main St, Carrick-on-Shannon.
Future of Ladies football in doubt due to lack of officers
Posted by Leitrim Observer on November 23rd, 2011
As awards continue to shower on Leitrim star forward Aine Tighe, the future of Ladies football in the county could be in doubt as all but one of the current Ladies County Board officers are standing down at their AGM next Sunday and no nominations have…
Win-A-Wedding at RadissonBLU Sligo
Posted by Wedding Chair Covers on November 23rd, 2011
Wedding Chair Covers the chair cover company in Drumkeeran Co. Leitrim are delighted to be one of the partner suppliers with the very successful Win-A-Wedding Competition run by the RadissonBLU Hotel & Spa in Sligo. The shortlisted entries are invited to a breakfast in the hotel this Sunday November 27th 2011 followed by select interviews [...]
Community projects in jeopardy
Posted by Leitrim Observer on November 18th, 2011
a number of high profile Rural Development projects around the county are in jeopardy because of a new EU cap on grant aid.
Quinn’s bankruptcy application to be appealed
Posted by Leitrim Observer on November 18th, 2011
Once Ireland’s richest man, Sean Quinn declared himself bankrupt at the High Court in Belfast last Friday, November 11, but the ‘validity’ of the application is under investigation.
