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# Leitrim

This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
'Vigilantes' patrolling rural areas against asylum seekers seeking ID details, committee told
Patrick Costello pointed to alleged checkpoints in Leitrim and vigilante style protests in a number of other counties.
This year
2023
Woman, 50s, dies in collision in Co Leitrim
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after the fatal traffic collision yesterday evening.
Leitrim shop owner sells €4.2 million Lotto jackpot ticket
The National Lottery is urging the player to come forward as they have yet to identify themselves.
Funeral details announced for off-duty Garda who died after boat fire in Carrick-on-Shannon
Deirdre Finn’s funeral will take place at midday on Friday in Ballinteer, Dublin.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man (50s) dies in motorcycle crash
The incident occurred yesterday morning.
New York shock Leitrim on penalties for first-ever Connacht Championship win
New York won 2-0 on penalties after a 0-15 draw in the Bronx.
New York shock Leitrim on penalties for first-ever Connacht Championship win
New York won 2-0 on penalties after a 0-15 draw in the Bronx.
Long-serving Emlyn Mulligan announces Leitrim retirement
Mulligan made more than 100 appearances for Leitrim in a career spanning 17 years.
Wicklow finish strong to stun Leitrim, Sligo and Carlow pick up wins
A round-up of the weekend’s Allianz Football League Division 4 action.
'Mixed emotions' - The Leitrim native who has broken into the Dublin team
Eilish O’Dowd: ‘First time playing with Dublin and starting in midfield, there was a bit of pressure.’
Denis Naughten says he is leaving politics to try his hand at 'something different'
The TD said that he doesn’t have a new gig lined up.
Cavan and Offaly continue winning ways; McEntee's Sligo overcome McConville's Wicklow
In Division 4, Leitrim and Laois lead the way with two wins from two.
Last year
2022
Pensioner dies following crash between tractor and car in Leitrim
Forensic road collision investigators are to examine the scene.
Andy Moran adds St Vincent's All-Ireland winner to Leitrim coaching team
Luke Bree will take up a role as coach and selector with the Leitrim footballers.
Walker (60s) dies after fall in Devil’s Chimney area of Leitrim's Glencar Valley
Authorities were notified of the incident at roughly 19.00pm yesterday evening.
Andy Moran set to remain as Leitrim senior football manager for next two seasons
The Mayo great was appointed to the role last October.
Gardaí cordon off area of Drumshanbo following death of a man in his 50s
Gardaí responded to an incident in the early hours after reports that a man had collapsed.
Man being treated in hospital after light aircraft crash in Co Leitrim
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at around 9.30pm last night.
Sligo advance to Tailteann Cup semi-finals after penalty shootout, Westmeath also prevail
Disappointment for Leitrim and Carlow, who bow out at the quarter-final stage.
Andy Moran’s Leitrim win thriller against spirited London
They march on to play the winners of Mayo and Galway in the Connacht semi-final on May 8.
Mayo survive late Leitrim fightback to book Connacht final spot against Sligo
Elsewhere, Sligo secured a one-point semi-final victory against Roscommon.
Man (40s) dies in road collision in Co Leitrim
Carrick-on-Shannon gardaí are investigating the fatal collision.
Two Irish stars named in AFLW Team of the Week
Mayo’s Aileen Gilroy and Áine Tighe of Leitrim have really impressed Down Under.
'It's an amazing place' - Leitrim boss Moran impressed by Air Dome after historic indoor occasion
Last night saw Sligo claim a Connacht FBD League victory at the €3.1 million facility in Bekan.
All time
Man in critical condition following Leitrim crash
The incident happened yesterday afternoon.
Gardaí renew appeal to help identify body discovered off Leitrim coast in 1986
The man’s body, which was discovered on 1 May 1986, has gone unidentified for more than three decades.
Tipperary hurling double-header on RTÉ while Leitrim and Clare club games on TG4
Four club GAA matches will be televised live next weekend.
Man charged over seizure of €55k worth of cannabis herb and cocaine in Leitrim
He will appear before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on Tuesday.
Terry Hyland steps down as Leitrim manager after three year stint
The Connacht county were hammered last weekend by Mayo at the provincial semi-final stage.
Man missing from Leitrim for two weeks is found safe and well
Joseph McMorrow had been missing from his home in Kinlough since 17 May.
Leitrim hurlers to display 'No To Racism' on their jerseys for the 2021 season
The new jersey is a result of a partnership with Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI).
Dog poo DNA testing to be launched in Leitrim to find owners who don't clean up
Dog owners will be asked to cooperate in allowing a sample of saliva to be taken from their dog.
Reigning champions Mayo to face Sligo after Connacht football championship draw made
The winners meet Leitrim in the semi-final, with Galway and Roscommon going head-to-head in the other.
'One of the greatest footballers of all time' - tributes paid after death of Leitrim GAA legend
Packy McGarty is widely regarded as the best player ever from the county.
More injury woe as another knee setback rules Leitrim star out in Australia once again
Fremantle are ‘devastated’ for Áine Tighe, who is unlikely to feature in 2021 after suffering a medial meniscus tear.
Gardaí seize €360k worth of cannabis and shotgun in Sligo and Leitrim searches
A man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the seizure.
Man (70s) dies following single vehicle collision in Co Leitrim
The incident happened at approximately 11am in Killaneen, Ballinamore.
€58k worth of suspected cannabis seized after gardaí discover grow house in Leitrim
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Seven debutants get the nod for Mayo's championship opener
Sunday’s Connacht quarter-final against Leitrim is due to take place at Avantcard Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada.
Leitrim to fulfil Sunday's clash with Tipp despite further Covid-19 cases
The Connacht side will have four players unavailable for their Division 3 relegation battle.