Glenfarne is celebrating winning the top award in its category at the IPB Pride of Place Awards Ceremony which took place in Ennis on November 14th. The awards, run in association with Cooperation Ireland, acknowledge the work that communities are doing all over the island of Ireland.

Glenfarne was nominated in the Category of population of 250 or less and the village was commended for the Booleybrack Grouse and Glenfarne Railway Projects. On the day the judges were also very impressed with the renovation of the Ballroom of Romamce. The competition is organised locally in conjunction with Leitrim County Council.

Leitrim County Council has just published a detailed report on broadband availability in Leitrim. This report gives some very useful information for households and businesses wishing to know what broadband options may be available in their area, price ranges for packages and speeds available as identified by Providers.