How time does fly? It is hard to believe that more than half a century has passed since I first put notes together for the Drumkeerin Notes. I believe it was 19.
As a young boy growing up in rural North Leitrim in the nineteen fifties, Christmas Eve was the most wonderful magical day of the year. We always set off early .
Leitrim councillor Mary Bohan forged the way for women in local politics
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International Women s Day takes place this week on March 8 and is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women s achievements or rally for women s equality. Marked annually, International Women s Day (IWD) is one of the most important days of the year when we celebrate women s achievements; raise awareness about women s equality; lobby for accelerated gender parity and fundraise for female-focused charities. This week the Leitrim Observer is acknowledging Leitrim women who have made an impact on life in our county whether that be through volunteer work, promoting the county, through music and inspiring us during Covid. It is a way of thanking and acknowledging them for all they do to enhance life for the better for their county men and women. H