With locals and tourists cursing relentless spells of rain in north Leitrim, it’s felt a retractable roof could be the way forward in Manorhamilton.

Recent events in the main street of the town were marred by the adverse conditions with crowds down on previously forecasted numbers.

Wexford is just one of the areas that has benefited from a retractable roof- over one of the town’s busiest nightlife spots – Monck Street.

The roof covers the street’s entire length- exceeding over 80 metres.

Independent Councillor Felim Gurn feels a similar measure would be suitable locally: