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Leitrim Cllr calls for changes in way vacant property refurbishment grant is administered

Cllr Paddy O'Rourke says the Croí Cónaithe grant, which helps property owners refurbish vacant properties for housing, is tailor made for the county.

May 7, 2025 13:13

Leitrim Councillor pays tribute to teenager who died in tractor crash

The 18 year old was pronounced dead at the scene after the tractor he was a passenger in crashed near Carrigallen.

Apr 16, 2025 08:18

Meeting with Forestry Minister constructive despite no firm commitments says Leitrim Cathaoirleach

Over 9,000 people in the county lost electricity in Storm Eowyn in January, and forestry was the main cause.

Mar 25, 2025 17:27

Leitrim Cathaoirleach says councillors should be paid an extra €12,000 a year

The long-serving councillor is running for the Seanad on the agricultural panel.

Jan 23, 2025 13:20

Leitrim Cathaoirleach calls for action over storm-related power outages

He has called on Leitrim County Council to contact all forestry owners following Storm Darragh.

Jan 13, 2025 18:06

Leitrim councillor rejects claims suckler decline will close marts

CSO figures show there has been a sharp drop in the number of these animals across the board.

Nov 28, 2024 13:58

Fianna Fáil add Leitrim Cathaoirleach to General Election ticket

Councillor O'Rourke was re-elected to Leitrim County Council earlier this year, topping the poll in the Ballinamore Local Electoral Area.

Nov 7, 2024 18:13

Housing must grow in Co. Leitrim to support new jobs says local councillor

Councillor Paddy O'Rourke has branded today's announcement of 250 new jobs at Freudenberg Medical in Carrick on Shannon as a great day for Leitrim.

Nov 7, 2024 17:05

Access to cash vital for all members of society, says Leitrim councillor

A Bill will be signed off at Cabinet today which gives the Central Bank new powers to address problems in rural and regional areas.

Jul 24, 2024 13:24

Paddy O'Rourke elected as new Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council

Independent Cllr Des Guckian left the meeting after 10 minutes saying he is concerned about the future of Leitrim County Council.

Jun 21, 2024 16:35

Leitrim Fianna Fáíl councillors in talks for coalition with Sinn Féín

Fianna Fáil is the biggest group on Leitrim County Council after last Friday's elections.

Jun 13, 2024 13:46

Minister for Agriculture to attend farming meeting in Leitrim next week

Leitrim Councillor, Paddy O'Rourke, says there are a number of issues, including the new forestry deal, that will be discussed with the Minister

Jan 27, 2023 17:43

Safety signage to be erected on roads into Carrigallen this summer

May 1, 2022 14:25

Leitrim's new cathaoirleach promises to tackle planning permission issues

Planning restrictions have stopped people from moving to Leitrim.

Jun 28, 2021 13:28

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